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Potential to achieve 1000+ daily active users on Mantle Network, and a substantial volume of daily transactions.
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Synergies with other applications in the ecosystem.
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A focus on Mantle Network via:
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Deployment on a limited number of alternative blockchains. Optionally, a new brand and token for their Mantle Network deployment.
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Core functionalities deployed on Mantle Network, supplemented by extensions to other blockchains or web2 systems via relayers or other solutions.
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Substantial allocation of community-building endeavors for the Mantle deployment.
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Ability to attract capital from venture firms and other capital allocators via a display of product differentiation, technical capability, and ability to attract users.
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Designation as a "Showcase" and/or "EcoFund" application tag on Mantle website, granting priority exposure.
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Prioritization for Mantle co-promotion on media, social, events, etc.
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Enhanced delegated voting on Mantle Governance.
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Exclusive category representation from the EcoFund (for most categories we are looking for 1 or 2 Showcase Apps).
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Listing support on partnered exchanges.
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Mantle Ecofund was approved on July 15, 2023 via the MIP-24 proposal.
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It aims to catalyze a capital pool of $200 million, to be deployed within Mantle Ecosystem over the next 3 years through the collaborative efforts of the Mantle EcoFund and Strategic Venture Partners.
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100 million USDC provided by Mantle from its Treasury, and as Mantle EcoFund's investments are matched typically 1:1 with the Strategic Venture Partners, the remaining $100 million will be comprised of the external matching capital from Strategic Venture Partners when they co-invest with Mantle EcoFund opportunistically.