Manta Network is a scalable zero-knowledge (ZK) application platform built as an Ethereum Layer 2, leveraging a canonical bridge. NEAR Protocol is a scalable Layer 1 blockchain designed for builders, also using a canonical bridge. Manta suits developers seeking ZK-based privacy and scalability within the Ethereum ecosystem, while NEAR appeals to builders who want a high-performance, user-friendly L1 for general-purpose dApps.
| Token Price | — | — |
| 24h Change | — | — |
| Market Cap | — | — |
| TVL | $23.5MDefiLlama | — |
| MCap Rank | #628 | #35 |
| Total Raised | $31.6M | $573.7M |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
| Stage | — | — |
| X / Twitter | 722K | 1.8M |
| GitHub Stars | 237 | 3K |
| Chains | ethereummantapolkadot | near |
| Tags | Layer2, zk, Infra | Layer1, Infra, Infra |
Manta Network is a zero-knowledge (ZK) application platform that provides scalable and secure L2 solutions via Manta Pacific, an EVM-equivalent chain using Celestia for data availability and Polygon zkEVM for proofs. It bridges between Ethereum and Manta Pacific, enabling low-cost, private transactions and smart contracts.
NEAR Protocol is a high-performance, AI-native blockchain platform designed to power decentralized applications and intelligent agents. It combines user-owned AI, chain abstraction, and sharded architecture to deliver scalable, low-cost execution for real-world Web3 and AI use cases.