Why Mantle's Developer Focus Could Position It for Institutional Adoption

Mantle Network's Global Hackathon has attracted over 900 developer registrations across 50+ countries in under two months, coinciding with ecosystem partnerships including USDT0 integration, Aave deployment, and collaborations with xStocks, Anchorage Digital, and Questflow. With $4B+ in community assets and a focus on RWA infrastructure, Mantle is positioning itself as a distribution layer connecting traditional finance with on-chain liquidity. The hackathon offers $150,000 in prizes across six tracks, emphasizing long-term builder support over short-term speculation.