In recent news, it is reported that Manta Pacific, a blockchain network focused on zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, has made the decision to migrate its software from OP Stack to Polygon CDK, announced this October 16.
This means that Manta Pacific opts not to integrate into the upcoming Optimism Superchain and instead joins the Polygon ecosystem.
A new stage for Manta Pacific on Polygon
The Manta network focuses on Ethereum Layer-2 based applications, including digital identity and privacy solutions. It had launched its mainnet on September 12 and has processed more than 500,000 transactions to date.
Originally, Manta was developed as an optimistic rollup using Optimism Labs’ OP Stack software. This software aimed to create a “Superchain” of interconnected networks that would share the same security model.
However, it faces competition from the Polygon Chain Development Kit (Polygon CDK), which employs a different security model but is also used to create a network of interconnected blockchains.
Manta Network is partnering with @0xPolygonLabs to transition #MantaPacific to a zkEVM using Polygon CDK. Learn more about what this means for you.
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— Manta Network (🔱,🔱) 💃🕺 #MantaFest (@MantaNetwork) October 16, 2023
In its announcement, Manta points out three reasons to migrate to Polygon CDK.
Firstly, with Polygon CDK, deposits and withdrawals can be processed quickly as they do not require a period of time for proof of fraud to be submitted.
The announcement claims that “finalization can occur in minutes or seconds, rather than days,” thanks to “CDK leveraging the security of mathematics rather than the socioeconomic incentives of fraud testing.”
Second, Manta maintains that Polygon CDK is more “modular” and “sovereign” than alternatives, giving the team greater flexibility as it continues to develop features.
Third, using the Polygon CDK will allow developers to create a “trustless ZK bridge to Ethereum.” In the long term, this bridge will allow users on different Polygon CDK networks to access each other’s liquidity, making the network part of a broader ecosystem.
The Polygon ecosystem initially consisted of the Polygon Proof of Stake network. However, in March, the Polygon team launched a second network, Polygon zkEVM. In June, they announced plans to integrate these two networks into a new ecosystem called “Polygon 2.0.”
In addition to this, the Optimism ecosystem added a second network on August 9, when Coinbase launched the Base network. On October 3, the Optimism team launched a fraud testing system intended to be used across its ecosystem.
This Manta Pacific migration represents an exciting step in the Layer 2 landscape and underlines the importance of flexibility and efficiency in the ever-evolving blockchain ecosystem. The decision positions Manta Pacific as a hub for zero-knowledge-enabled applications, improving their interoperability, security and overall developer experience.
