Manta Foundation Allocates Treasury to wUSDM, Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund

The Manta Foundation has announced a strategic allocation of its stable crypto assets within the Treasury into wUSDM, a yield-bearing stablecoin by Mountain Protocol. This initiative is backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund and managed by Securitize, according to Manta Network.

What is wUSDM and Mountain Protocol?

USDM is a stablecoin deployed by Mountain Protocol, historically backed by U.S. Treasury bills. With additional backing from BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund, USDM has become the largest Treasury-backed stablecoin, achieving a market capitalization of $153 million and ranking as the third-largest Real-World Asset (RWA) protocol by total value locked (TVL).

wUSDM, Mountain Protocol’s Liquid Staking Token (LST) deployed on Manta Pacific, offers the stability and yields of traditional financial institutions through being backed by U.S. Treasury bills and now BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund.

Diversification and Strengthening of Treasury Assets

This decision aligns with the Manta Foundation’s broader vision to diversify and strengthen its Treasury assets, paving the way for sustainable growth. The Treasury will benefit from the added stability and potential yield gains of wUSDM.

Yield Opportunities with wUSDM

Initiatives on Manta Pacific like New Paradigm and Renew Paradigm first introduced Mountain Protocol’s yield-bearing stablecoins. These initiatives brought unprecedented yield opportunities into various DeFi protocols across the Manta Network ecosystem.

During the New Paradigm campaign, wUSDM was introduced on Manta Pacific, allowing users to stake USDC and receive wUSDM. Over $132 million worth of wUSDM was minted, providing substantial yield opportunities for participants. Users gained exposure to additional yield opportunities generated from the yield-bearing nature of wUSDM.

Bridging TradFi and DeFi

The backing of U.S. Treasuries and BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund exemplifies how real-world assets can bridge the gap between TradFi and DeFi. Manta’s users receive on-chain treasury yields, solidifying the role of RWAs in modern financial ecosystems.

Conclusion

The Manta Foundation’s allocation of a portion of its reserve to wUSDM highlights an ongoing commitment to enhancing financial security and stability within Manta Network. By leveraging the benefits of traditional financial institutions through Mountain Protocol’s wUSDM, the foundation aims to provide its community with increased yield opportunities and a stronger ecosystem.

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