Manta Network announced the closure of its staking program, stating that the inflation-based reward mechanism would dilute the value of MANTA holders in the long term and was not in line with the project's future development direction. Staking rewards will officially cease in two weeks (April 20, 2026), and node operators can withdraw at any time starting immediately. No further network rewards will be generated after the staking program ends. Manta Network added that it plans to take over the Layer 2 infrastructure operation of Manta Pacific, shifting to a self-operated sequencer and underlying technology stack to improve network autonomy and streamline its operational structure.