In an exclusive Cointelegraph interview, MANTRA Chain CEO John Patrick Mullin and Inveniam CEO Patrick O’Meara unveiled a comprehensive strategic plan for the future of Real World Assets (RWA). This comes on the heels of their landmark $20 million buyback partnership, a moved to fundamentally reshape how securities are traded on the blockchain.
The discussion transcended the typical hype cycle, delivering a concrete, multi-phase plan to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized protocols. The core vision? To create a globally accessible, compliant, and liquid market for tokenized assets, operating 24/7.
1. The Technical Foundation: Building the First MultiVM L1 for RWAs
MANTRA Chain is not just another Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain. It is pioneering a MultiVM architecture that integrates both EVM and CosmWasm. This technical mastery is critical for the RWA future.
- EVM Compatibility: Ensures easy onboarding for the vast ecosystem of Ethereum developers and projects.
- CosmWasm Power: Provides the enhanced security, interoperability, and performance needed for high-value financial applications through the Cosmos ecosystem.
This dual approach creates a “best-of-both-worlds” environment specifically engineered for the complexity of real-world assets.
2. The Regulatory Bridge: Operating with a VASP License from Dubai’s VARA
A major hurdle for RWAs is regulatory compliance. MANTRA is tackling this head-on.
The company is a VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This isn’t just a footnote; it’s the bedrock of their credibility. This license provides a regulated framework for issuing and trading digital securities, giving institutional investors the confidence to participate.
3. The Market Mechanism: Enabling 24/7 Cross-Border Digital Securities Trading
The roadmap moves beyond simple tokenization to create a functioning market. The goal is to enable 24/7 cross-border trading of digital securities. This unlocks trillions of dollars in currently illiquid assets—from real estate and private equity to fine art—by making them tradable across global time zones without the limitations of traditional market hours.
4. The Compliance Engine: Launching AI Surveillance in October 2025
To manage the scale and complexity of a global RWA market, manual compliance is insufficient. The partnership will launch a sophisticated AI compliance engine in October 2025.
This system is designed for “real-time surveillance,” automatically monitoring transactions for suspicious activity and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across jurisdictions. This is a game-changer for scalability and trust.
The MANTRA and Inveniam roadmap is more than a partnership announcement; it’s a declaration of how the RWA sector will mature. By combining cutting-edge technology with proactive regulatory engagement, they are building not just a platform, but the foundational standards for the tokenized economy. For investors and developers, this provides a clear and credible path forward in the high-stakes world of Real World Assets.
