My answer is: Mantle ($MNT).
It’s not because it is a new “platform coin”, but because it does more, is more open, and is more Web3 native based on BNB.
1. The underlying logic of BNB’s success
Let’s first look at how BNB reached the top:
Binance's traffic and user support naturally bring huge liquidity.
Build the BSC ecosystem and promote the prosperity of DeFi.
Users holding BNB can enjoy multiple benefits, such as transaction fee discounts, Launchpad subscription, etc.
Founder CZ’s personal IP brings trust endorsement to the brand.
Do these characteristics also appear in Mantle?
2. Mantle is bound to Bybit to enjoy platform-level resource dividends
Bybit has been working closely with Mantle since the launch of $MNT. Bybit is currently the world's fourth largest centralized exchange (CEX) reserve platform, and its financial strength should not be underestimated.
Although Mantle is not a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bybit, the close relationship between the two has become the underlying driving force for the development of $MNT.
3. Mantle Ecosystem: More Open, More Web3, More Compatible
Exchanges alone are not enough. If $MNT is to become the core of the ecosystem, it must have more practical scenarios.
The Mantle team has completed several key deployments:
Integrated EVM compatibility: developers can easily migrate projects and reduce migration costs;
Connecting to Web3 head protocols: multiple projects including DeFi, NFT, and GameFi have been deployed;
Seamless integration of user experience: integrated design of wallet, bridge, cross-chain, DeFi entrance, etc.
This makes Mantle a highly available Layer 2 ecological platform.
4. $MNT’s Core Value Empowerment Model
$MNT is not only a "platform currency", but also the core fuel of the entire ecosystem:
Used to pay on-chain Gas fees
Stake $MNT to participate in the “Rewards Station” to earn ecological incentives
Hold coins to participate in on-chain governance proposals
Incentivizing protocol developers and ecosystem builders
In short: $MNT is not just a speculative tool, it is a real "participation certificate in production relations."
5. Personal IP: Bybit’s Ben is growing into the next CZ
When talking about BNB, everyone will think of CZ, and trusting this person is one of the important reasons why many people hold BNB. So, who is the spiritual standard-bearer behind $MNT?
The answer is: Bybit’s co-founder Ben Zhou (@benbybit).
In recent years, Ben has continued to appear in major media and communities, gradually shaping his influence in the Web3 field - his growth will also inject continued confidence into Mantle.
6. Social Ecosystem: Mantle’s KOL Strategy on Platform X is a “Plus Point”
Compared with BNB’s relatively centralized communication strategy, Mantle has adopted a more Web3-oriented KOL linkage and incentive system on social media:
Kaito Campaign was launched to motivate Yappers on X platform to produce content;
Open ambassador program to allow community KOLs to participate in ecological growth;
Encourage real users to share their experiences rather than cold-start airdrop players.
This "KOL+Web3 native" strategy has built an ecological atmosphere with greater community consensus.
in conclusion:
$MNT is not the next $BNB , it is the 2.0 version of the platform token that is "more open, more distributed, and smarter."
With Bybit support, EVM-compatible ecosystem, clear token value model and social communication, Mantle has strong potential to impact the top 10.
And what we see may just be the beginning.
