# Overview MANTRA Chain is strategically positioned as a security-first, regulatory-compliant Layer 1 blockchain, purpose-built on the Cosmos SDK for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). Its fundamental mission is to bridge the chasm between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) by offering a robust, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for digitizing a diverse array of physical and financial assets. The platform distinguishes itself through an emphasis on regulatory adherence, integrating advanced Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, alongside sophisticated Decentralized Identity (DID) systems. Seamless cross-chain interoperability, facilitated by both the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and [Hyperlane Nexus bridge](https://nexus.hyperlane.xyz/?destination=mantra), further enhances its utility. It is purpose-built for RWAs, currently allowing developers to use both the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to code smart contracts using Solidity as well as CosmWasm to code in Rust and Golang. The native $OM token underpins the entire ecosystem, serving crucial roles in governance, network security through staking, and transaction fee payments. MANTRA's strategic focus on regulatory compliance, coupled with its increasing institutional integrations and significant transaction volumes, firmly establishes it as a pivotal player in the rapidly evolving multi-trillion dollar RWA sector, poised to reshape global finance. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://legacy.docs.mantrachain.io/introduction/readme.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.