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# Why Mantle?

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Cleopatra has made a strategic decision to select Mantle as its platform of choice. The decision is rooted in the belief that the Mantle ecosystem offers a wealth of high-integrity projects and DeFi pioneers who are at the forefront of the decentralization movement. With the Layer 2 narrative gaining momentum, the upcoming proto-danksharding EIP (Ethereum Improvement Proposal) further strengthens the ecosystem's potential. The combination of these factors contributes to Cleopatra's confidence in Mantle's ability to provide a robust and thriving environment for its operations.