After following the Mantle ecosystem for half a year, I finally understood one thing: it can take off against the trend in a Bear Market, and it's fundamentally not about any single technological breakthrough. The core lies in a bidirectional loop – on one side is the AI-driven payment engine x402, and on the other side are high-yield asset pools like LST and RWA. With both wheels turning, assets can appreciate on their own. This approach ties up Liquidity and yields, making users reluctant to leave once they come in.