Mantle deploys ERC-8004 on mainnet as token falls 4% on February 16, 2026

On February 16, 2026, Mantle activated the ERC-8004 standard on its mainnet to add on-chain trust and identity for autonomous AI agents. The Mantle token declined 4% over the past 24 hours to $0.6347 and has dropped nearly 40% year to date. The upgrade introduces reputation, identity, and validation registries intended to support cross-platform economic participation.