Agri-Tech Innovator Dimitra Leverages MANTRA to Bring Agricultural Commodities and Carbon Credits to Web3

From Farms to the Blockchain: Dimitra and MANTRA Push Ahead With AgTech Tokenization

Even after a turbulent spring for crypto markets, agricultural blockchain startup Dimitra is moving forward with its ambitious plan to bring cacao and carbon credits onto the blockchain—partnering with Layer 1 platform MANTRA, despite its recent token crash.

Dimitra CEO Jon Trask said the collaboration aims to unlock billions in agricultural value, beginning with pilot programs in Brazil and Mexico. The initiative allows MANTRA’s token holders to invest directly in smallholder farms, supporting sustainable agriculture while earning potential returns—estimated between 10% and 30% annually, though Trask notes that agriculture carries its own set of risks.

“This is real blockchain utility,” Trask said at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas. “We’re not just creating digital tokens—we’re connecting communities, improving transparency, and making farmland investable.”

In Brazil’s Roraima region, the project currently involves 25 cocoa farmers, a small fraction of the 374 in the area. Meanwhile, in Mexico, carbon credits are being issued from regenerative farming efforts, designed to appeal to environmentally conscious investors.

The timing of Dimitra’s announcement is striking. MANTRA’s native OM token collapsed by 90% during a market flash crash in April, sparking questions about its stability. Trask admitted the event prompted internal discussions, but ultimately, Dimitra decided to proceed.

“We paused to reflect, of course,” he said. “But MANTRA has a solid foundation and strong credentials—especially their regulatory license from VARA in Dubai. That kind of legitimacy is rare in this space.”

MANTRA has already made waves by tokenizing $500 million in UAE real estate, positioning itself as a major player in the real-world asset (RWA) sector.

MANTRA CEO John Patrick Mullin called the Dimitra partnership a “perfect match.”

“We built MANTRA Chain to support exactly these kinds of projects—those that solve real-world problems and create long-term value,” Mullin said.

For Dimitra, this partnership isn’t just about digitizing crops or credits—it’s about building a future where blockchain empowers the people who feed the world.