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Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Is Shutting Down: What Happens to Your Coins?
The network said fading activity and revenue left it unable to cover operating costs, and users have until Oct. 26 to withdraw assets.
- On Friday, the Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast announced its shutdown, citing unsustainable operating costs and stating there is no credible path to economic sustainability.
- Large consumer platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood launched their own Ethereum-based networks, squeezing smaller chains for developers and transaction fees as Blast's revenue collapsed from about $3.5 million in June 2024 to $1,793 last month.
- Users must withdraw assets to Ethereum by Oct. 26, 2026, through Blast's standard interface; the team will first withdraw Lido holdings over approximately one week, then reduce the withdrawal delay to 24 hours.
- BLAST tokens fell 19% after the announcement, extending a steep decline that leaves the asset down about 98% from launch, while total value locked plummeted from over $2 billion in June 2024 to $32 million.
- Smaller blockchain networks face a broader shakeout as they struggle for developers and fees; projects like Fantasy Top and Pacmoon have already exited the ecosystem, leaving chains fighting for market share in an increasingly crowded industry.
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Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Is Shutting Down: What Happens to Your Coins?
Blast, an Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) layer 2 network that attracted $2.3 billion in deposits by its February 2024 launch, is shutting down. On October 2, 2026, the team announced that the cost of running the network exceeds its earnings and that there’s no viable solution to fix this. Users will have until October 26 to withdraw […]
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Blast pulls the plug at his Ethereum Layer 2. The revenue is no longer sufficient to cover the running costs. Price is breaking. Source: BTC-ECHO BTC-ECHO
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