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Blast Announces Shutdown as Network Costs Exceed Layer 2 Revenue

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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