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CryptoUpdated×2•Originally published 24 April 2026•Updated 24 April 2026•

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JPG Store, Cardano's Largest NFT Marketplace, to Shut Down by 2026

Key Facts

1JPG Store, the leading NFT marketplace on the Cardano blockchain, announced it will permanently shut down operations on May 23, 2026.

2The closure also includes its Comet platform, marking a significant shift in the Cardano NFT ecosystem.

JPG Store, the dominant NFT marketplace on the Cardano network, has detailed its roadmap toward a permanent shutdown by May 23, 2026, marking the end of an era for the ecosystem. The platform officially entered 'restriction mode' on April 23, disabling all new listings and offers while shifting focus toward ensuring 'on-chain continuity.' This technical emphasis aims to guarantee that digital assets persist on the blockchain even after the platform's user interface is decommissioned. Additionally, a critical 30-day deadline remains in place for users of social login wallets to migrate their assets to external wallets. This strategic exit, which also encompasses its subsidiary platform Comet, is being closely monitored for its potential impact on ADA token sentiment and network liquidity. The move underscores the broader operational hurdles facing niche marketplaces while highlighting the importance of decentralized asset persistence.

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Version 2about 1 month ago

What changed: The story was updated to emphasize the concept of 'on-chain continuity' for asset persistence and to frame the shutdown as the 'end of an era' for the Cardano NFT ecosystem.

Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Added details regarding the commencement of 'restriction mode' on April 23, the suspension of new listings, and the 30-day migration deadline for social login wallet users.