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Crypto•29 June 2026•

1 min read

Loopring Shuts Down DEX, Exits as Early zk-Rollup Pioneer

Key Facts

1Loopring, an early Ethereum zk-rollup project, has shut down its decentralized exchange and automated market maker.

2Loopring plans to return all remaining user funds through a smart contract upgrade without transaction costs.

In a sign of the adoption challenges facing the Ethereum infrastructure sector, Loopring — one of the earliest zk-rollup projects — has shut down its decentralized exchange and automated market maker. According to reports, the company plans to return all remaining user funds via a smart contract upgrade without transaction costs.

Loopring was among the first to implement zk-rollup technology on Ethereum to improve transaction speed and reduce fees, but it faced intense competition from newer projects like zkSync and StarkNet, leading to a significant drop in adoption. This shutdown comes amid a broader industry focus on liquidity and real-world applications, raising questions about the sustainability of early-stage models.