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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 2 October 2026•Updated 2 October 2026•
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Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down Operations Over Financial Viability

Key Facts

1Paradigm-backed Layer 2 network Blast is winding down operations as operational costs have exceeded revenue.
2Users have until October 26 to withdraw their assets via the network's application.

The Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast, backed by Paradigm, has announced it will cease operations and wind down its network. The Block reported that the decision was driven by operational and maintenance costs consistently exceeding the revenue generated by the platform.

Users have been given a deadline of October 26, 2026, to withdraw their assets via the network's official application. The shutdown highlights ongoing sustainability challenges within the Layer 2 ecosystem, as the project was no longer deemed financially viable.

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  1. Notable·

    Update: Recent data shows Blast network revenue dropped to just $110 over the 24-hour period ending October 2, 2026. Amidst this decline, $51 million in user assets remain held on the chain, pending withdrawal before the established deadline.