CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 12 October 2026•Updated 12 October 2026•
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Blur to Shut Down Frontend Next Month Amid Declining NFT Volumes
Key Facts
1Blur announced it will shut down its frontend next month while the protocol remains functional on-chain.
2The BLUR token price fell by more than 20% following the announcement.
Blur announced it will shut down its frontend next month while the protocol remains functional on-chain. Reuters reported that the decision is driven by a significant decline in NFT trading activity and volume, making the maintenance of the frontend unsustainable.
The BLUR token price fell by more than 20% following the announcement. The drop in token value and the closure of a major platform's primary interface indicates significant distress in the NFT sector, even as the underlying protocol continues to exist on the blockchain.
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Update: Blur has officially set November 12, 2026, as the date for its frontend shutdown. Additionally, the platform's Blend protocol will cease matching new loans starting on the same date.