CryptoMedium•5 November 2026•
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Gnosis Chain to Sunset Independent Layer 1 Operations by Spring 2027
Key Facts
1Gnosis Chain plans to cease its independent Layer 1 operations by Spring 2027.
2A hard fork is expected to preserve contracts, balances, addresses, and xDAI during the transition.
3The transition will involve retiring the chain's current validator set.
Gnosis Chain plans to cease its independent Layer 1 blockchain operations by Spring 2027. TokenPost reported that the transition will involve retiring the network's current validator set as part of a strategic shift in its infrastructure roadmap.
A hard fork is expected to facilitate the transition, aiming to preserve existing contracts, balances, and wallet addresses. The process is designed to maintain the xDAI token while ensuring the continuity of on-chain state as the network moves away from its independent status.