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Blast Ethereum shutdown forces users to withdraw funds by October 26

The Cryptonomist·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Blast Ethereum shutdown forces users to withdraw funds by October 26

Blast announced it is shutting down its Ethereum layer 2 after determining the network costs more than it earns. Users must withdraw funds by October 26. The team said there is no credible way to make the network economically sustainable, ending a project that once attracted billions.

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