Blast, Former $2 Billion Ethereum Layer‑2, Announces Closure Amid Sharp Asset Decline
Blast, a once‑prominent layer‑2 scaling solution built on the Ethereum blockchain, has officially announced that it will cease operations. At its peak, the platform managed more than $2 billion in digital assets, positioning it among the most significant second‑layer protocols in the crypto ecosystem. However, a dramatic 98 percent drop in the value of assets under its custody, coupled with a ste…
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:15 p.m.