Blast, Former $2 Billion Ethereum Layer‑2, Announces Closure as Assets Plummet 98%
Blast, a once‑prominent layer‑2 scaling solution built on the Ethereum blockchain, has officially announced its shutdown after a dramatic decline in the value of assets under its custody. At its peak, the platform managed more than $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency, positioning it among the most significant second‑layer protocols in the ecosystem. However, a series of adverse market conditions, …
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:15 p.m.