Blast, Former $2 Billion Ethereum Layer‑2, Announces Closure After Asset Value Drops 98%
Blast, a once‑prominent Ethereum layer‑2 scaling solution that at its peak managed more than $2 billion in digital assets, has announced that it will cease operations. The decision follows a dramatic decline in on‑chain activity, soaring operational expenses, and intensifying competition from larger, well‑funded platforms that are building proprietary scaling infrastructures. This article explore…
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:15 p.m.