Blast, Former $2 Billion Ethereum Layer‑2, Announces Closure as Assets Tumble 98%
Blast, a once‑prominent layer‑2 scaling solution built on Ethereum, has officially announced that it will cease operations. At its peak, the protocol managed more than $2 billion in digital assets, positioning it among the most valuable second‑layer networks in the blockchain ecosystem. However, a dramatic decline in user activity, a steep 98 percent drop in assets under management, and mounting …
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:15 p.m.