Blast, Former $2 Billion Ethereum Layer‑2, Announces Closure as Asset Values Collapse by 98%
Blast, a once‑prominent layer‑2 scaling solution built on Ethereum, has officially announced that it will cease operations. At its peak, the platform managed more than $2 billion worth of digital assets, offering users faster transaction speeds and lower fees compared to Ethereum’s base layer. However, a dramatic 98 percent plunge in the value of assets under its custody, combined with rising ope…
Oct. 2, 2026, 5:15 p.m.