Blast, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, announced it will cease operations due to unsustainable economics, with ongoing maintenance costs exceeding revenue. Users must withdraw their assets to Ethereum mainnet by October 26, 2026, with withdrawal delays reduced to 24 hours to facilitate the process.
Following a MetaMask infrastructure security incident, The Rollup founder Andy recommends that protocols and investors take proactive measures regarding restaked ETH positions with Lido exposure, warning of potential small-scale withdrawals unless major negative news emerges. He notes the situation remains unclear despite appearing to be under control.