Pudgy Penguins' Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract Is Shutting Down
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Abstract, Pudgy Penguins’ Ethereum Layer‑2, announces it will shut down on December 15, stating that a consumer‑only crypto chain proved unsustainable and urging users to bridge assets off the network before the deadline. The closure forces holders to migrate tokens to Ethereum mainnet, potentially triggering short‑term volatility and highlighting challenges for niche L2 projects in the broader market.
Abstract will shut down Dec. 15, saying a chain focused solely on consumer crypto proved unsustainable, and is urging users to bridge their assets off before then.