The Bitcoin lending protocol Tropykus announced the initiation of its phased shutdown process for the first version. The official statement indicated that due to its original architecture designed four years ago being immutable, it cannot flexibly integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) or meet future security standards. Tropykus confirmed that deposits and new loan functions have been permanently suspended, but withdrawal and repayment functions remain open. The official recommends users complete asset withdrawals through the official website frontend before July 27, 2026. After that, frontend support will end, and accessing funds will require technical ability to interact directly with the smart contracts.