Wu learned that the cross-chain protocol Wormhole has announced that the Moonbeam network will officially shut down on July 31, 2026. Moonbeam will maintain its parachain operations during the transition period, but the chain will cease operations after July 31. Wormhole stated that after this date, Portal and Wormhole contributors will not be able to assist in recovering any assets stored on the chain. Wormhole recommends that users transfer external assets out of the chain via Moonbeam's official channels before the deadline.

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DAOBackbencher
· 8h ago
I’m already figuring out how to transfer my assets out, but I have to pay another cross-chain fee—so mentally exhausted.
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TreatMemesAsBeliefs
· 8h ago
Wormhole made this announcement quite timely, at least giving users a buffer period of over a year, much better than those that suddenly shut down.
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GateUser-382715ed
· 9h ago
Parachains can be stopped at any time. The Polkadot ecosystem has had its ups and downs over the years. Moonbeam was once considered a star project.
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GateUser-ada1e8c7
· 9h ago
July 31, 2026, jot it down in your little notebook, don't end up crying with no place to cry when you can't withdraw your assets.
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