Universal Protocol to Cease Operations After Low Adoption
The cross-chain asset infrastructure provider, Universal, has announced a phased shutdown concluding on November 17, 2026, due to sustained low user adoption. The protocol will enter a 60-day wind-down period to facilitate asset redemption.
Users can withdraw holdings through the Universal application or reclaim underlying collateral. All uAssets remain fully backed by their reserves. Large redemption requests should be coordinated with the support team.
After November 17, remaining assets will undergo automated redemption via smart contracts. Specific tokens on the Base network, including uSOL, uXRP, uDOGE, uADA, uBTC, and uLTC, will be converted to their bridged equivalents.
The closure highlights challenges in the interoperability protocol sector. The team is committed to a phased exit to protect user interests. Token holders are advised to monitor official channels for further instructions.
https://cryptovka.com/news/universal-cross-chain-protocol-to-cease-operations-after-low-adoption
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