Mint Blockchain Shutdown: Critical Withdrawal Window Opens as NFT Layer 2 Service Ends

Mint Blockchain, an NFT-focused Layer 2 scaling project, announced on April 17, 2026 that it is terminating operations and opening a six-month withdrawal window ending October 20, 2026. The platform has disabled trading and other core services and will operate in a limited mode solely to allow users to bridge NFTs and tokens back to Ethereum or other supported chains. The shutdown highlights sustainability challenges in Layer 2 NFT infrastructure and may prompt short-term migration of activity back to Ethereum mainnet or larger Layer 2s, increasing due diligence by creators and collectors. Users are urged to withdraw assets promptly to avoid congestion and potential permanent loss after the deadline.