Sophon shuts down its L2 blockchain, pivots to consumer app studio on Base

First reported June 25, 2026 by CryptoBriefing · covered by 2 sources

Sophon shuts down its L2 blockchain, pivots to consumer app studio on Base

Sophons pivot to consumer apps on Base highlights a strategic shift towards sustainable growth, emphasizing product development over costly infrastructure. The post Sophon shuts down its L2 blockchain, pivots to consumer app studio on Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

Jun 25, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Sophon Shuts Down Its zkSync Chain and Rebuilds as a Consumer App Studio on Base

Sophon is decommissioning its zkSync-based Layer 2 chain and pivoting to Soph+, a consumer product studio building exclusively on Base. The shutdown caps a chain that raised $60 million through node sales but attracted fewer than 200 daily users and generated roughly $30 in daily fees.

Jun 26, 2026 · byThe Defiant