# An L2 Winds Down, Testing How DeFi Handles Abandonment

Swell told users to bridge out by June 23, turning a planned layer-2 shutdown into a live test of exit procedures and bridge risk.

- Published: 2026-06-24T10:28:54.561Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-06-24/an-l2-winds-down-testing-how-defi-handles-abandonment
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: crypto
- Sources: [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/swellchain-shutdown-users-left-behind-when-crypto-projects-move-on/)

The team behind Swellchain warned users to bridge their assets off the network by June 23, turning a planned layer-2 shutdown into a real test of how decentralized systems handle abandonment. When a project decides to stop operating, the bu…

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