ZKsync announces the shutdown of ZKsync Lite on May 4, 2026

ZKsync officially announced that it will permanently stop block production on ZKsync Lite and freeze the network's final state on May 4, 2026. Since its launch in June 2020, ZKsync Lite has supported token transfers, atomic swaps, and NFT minting, but does not include smart contract functionality. The official statement noted that this shutdown will not affect other ZKsync products such as Era or chains built on the ZK Stack framework. Users are advised to withdraw their assets before the deadline for a more convenient experience; unclaimed funds can still be fully claimed after the deadline.