Zero Network shutdown: withdraw ETH, tokens and NFTs by July 31, 2026

The Zero Network shutdown is now on the clock, and for users still holding assets on the Ethereum Layer 2, the message is simple: move them before the deadline arrives. Zerion is winding down the network after roughly 18 months, has already disabled deposits, and says holders must withdraw ETH, tokens, and NFTs by July 31, 2026.

That gives users time, but not a reason to wait. The closure affects all assets stored on Zero Network, and the warning is stark: anything left behind after July 31, 2026 may become permanently unretrievable.

At the same time, the shutdown marks a strategic pivot for Zerion. Rather than keep running a separate chain, the company is redirecting resources toward its core wallet and API products, ending one of its more ambitious infrastructure efforts in favor of tools it sees as more central to its business.

Zero Network shutdown ends an Ethereum Layer 2 experiment

Zero Network launched in November 2024 as an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on gasless transactions. It was described as an EVM-compatible rollup built to remove transaction costs and make using crypto feel simpler.

Now that experiment is ending after about 18 months of activity.

Zerion is tying the Zero Network shutdown to a broader realignment inside the company. Instead of continuing to operate an independent blockchain, it is concentrating on its self-custody wallet and API offerings.

That matters because running a Layer 2 is not just a product choice; it is an ongoing infrastructure commitment. In practice, the decision suggests Zerion sees more long-term value in serving users through wallet and developer tools than through maintaining a standalone network.

What Zero Network users need to do now

For current holders, the practical part is more important than the strategy. Users need to withdraw assets from Zero Network before the late July 2026 deadline, with July 31, 2026 identified as the cutoff after which remaining funds may no longer be recoverable.

Deposits to the network have already been disabled.

The assets affected include:

• ETH
• ERC-20 tokens
• NFTs

This is the key point for users: the Zero Network shutdown is not just a product sunset. It is a custody deadline. Anyone who still has funds, collectibles, or tokens on the network needs to actively move them.

Zerion says holdings remain secure during the wind-down, but access will not remain open forever.

How withdrawals will work through Zerion Wallet

Users can move assets off Zero Network to Ethereum mainnet or to other blockchain networks. Zerion says guidance is available for transferring ETH, tokens, and NFTs safely, and that withdrawals can be handled through the Zerion Wallet or compatible bridging platforms.

Support and documentation are expected to remain available during the transition.

That should reduce friction for users who may not regularly handle bridge withdrawals or asset migration. Even so, this kind of process usually turns a passive holder into an active one. People who may have ignored dormant balances now need to review wallets, confirm destination addresses, and complete transfers well before the final date.

Why the Zero Network shutdown stands out

Zero Network was built around a user-friendly promise: gasless transactions on an Ethereum Layer 2. That made it a notable attempt to smooth out one of crypto’s most persistent pain points — transaction costs.

Its closure is a reminder that technical innovation alone does not guarantee permanence. Even products designed to simplify crypto can be pulled back if they no longer fit a company’s main strategy.

For the broader market, that is another important takeaway. The end of Zero Network shows how competitive and resource-intensive the Ethereum Layer 2 space remains. Zerion is not leaving crypto; it is narrowing its focus. As a result, the company appears to be betting that wallet infrastructure and APIs offer a stronger path than continuing to run an independent rollup.

What happens next for holders

Anyone with assets on the network now has a clear checklist:

• Stop treating Zero Network as active infrastructure for storage or transfers
• Use Zerion Wallet or another compatible bridge path to move ETH, ERC-20 tokens, and NFTs
• Complete withdrawals before July 31, 2026

The deadline may feel distant, but the consequence attached to it is unusually severe. Once the cutoff passes, remaining assets may be permanently unretrievable.

That turns the Zero Network shutdown from a company strategy story into a user action story — and for anyone still holding funds there, the most important date is already set.