Wormhole to End Acala, Karura Support by 2025
- The Wormhole Guardian Network decided to withdraw Acala, Karura support.
- The shift reflects declining transaction volumes.
- Potential liquidity impacts on supported DeFi pools.
Wormhole’s decision underscores the dynamic nature of cross-chain partnerships, potentially disrupting liquidity flows and network interoperability.
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Wormhole has officially announced its intention to stop supporting Acala and Karura networks starting June 18, 2025. The Guardian Network, responsible for Wormhole’s governance, made the decision based on transaction volumes and resource sustainability, as stated on their blog.
“The Guardian Network … has made the decision to adjust support for several blockchain networks … based on transaction volumes, resource utilization, and long-term sustainability factors … Fully deprecating these networks involves … delisting or messaging cutoff …” —Wormhole Guardian Network, Governance Body, Wormhole
The decision affects ACA and KAR tokens, creating potential implications for liquidity providers involved with these networks. Community developers may choose to support bridges externally as Wormhole ends official support.
Industry observers predict temporary declines in bridge-related liquidity, reflecting historical outcomes from similar moves. Experts anticipate a migration to alternative bridges if available.
Potential broader industry effects may include shifts in developer focus and emergent technologies supporting cross-chain transactions. Historically, deregulations in network support influence user behaviors and technological adaptation, as evident from past cases like Oasis.
