2026 Crypto Shutdowns: 82 Projects Close as Funding and Security Fail

Crypto researcher Stacy Muur says she has identified 82 digital-asset projects and protocols that reportedly shut down in 2026 , describing the scale as unusual even by a sector that routinely sees launches fail and teams pivot. Her list—shared on X on Tuesday—includes well-known names such as Balancer , Radiant Capital , Neon EVM , and Step Finance , alongside dozens of others spanning decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, and Web3 gaming. The closures arrive amid a market backdrop that has been difficult for risk capital and revenue generation.