According to BitcoinWorld, Astria, a Celestia-based shared sequencer, has announced it is ceasing all operations. The project, which launched its mainnet last year, has raised questions about the challenges of building decentralized infrastructure. The official announcement did not provide a specific reason for the shutdown, but earlier pauses in development and node operations had already signaled trouble. Potential factors include technical complexity, economic viability, and a competitive landscape. The shutdown highlights the difficulties in sustaining infrastructure projects in the modular blockchain space. Celestia’s data availability layer remains in use by other projects, and the concept of shared sequencing is still seen as valuable. Astria’s failure is not a rejection of the modular thesis but a reminder of the high stakes in crypto development.
Celestia-Based Shared Sequencer Astria Shuts Down, Raising Questions About Modular Blockchain Challenges
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