Router Protocol will gradually cease operations and fully shut down by Sept. 30, 2026, after more than four years of development. The project said Web3 liquidity has remained scarce over the past two years, market attention has shifted toward artificial intelligence, and interest in cross-chain interoperability has declined. Revenue from its bridging business also failed to cover operating costs. After trying commercialization, licensing and acquisition options over the past year without finding a sustainable path, Router Protocol plans to permanently burn 303 million ROUTE from its treasury and coordinate the delisting of ROUTE from centralized exchanges. Holders must withdraw their tokens according to each exchange's arrangements before the deadline.