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Mynth to Wind Down Novaswap as Cross-Chain Usage Declines

Mynth will cease operations for Novaswap due to insufficient cross-chain usage, as reported by Crypto Adventure. The shutdown is set for June 30 at 11 p.m. UTC, and trading will continue until that date, highlighting challenges for cross-chain interoperability projects in a subdued decentralized finance (DeFi) market.

2 weeks ago·1 min readIntermediate·Reported by Iulian Lesanu·via Crypto Adventure·Reviewed by Iulian Lesanu·at publish:SOL $68.85·BTC $63,509
Mynth to Wind Down Novaswap as Cross-Chain Usage Declines

Mynth announces it will wind down operations and discontinue the hosting infrastructure for Novaswap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that facilitates cross-chain transactions. The shutdown is scheduled for June 30 at 11 p.m. UTC, marking yet another setback for projects in the cross-chain interoperability space attempting to adapt to the current difficulties facing the DeFi market.

While swaps will still be processed up until the shutdown, the discontinuation of Novaswap emphasizes the ongoing struggle for cross-chain platforms to maintain user engagement, particularly as the DeFi sector experiences lowered transaction volumes and reduced user interest.

This development may prompt other protocols to reevaluate their operational strategies, especially those relying heavily on cross-chain capabilities. The impending closure serves as a signal for the impacted protocols to innovate or consolidate as the ecosystem evolves.

Summary based on original reporting by Iulian Lesanu at Crypto Adventure, originally published Jun 4, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.

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