EVM Token Holders Face May 31 Deadline to Avoid Permanent Liquidity Lock

**Critical deadline approaching:** The hashport bridge will permanently shut down on **May 31 at 12:00 UTC** - just 3 days away. **What you need to do:** - Immediately unport all assets that were bridged to Hedera via hashport - Visit [app.hashport.network](http://app.hashport.network) to initiate transfers - Move assets back to their native networks before the deadline **What happens after shutdown:** - The validator swarm will decommission completely - This is a hard cryptographic stop with no reversal - Any wrapped assets remaining on Hedera will become **permanently unredeemable** - There will be no way to release underlying native collateral **High-risk assets still on bridge:** - $DOVU (highest remaining liquidity) - $QNT, $LINK, $USDC, $WBTC The Hedera community has successfully unported millions in liquidity over recent weeks, but substantial exposure remains locked on-chain. Do not wait for the final network rush - protect your capital now.

**Hashport, the Hedera network bridge, is shutting down on May 31, 2026 at 12:00 UTC** - leaving users just 6 weeks to act. **Critical Action Required:** - Check ALL wallets (including cold storage) for wrapped assets like WETH[hts] and USDC[hts] - Even small token balances must be "unported" back to native chains (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.) - After May 31, there will be **no automated way** to reclaim your native tokens **Important Notes:** - Original token issuers (Circle, WETH) are NOT handling redemptions - only hashport can process them - SaucerSwap liquidity providers must withdraw wrapped assets from pools first - Wrapped assets will lose their redemption path and value if not moved before deadline **Resources:** - Unport assets: [app.hashport.network](https://app.hashport.network/) - Full token list: [hashport.network/token-list](https://www.hashport.network/token-list/) - Complete guide: [Medium announcement](https://hashport-network.medium.com/the-final-chapter-hashport-to-wind-down-operations-on-may-31-2026-12-00-utc-c2e0aa335c46) *Don't wait - take 5 minutes this weekend to secure your bridged assets.*

**Hedera is developing core infrastructure for trustless digital identity** as blockchain ecosystems become increasingly interconnected. The network is positioning itself to address a critical need: **verifiable identity across multiple chains**. As users and digital assets move between different blockchain networks, establishing trusted identity becomes essential for security and functionality. **Key developments:** - Hedera assembling digital identity primitives - Focus on cross-chain compatibility - Integration with existing bridge infrastructure [Hashport](http://app.hashport.network) serves as the connecting bridge, enabling asset movement between networks while supporting this emerging identity layer. The timing aligns with growing demand for **seamless cross-chain experiences** without compromising security or user verification standards. *This infrastructure could become foundational as Web3 moves toward true interoperability.*

Hashport has expanded its cross-chain capabilities with two notable integrations: - Successfully integrated Gilmore Estates' GCoin ($GC) in December 2024 - Supporting Bonzo Finance, Hedera's new lending protocol, by enabling asset migration from popular EVM networks **Key Benefits:** - Users can now port GCoin across supported networks - Access to competitive lending rates on Bonzo Finance - Seamless asset migration from EVM-compatible blockchains to Hedera *Integration enables broader DeFi participation and enhanced liquidity across networks.*