Squid V1 Sunset Announcement: Migration to V2 Required by March 12
Squid V1 Sunset Announcement: Migration to V2 Required by March 12
馃 Last Call for Squid V1
Squid Router has announced the retirement of Squid V1, scheduled for March 12th. The cross-chain routing protocol is completing its transition to Squid 2.0, which launched in September 2024 with improved architecture for multi-hop transactions.
Key points:
- Most integrators have already migrated to V2
- Migration documentation available at Squid docs
- New platform accessible at app.squidrouter.com
Integrators still using V1 should initiate migration before the shutdown date to ensure uninterrupted service.
One chapter must end for another to begin. It is time to officially say goodbye to Squid V1 馃挏 We celebrate every bridge, swap, and cross-chain journey as the app that started it all now becomes a cherished memory. Squid V1 will be turned off March 12th. Learn more in 馃У
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