9th October 2026 | Abstract is shutting down

Byebye Abstract. Cambria's already minting its Genesis NFTs on Ethereum. [00:21] Abstract will shut down on 15th December 2026.[00:50] Pudgy Penguins' Igloo Inc. launched it in January 2025 as a simple, L2 consumer chain.[02:23] But even simple L2s cost millions of dollars to run. Abstract didn't have enough users.[03:16] Its biggest mistake was launching an XP farming mechanic without launching a token.[05:17] Abstract did well early on with games like LOL Land, Gigaverse, Cambria etc.[06:28] Igloo will now focus on Pudgy Penguins as an IP and the Pengu token.[08:10] Cambria Genesis minted its 4,096 Founders NFTs on Ethereum this week. 09:28 First day volume was $230,000 with a floor of around $150 for Citizens NFTs.[11:58] It looks like MetaCryptoPolis is rebooting with AI agent gameplay.[12:53] GFAL is launching a WWII TCG, a football game, and Diamond Jewels Solitaire.