Balancer Labs to Shut Down as DAO Takes Control of Protocol Future
Balancer co-founder Fernando Martinelli said Balancer Labs will shut down as the protocol pivots toward a leaner, DAO-led structure following months of financial strain and fallout from a 2025 exploit. The End of Balance...
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