Celestia’s Astria Network Shuts Down Shared Sequencer, Impacts Rollup Projects

Astria Network has ceased its shared sequencer operation on Celestia after one year of mainnet activity. This shutdown significantly impacts dependent rollups, affecting various processes within the Celestia ecosystem. The network’s closure highlights challenges in modular network economics and raises questions about the future of shared-sequencer models. While not directly impacting major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, Astria Network’s shutdown will have ramifications for infrastructure projects relying on its sequencing capabilities.