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Loopring Wallet Shutdown Sparks Outrage | Community Fears Lost NFTs

By

Jean-Pierre Dupont

Aug 5, 2025, 04:47 PM

Edited By

Aisha Khatun

Updated

Aug 7, 2025, 07:40 AM

2 minutes reading time

Person using a computer to transfer NFTs from Loopring Wallet to Metamask, worried expression on their face
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A wave of discontent is hitting Loopring's community after the wallet's recent closure left many scrambling to retrieve their assets. Users, many back after years of inactivity, are discovering frozen NFTs and rising scams, igniting frustration and worry about their investments.

Dark Days for Loopring

The Loopring walletโ€™s abrupt termination has users questioning its future. "Projects dead. Itโ€™s been dead,โ€ said one member, reflecting the fear gripping the platform. Users are not only confronted with lost assets but also with the realization that many are left without support as complaints about a lack of transparency and ongoing development mount.

User Struggles with NFTs

Many users are fumbling through options to recover their NFTs. One user stated they hold 51 NFTs trapped in their now-closed wallet. As concerns grow about these assets, advice is being shared among community members.

Curiously, users are suggesting alternatives for NFT recovery. An updated tool called Maize has been mentioned as a way to extract NFTs while the app is still functioning, giving some a glimmer of hope for recovery.

Community Frustration and Scams

The fury amongst users is palpable:

  • Loss of Support: A common sentiment echoes through forums: "thatโ€™s the sad truth Lots of people are going to come back and very quickly realize the project is dead."

  • Widespread Scams: Alarming reports detail instances of scamming, with one user admitting to losing $100 to a supposed moderator, showcasing the dangers lurking even in troubled communities.

  • Transferring Assets: Several users are questioning how to transfer their L1 assets. One query stood out: "Yeah how do I move my l1 assets to MetaMask or somewhere else?"

"Every announcement has been met with the same 'spin of closing part of Loopring,'" described an affected user, highlighting concerns about the projectโ€™s direction.

Key Points to Note

  • โš ๏ธ The Loopring wallet has shut down, leaving many questioning the fate of their assets.

  • ๐Ÿšจ Users report increased scams in the community as frustrations rise.

  • ๐Ÿ” A potential route to recover NFTs is through Maize, but gas fees remain a hurdle.

As community voices grow louder, a critical question remains: Will Loopring find a way to reclaim lost trust, or is it fading fast into obscurity? With uncertainty ahead, many feel they must tread carefully while exploring the remaining options left in this dim chapter of their crypto journey.