[ZKsync Announces Shutdown of ZKsync Lite on May 4, 2026] ZKsync officially announced that it will cease block production for ZKsync Lite on May 4, 2026, and permanently freeze the network's final state. Since its launch in June 2020, ZKsync Lite has supported token transfers, atomic swaps, and NFT minting but does not include smart contract functionality. The official statement clarified that this shutdown will not affect other ZKsync products such as Era or chains built using the ZK Stack framework. Users are advised to withdraw their assets before the deadline for a more convenient experience, though unclaimed funds will still be fully recoverable after the cutoff date.