# ZKsync Lite Scheduled for Full Deprecation on May 4

*Author: Jack Inabinet*
*Published: Feb 27, 2026*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/read/news/zksync-lite-scheduled-for-full-deprecation-on-ay-4*

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ZKsync Lite – a first-generation, zero-knowledge-powered Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution developed by cryptography group Matter Labs – will be fully  deprecated on May 4.

### **What's the Scoop?**
- **Frozen State:** Today, ZKsync confirmed that block production on its "ZKsync Lite" will stop on May 4, permanently freezing the final state of the network in time. This deprecation was previously [announced](https://x.com/zksync/status/1997776803302125607?s=20) in December, and will not impact any other ZKsync ecosystem systems, such as Era and Prividiums.
- **Withdraw Soon:** ZKsync highly advises users to withdraw before May 4. Assets that are not withdrawn before this off date will remain fully claimable, with claiming tools released immediately after block production stops.
- **Ongoing Support: **A read-only ZKsync Lite API will remain available for at least one year following the shutdown.

> 📌 On May 4, ZKsync Lite will be fully deprecated.This is a planned, orderly sunset for a system that has served its purpose and does not affect any other ZKsync systems.Please read below how the shutdown works and how user funds remain safe and recoverable throughout the… [pic.twitter.com/0tmTpTDWfH](https://t.co/0tmTpTDWfH)— ZKsync (@zksync) [February 26, 2026](https://twitter.com/zksync/status/2027161869124067400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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