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Last updated: 2026-07-09 10:20:30 ET
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Updated Jul 9, 2026 9:00 AM ET
Zapper, a DeFi portfolio dashboard backed by Mark Cuban and used by over 2 million monthly active users, is shuttering operations after seven years. The platform processed more than $13 billion in transactions before closure.
The shutdown removes a key infrastructure tool for retail crypto traders and signals consolidation pressures in the DeFi space. Users will migrate to competitors, potentially benefiting platforms like Metamask and Uniswap.
Zapper's failure underscores the difficulty of building sustainable crypto businesses despite strong user bases. The closure reflects ongoing regulatory uncertainty and the challenge of monetizing free-tier services in a volatile market.
Zapper provided crypto market data to over 2 million monthly active users and oversaw more than $13 billion in processed transactions during its peak.
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