ShuttleFlow Transitions to Zero Gravity: What Users Need to Know

The End of ShuttleFlow

After two years of navigating the rough seas of the blockchain world, ShuttleFlow, the multichain protocol maintained by Conflux Foundation, has announced its impending shutdown. Don’t worry; it’s not you, it’s them! The team decided it’s time to pass the baton to Web3 studio Zero Gravity, marking a significant transition in the ecosystem.

The Shift to Zero Gravity

The technology behind ShuttleFlow is not going into retirement; rather, it will be rejuvenated under the banner of Zero Gravity. According to the official project announcement, all user funds will be secure and safely migrated over. Sweet relief, right? “Users who have bridged through ShuttleFlow and completed the claim on the destination chain won’t need to lift a finger during this transition.” Sounds easy, but keep reading for the fine print.

What Happens to My Assets?

If you’ve utilized the ShuttleFlow decentralized application to bridge your assets, don’t panic! Users with assets that haven’t been claimed yet will still have access until January 2024. After this date, when the app is officially unplugged, it’ll be like a bad rom-com: it’ll just disappear, and you won’t want to watch it again. So, make sure you retrieve your assets before it’s too late!

Steps for a Smooth Migration

• Check Your Balance: Ensure you’ve claimed your assets on the destination chain.
• Be Informed: Keep an eye out for updates from Zero Gravity.
• Stay Engaged: Once launched, use Zero Gravity’s official dApp for your future bridging needs.

What Was ShuttleFlow Anyway?

Launched in 2021 to facilitate easier onboarding into decentralized finance, ShuttleFlow brought with it a proof-of-work algorithm, boasting transaction capabilities of up to 6,000 per second. Impressive, right? But why stop there? Earlier this year, Conflux Foundation also teased us with a partnership with China Telecom to develop a blockchain SIM card. Talk about taking it to another level!

The Future of Conflux

As a layer-1 blockchain utilizing a hybrid proof-of-work and proof-of-stake consensus, Conflux is not just wiping its slate clean. The Shanghai Tree-Graph Blockchain Research Institute, which is backed by the Shanghai Municipal Government, positions Conflux as the “only regulatory-compliant public blockchain in China.” With such a pedigree, one can only imagine what’s next. Let’s just say, the future looks bright, even if our beloved ShuttleFlow has to bow out!