Router Protocol to Shut Down and Burn 303 Million ROUTE Tokens

Router Protocol has announced plans to wind down its crosschain messaging network and permanently remove 303 million ROUTE tokens from circulation. The project said users will have a grace period to move assets back to their original chains before relayer nodes are turned off. According to the team, the shutdown is tied to the cost of maintaining the network rather than a hack or exploit. The decision reflects the broader challenge of keeping crosschain infrastructure sustainable when operating expenses are high and usage does not fully support them. The token burn is part of the deprecation process, not a standard supplyreduction move intended to boost the token price. For users, the most important step is to follow official instructions, review exposure, and complete any required transfers before the deadline.