On July 20, 2026, the Aurora EVM network, which runs on the NEAR Protocol, suffered a complete mainnet outage after block production unexpectedly halted. This caused an immediate stop to all transactions and smart contract executions. Despite securing investments from top venture firms, Aurora's team remained silent for hours and failed to provide a technical explanation or recovery timeline, leaving developers and users in suspense. The incident occurs as part of a broader decline in the NEAR ecosystem. Aurora's total value locked (TVL) has collapsed by over 99% from its 2022 peak of nearly $2.5 billion to just around $4.65 million. This prolonged low liquidity meant fewer users were active during the outage, which garnered minimal reaction from the broader crypto market, highlighting the platform's diminished presence. To rebuild confidence, Aurora's team must resume block production, conduct a root cause analysis, and establish clear communication regarding the network's recovery.
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