ether.fi will disable weETH bridging between different networks with lower activity, marking a shift toward stricter risk controls as DeFi protocols reassess multi-chain exposure.
According to the protocol, bridging is terminated Scroll, Swell, Bera, zkSync, Mode, Blast, Morph and Sonicwhere the changes take effect June 30, 2026.
Users who hold weETH on these chains have been asked to link assets back to Ethereum or other supported networks before the deadline.
Bridge cuts are aimed at chains that consume little
ether.fi said the decision is part of efforts to “harden” cross-chain infrastructure by consolidating operations on fewer networks that are more widely used.
The affected chains are selected based on usage, the total value is locked [TVL]and depth of integration. The protocol added that further write-offs could follow under similar criteria.
After the deadline, users who fail to migrate their funds can still retrieve assets through a manual process, although a flat fee of 0.5 weETH will apply.
Data shows that liquidity is concentrated on Ethereum
Data from DefiLlama shows why the step may have been necessary.
As of the end of April, ether.fi will hold its ground $5.1 billion in TVL on Ethereum, compared to approx $183 million on OP Mainnet. Plus, chains like Scroll only had a few hundred thousand dollars.
The imbalance suggests that the majority of liquidity remains concentrated in Ethereum. Moreover, various supported chains contribute a negligible share of the total value.
Maintaining bridge infrastructure across these networks therefore introduces additional complexity and security overhead without significant capital efficiency.
Post-exploit tightening in DeFi
The decision follows an intensified investigation into cross-chain risk following recent incidents involving asset repossessions.
The rsETH-related exploit linked to Kelp DAO earlier this month sparked broader concerns about how vulnerabilities can spread through interconnected DeFi protocols, including exposure to lending platforms like Aave.
Against that background: ether. FI’s move signals a broader shift from aggressive multi-chain expansion to liquidity consolidation and tighter operational control.
Safety over expansion
Cross-chain bridges remain one of the most vulnerable components of the DeFi infrastructure and often serve as an entry point for exploits.
By reducing the number of supported chains, ether.fi effectively reduces its attack surface while focusing resources on securing its key liquidity hubs.
The move also reflects a changing priority in the industry, where protocols increasingly favor deeper liquidity and stronger security guarantees over broad but thin distribution across multiple chains.
Final summary
- ether.fi will disable weETH bridging on several low-activity chains by June 30, citing risk reduction and infrastructure consolidation.
- This move highlights a broader DeFi shift toward concentrating liquidity and reducing cross-chain exposure following recent exploits.