# Abstract Blockchain Is Shutting Down: How to Move Your Funds Out Before December 15
> The Abstract blockchain shuts down on December 15, 2026, and funds left on it will become inaccessible. Learn how to move them out in Gem Wallet in minutes.
The Abstract blockchain shuts down on December 15, 2026, and any funds left on it after that date will become inaccessible. You can move them out in a couple of minutes by swapping them in Gem Wallet for an asset on another network or by using the official migration hub.
> **Key Takeaways**
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> - **The Abstract blockchain shuts down on December 15, 2026:** funds not moved out by then will become inaccessible.
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> - **You need ETH on Abstract to withdraw:** without it, you can't pay the network fee.
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> - **There is no migration airdrop:** there are only two official addresses for withdrawals - migrate.abs.xyz and native-bridge.abs.xyz.
## What Is Happening to the Abstract Blockchain?
The Abstract blockchain, also called the Abstract network, is an Ethereum Layer 2 launched by Igloo, the company behind Pudgy Penguins. On October 6, 2026, the team said in the official announcement that the network will shut down on December 15, and any funds not moved out by that date will become inaccessible. To learn more about the network itself, read [What Is The Abstract Blockchain?](https://gemwallet.com/learn/what-is-the-abstract-blockchain/).
*"Operating a chain focused exclusively on consumer crypto has ultimately proven to be unsustainable as a standalone model."* - the Abstract team
Once Abstract shuts down, Gem Wallet will stop supporting this network. Your wallet, your secret phrase, and your assets on Ethereum, Base, and other networks will not be affected.
## How to Check if You Have Funds on Abstract in Gem Wallet
Funds on the Abstract network appear in Gem Wallet in your main asset list.
1. **Open Your Asset List:** On the Gem Wallet home screen, ETH on the Abstract network is called Abstract. To double-check, open the asset - the Network line will say Abstract.
2. **Check Hidden Assets:** If you don't see them on the home screen, open Manage Tokens and type Abstract in the search.
3. **Check All Your Wallets:** If you have several wallets in Gem Wallet, switch to each one - every wallet has its own balance.
Your Abstract address is the same as your address on [Ethereum](https://gemwallet.com/ethereum-wallet/), [Base](https://gemwallet.com/base-wallet/), and other EVM networks, so you don't need to look for a separate Abstract address.
*Tokens on the Abstract network in Gem Wallet.*
## Why You Need ETH on Abstract
Every transaction on Abstract has a network fee, also called gas, and it is paid in ETH. Without ETH on the Abstract network, you can't swap or send your tokens, so move your ETH out last. If you don't have any ETH, [buy ETH](https://gemwallet.com/buy-ethereum/) right in Gem Wallet with a credit card and swap a small amount for ETH on the Abstract network.
## How to Move Your Funds Out of Abstract in Gem Wallet
The fastest way to move your funds out of Abstract is to [swap](https://gemwallet.com/swap/) them in Gem Wallet for ETH or another coin on Base, [Arbitrum](https://gemwallet.com/arbitrum-wallet/), or any other network. Swaps run through DEX providers such as Relay, which moves assets between networks in seconds, and the wallet picks the best rate at the moment of the swap.
1. **Open Swap:** On the home screen, tap Swap.
2. **Choose What You Pay:** Select ETH or a token on the Abstract network and enter the amount.
3. **Choose What You Receive:** Select an asset on another network, for example ETH on Arbitrum.
4. **Review and Confirm:** Gem Wallet shows the provider, the rate, how much you will receive, and the network fee.
Your funds arrive at the same address you had on Abstract, because all EVM networks share one address. For example, swapping 0.25 ETH from Abstract to Arbitrum through Relay took about one second, with a network fee of about $0.04 (October 2026).
*Moving ETH from Abstract to Arbitrum with a swap in Gem Wallet.*
## How to Move Your Funds With the Official Abstract Migration Hub
The second way is the official Abstract migration hub: it lets you move tokens and [NFTs](https://gemwallet.com/nft-wallet/) from Abstract to another network. Gem Wallet connects to the hub through [WalletConnect](https://gemwallet.com/learn/what-is-walletconnect-and-how-to-use-wc-for-defi/) right from your phone:
1. **Open the Hub:** Go to migrate.abs.xyz in your phone's browser and tap Connect Wallet.
2. **Find Gem Wallet:** Type Gem Wallet in the wallet search - the app opens automatically.
3. **Confirm the Connection:** Gem Wallet shows migrate.abs.xyz with the Verified status - tap Confirm.
4. **Sign the Hub Terms:** Tap Confirm again - signing does not spend any funds or fees.
5. **Check Your Assets:** The hub shows your tokens and NFTs on Abstract that you can move.
**Important:** There are only two official addresses for withdrawals - migrate.abs.xyz and native-bridge.abs.xyz. There is no migration airdrop, and no one but you needs your secret phrase to withdraw funds.
*Connecting Gem Wallet to the official Abstract hub through WalletConnect: confirmation, signing the terms, and assets ready to move.*
## How to Move Funds From Abstract Global Wallet to Gem Wallet
Abstract Global Wallet (AGW) is a wallet created when you sign in to Abstract apps with your email or social account. AGW works only on the Abstract network, so it stops working together with the network on December 15, and it has no address on other networks. You need to move your funds from AGW to another wallet, for example Gem Wallet - a mobile self-custody, open-source wallet that supports 100+ networks:
1. **Copy Your Gem Wallet Address:** On the home screen, tap Receive, choose Abstract, and copy the address. If you don't have Gem Wallet yet, install it from the App Store or Google Play and create a wallet.
2. **Send Your Funds From AGW:** Send your assets to this address on the Abstract network, plus a little ETH for the fee.
3. **Move Your Funds Out of Abstract:** Swap them in Gem Wallet as described above.
## Can You Recover Funds Left on the Abstract Blockchain After December 15?
No. After December 15, the Abstract blockchain will stop processing transactions, and you won't be able to withdraw funds through Gem Wallet, the hub, or any bridge. Your secret phrase won't help either - it gives access to your address, but not to a network that no longer exists.
There is still time before Abstract shuts down, but don't leave it to the last few days: open Gem Wallet, check your balance on the Abstract network, and move your funds to another network while it only takes a couple of minutes.