Router Protocol to shut down, burn 303M ROUTE tokens

This shutdown signals that even well-backed infrastructure projects can fail to find a commercial foothold, underscoring the gap between technological viability and market demand. The token burn removes a large supply overhang, but the project's cessation also eliminates any future utility for ROUTE, shifting its value purely to a deflationary narrative. For holders and the broader interoperability sector, the key watchpoint is whether other cross-chain protocols face similar sustainability pressures, or if this is an isolated outcome tied to Router's specific technology and go-to-market strategy.