The highly anticipated Blast Layer 2 mainnet has officially launched on February 29, 2024, unlocking over $2.3 billion in crypto deposits, including ether and stablecoins, that users have amassed in anticipation. Developed by the team behind Blur, Blast has reached a TVL of $2.3 billion and has garnered the support of 157,638 community members. The launch, which has been met with excitement from the crypto community, is expected to significantly enhance Ethereum's scalability and user experience. Additionally, the mainnet launch coincides with the Portalcoin TGE, expanding the ecosystem further. Several native apps and Dapps exclusive to Blast, such as ThrusterFi, are also going live, offering early access users unique opportunities to engage with the platform. The launch has already seen over $24M of trading activity, demonstrating the community's substantial interest and support.