After serving the Cardano NFT ecosystem, JPG Store will be winding down platform operations in a structured and phased process.
This article provides:
A high-level summary of the shutdown
Clear instructions on what users need to do
JPG Store operates on the Cardano blockchain, and users always control their own wallet keys.
High-Level Summary
The shutdown will happen in two structured phases:
Restriction Mode starting April 23rd, 2026
Complete Shutdown on May 23rd, 2026
During the early phases, new marketplace activity will be disabled. Users will still be able to:
Cancel listings
Cancel offers
Complete existing loans
Remove NFTs from smart contracts
After the final shutdown date, JPG Store will no longer provide any marketplace functionality.
Phase 1: Restriction Mode
New activity is disabled. Existing activity can still be managed. Existing listings can be purchased and offers accepted.
Disabled:
New listings
New offers
New collection offers
New loans
Minting
Still Active:
Buying existing listings
Accepting existing offers
Accepting existing collection offers
Cancel active listings
Cancel pending offers
Cancel collection offers
Repay active loans
Removal of assets from smart contracts
This 14-day period allows:
Existing loans to naturally expire
Users to begin removing assets from smart contracts
Phase 2: Complete Shutdown
At final shutdown:
All marketplace functionality is disabled
jpg.store redirects to a shutdown notice page
Smart contract interactions via the website are no longer available
What You Need to Do
Users will only need to take action if they have assets currently held in JPG Store smart contracts.
1. Cancel Any Active Listings
If your NFT is listed for sale, it is currently held within a listing smart contract.
You must cancel the listing to return it to your wallet’s direct control.
2. Cancel Any Pending Offers
If you have placed:
Single NFT offers
Collection offers
Your ADA will be locked in a smart contract. You must cancel/withdraw the offer to return your ADA to your wallet balance.
3. Complete or Repay Active Loans
If you are involved in lending or borrowing:
Existing loans will continue until expiry
Borrowers should repay before the loan deadline
Lenders should monitor repayment status
4. Confirm Your Assets Are in Your Wallet
Important clarification:
NFTs that are not listed are already in your wallet
ADA that is not tied to offers is already in your wallet
You control your wallet keys independently of JPG Store
Only assets/ADA tied to active listings, offers, or loans require action.
What Happens If You Do Nothing?
If assets/ADA remain in smart contracts past the final shutdown date:
The JPG Store website will no longer be accessible
All your assets/ADA will remain in a smart contract and you can interact with them using alternative marketplaces or the cardano-cli to build a transaction to the smart contract
For this reason, non-technical users are strongly encouraged to remove assets/ADA before the final deadline.
How To Check If You Need To Take Action
If you are unsure whether you need to take action:
Review your Listings and Offers tabs
Check for any active loans
You will be able to check all activity and active smart contract interactions from your jpg.store profile
