June 12, 2026·Neutral·tech development

iExec Shuts Down Bellecour Chain, Moves to Arbitrum

iExec (Bellecour) is closing its own blockchain to refocus on Arbitrum and Nox, citing that liquidity, developers, and institutional activity have shifted to Ethereum L2s by 2026.

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Arbitrum (arb)

iExec RLC (rlc)

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Bellecour closing is the right call. Here's why it matters. Building your own chain made sense in 2020. In 2026, liquidity, devs, and institutions live on Ethereum L2s. The ecosystem told iExec where to go. iExec listened. What's shipping now: → Arbitrum — live → Nox —