The Phantom crypto wallet experienced a brief service disruption on the Solana network on February 12. The issue was quickly resolved, and the team apologized to users.
Events of February 12
The Phantom team confirmed the temporary service disruption and asked users for patience while they worked on a fix. The issue was resolved promptly, and the team soon reported that all services were back online.
Historical Precedents
This incident is not the first in Phantom's history. In October 2023, the wallet faced a temporary outage during the airdrop of the Grass project. In November 2024, an update glitch locked out iOS users due to repeated resets. However, Phantom successfully addressed these issues.
Phantom's Future
Phantom has garnered attention due to its support for multiple blockchains, including Solana, Sui, and Ethereum. Recent updates have enabled balance viewing in 16 different currencies, leading to hopes for sustainable future growth.
Although Phantom occasionally faces temporary disruptions, its team responds swiftly to resolve issues, continues to implement improvements, and provides support for multiple blockchains.
