UniSat has announced it will gradually discontinue support for the CAT Protocol across its products on Fractal, marking a phased withdrawal that will affect marketplace functions, wallet features and API services over the coming weeks.
The decision follows what the company describes as limited ongoing development, code iteration and governance activity around the protocol. UniSat said it has continued to support CAT Protocol across its wallet, explorer, marketplace and indexer API for some time, but will now redirect development resources towards its core product suite and infrastructure priorities.
From 16 July, CAT20 marketplace support will be discontinued, meaning trading and listings will no longer be available. At the same time, CAT API services will be shut down, bringing an end to external access for protocol-related integrations through UniSat systems.
A second phase is scheduled for 1 August, when CAT asset display and management features will be removed from UniSat Wallet, alongside deposits and withdrawals. Explorer support for CAT assets will also be removed from UniScan. Users with active marketplace orders are being advised to cancel them before the 16 July deadline, while holders are being encouraged to transfer or withdraw assets ahead of the August cut-off.
UniSat noted that CAT assets will continue to exist on-chain on Fractal, even after support ends across its platforms, though they will no longer be accessible through UniSat products.
The company said it remains focused on building stable infrastructure and improving its existing services, signalling a consolidation of efforts around areas with sustained development activity.
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