Worldcoin Upgrade: WLD Deposits and Withdrawals Pause September 21
MEXC will pause WLD deposits and withdrawals for a September 21 network upgrade. Here is how to handle pending transfers safely.
Crypto Support & Research Desk
Direct answer: MEXC says Worldcoin (WLD) deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended from September 21, 2026 at 10:00 UTC for a network upgrade scheduled around 12:00 UTC. Trading is expected to remain available. If you need to move WLD on-chain, complete the transfer before the suspension or wait until the exchange shows the network as available again.
Why WLD transfers are being paused
The exchange says the pause supports a Worldcoin network upgrade and that the upgrade will not create a hard fork. MEXC plans to reopen deposits and withdrawals after the network is stable and says it may not publish a separate restoration announcement.
What users should do before September 21
Finish time-sensitive transfers early
Do not wait until the final minutes before the maintenance window. Exchanges can disable a network slightly early for operational safety, and a deposit still needs network confirmations plus internal crediting.
Check the selected network
WLD can appear across multiple wallet and exchange contexts. Before sending, make sure the destination supports the exact network selected on the withdrawal screen. A matching ticker does not guarantee network compatibility.
If your WLD deposit is not credited
Check the transaction hash on the relevant block explorer. Confirm the transaction succeeded, the destination address matches your exchange deposit address, and any required memo or routing data was included. If the transaction finalized during maintenance, keep the hash and wait for wallet service to reopen before escalating.
If your withdrawal is stuck
Exchange withdrawal states can include processing, awaiting approval, broadcast, completed, or failed. If there is no on-chain hash yet, the transfer may still be inside the exchange. If a hash exists, use it to determine whether the blockchain has accepted the transaction.
Do not use an unofficial migration tool
The MEXC notice says this network upgrade does not create a hard fork. Users should be skeptical of messages offering a new WLD token, upgrade airdrop, or mandatory wallet migration. Never provide a seed phrase or private key to “upgrade” tokens.
Source
MEXC lists the WLD upgrade and transfer pause in its current maintenance feed: MEXC maintenance updates. Always verify live deposit and withdrawal status on the exchange immediately before sending.
FAQ
Will WLD trading stop during the upgrade?
MEXC says WLD trading will not be affected by this maintenance.
When do WLD deposits and withdrawals pause?
MEXC states September 21, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Will the upgrade create a new WLD token?
The exchange says the upgrade will not create a hard fork. Be cautious of fake token-migration messages.
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