diff --git a/tools/push3-evolution/evolution-daemon.sh b/tools/push3-evolution/evolution-daemon.sh
index fbffcb7..3ce0d03 100755
--- a/tools/push3-evolution/evolution-daemon.sh
+++ b/tools/push3-evolution/evolution-daemon.sh
@@ -199,6 +199,10 @@ while true; do
     else
       log "  ERROR: patch failed to apply — skipping run (evaluation semantics would differ from intended)"
       log "  Hint: evolution.patch may need regeneration if onchain/ files changed upstream."
+      if [ "$STOP_REQUESTED" = "true" ]; then
+        log "Stop requested — daemon exiting after failed patch apply."
+        exit 0
+      fi
       continue
     fi
   else