Starknet as a L2², scaling both Bitcoin and Ethereum at the same time.
But why scaling both is a huge unlock for the entire space?
Direct answer from 2 Bitcoin OGs and Vitalik himself.
StarkWare isn’t just betting on Bitcoin as a store of value; we're building to scale it and unlock new use cases.
But do we truly operate under the Bitcoin Standard?
We put ourselves to the test 👇
https://t.co/q3pVspMO51
1/ Starknet is already the most cost-effective Rollup, and it just got even cheaper.
v0.13.5 is here, featuring the powerful Stateful compression, ensuring that Starknet remains cost-efficient, even as demand for Ethereum blobs increases.
Let’s break it down 🧵
STRK Staking V2 official vote starts today at 4 PM UTC 🫵
This Staking V2 upgrade is crucial, as it transitions validators from running full nodes and monitoring the network to also sending block attestations. The main goal is to evaluate their liveness before they take on a role that impacts Starknet’s consensus (planned by the end of 2025).
Additionally, this proposal introduces a new transparent commission adjustment feature to improve economic incentives.
As an important upgrade, @StarkWareLtd needs the input of the community before incorporating these changes on Testnet in the coming weeks and on Mainnet in Q2 2025.
To participate, before the vote starts, you must either:
- Wrap your STRK into vSTRK and delegate/self-delegate your voting power on the governance hub (details below). This keeps your STRK liquid, as you can unwrap it at any time.
> Stake your STRK (as a Validator or Delegator), which locks your STRK. To unstake, you will need to wait for a 21-day unlock period.
If you don’t complete one of these actions before the vote starts at 4 PM UTC, you won’t be able to participate.
See you in a few hours 🗳️
The first phase of STRK staking is launching on Mainnet in about a week!
To help you prepare for this milestone, here are a few key points to keep in mind:
> Although the public launch is scheduled for November 26, the STRK staking contract will be deployed on Mainnet 30 hours to 2 days earlier to allow our partners to integrate with it.
> If you're interested in becoming a validator, check out the Validator guide: https://t.co/z4p0bSIDsq
> Anyone can become a Validator by meeting the following requirements: a minimum of 20,000 STRK tokens and running a full node.
> Anyone can also become a Delegator with no requirements other than choosing a Validator to delegate to.
> There is a 21-day lockup period (for both Validator and Delegator) before you can withdraw your staked funds.
> Here are the expected STRK staking metrics at launch
> This launch is only Phase 1 of STRK staking. It’s an introductory phase designed for learning and gradual adoption, with the ultimate goal of transforming Starknet into a fully decentralized PoS network over time. Here’s our plan to achieve that:
See you in a week!
What an extraordinary week for @Starknet! Hosted by @StarknetFndn, the Stark Space takeover at Devcon 2024 Bangkok was nothing short of phenomenal.
Massive thanks to all our partners and ecosystem teams who made this possible through their outstanding events, gaming tournaments, panels, and workshops - showcasing the incredible breadth of applications and infrastructure being built in the ecosystem.
This summary barely captures the energy and innovation on display throughout the week. And we're just getting started – we'll be bringing more amazing events like these to the community.
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Hacker House Demo Day:
Kicking off with our Starknet Hacker House where 15 teams built impressive projects over five intensive days. Congratulations to our winners @A51_Fi (building intents for liquidity providers to automate their AMM experience), @HiChipiPay (crypto utility payments for Mexico's unbanked), and @zero_savvy (ZK media provenance)!
Gaming Related:
- Realm World tournament by @LootRealms, @cartridge_gg, and @ohayo_dojo
- @ForcePrime_io gaming tournament
- Dojo Day by @cartridge_gg
- @Impulse_dao's deep dive into Cairo Arena's PvP autobattler
- Wild gaming party to celebrate the FOCG and Autonomous World community. PS: Congrats @TheDopeWars and @zKube_game for mainnet launches this week
Social & Vibes:
- The legendary All Time High Party with @avnu_fi, @LayerAkira, @StarkWareLtd, @zkLend
- Consumer Crypto Open Mic by @XAR_Labs, @zKeyLogin, @AdventureLayer
- @starkfitclub's morning yoga, meditation, and running sessions
- @StarkWareLtd, @PanteraCapital, and @myBraavos happy hour
- @hypepartners marketers happy hour
- @briqNFT's fresh Nounsters showcase
Community Building/ Founder Focused:
- @de_labs' APAC Buildoooors developer community
- Women's brunch by @shefiorg, @PhoenixGuildHQ, and @_HerDAO
- @DucksEverywher2's "Hook a Duck" competition
- Exclusive Founder's Lounge event
- Startup Spark co-founder matching with @sgbuidl
- @0xcovariance's insights on Go to Market strategy
Core Development & Infrastructure:
- @NethermindStark's Cairo workshop and happy hour
- @Starknet_id's Bitcoin scaling discussions
- Inf(ra)ormal Breakfast with @MassaLabs@HerodotusDev@QuasmIO@gizatechxyz
- Critical governance workshop on Starknet Improvement Proposals (SNIP)
- @KakarotZkEvm's EVM wallet compatibility discussions
Time for Stark Space Bangkok Day 3 highlights! 🛕🛺
https://t.co/xmRCakKGWo
🚀 The State of Bitcoin Scaling - Stark Space kicked off with an in-depth session on the latest in Bitcoin scaling, with talks from Thomas Marchand, Reno, Eric Wall, and Weikeng Chen.
🥂 Women of Web3 Brunch with @shefiorg, @PhoenixGuildHQ & @_HerDAO - A special rooftop brunch that connected the inspiring women in Web3, with calming and restorative baths.
🌏 APAC Buildoooors Gathering - Developers, leaders, and founders from Asia’s vibrant blockchain ecosystem gathered and met with key figures from the @Starknet, @Polkadot, @SuiNetwork, and other blockchains - all under one roof.
🍸 DevCon Happy Hour - The day wrapped up with an evening of networking hosted by @StarkWareLT, @PanteraCapital & @MyBraavos.
Ready for day 4? Check out the Luma calendar here:
https://t.co/i1zKv8MS5v
STRK staking launch on Mainnet: November 26th.
After extensive testing on Sepolia, we are now ready to introduce the first phase of STRK staking on Starknet Mainnet. Everyone will be able to participate by:
> Becoming a Validator: This will require a minimum stake of 20,000 STRK and operating a full node.
> Becoming a Delegator: You will simply need to choose a validator from the available list and hold STRK tokens.
Note that both validators and delegators will be subject to a 21-day unstaking lockup period.
See you on November 26th!
That's a wrap of Day 1 of Stark Space 🙌 🇹🇭 Check out highlights from today & read the full blog to see what's coming up tomorrow:
https://t.co/g3lnPeGROs
Day 1 offered:
🧘♂️Rooftop Morning Meditation - SNF’s @logocentric led a guided meditation atop the Fig Lobby’s panoramic rooftop.
🧗 Wellness & Fitness - Attendees enjoyed Thai massages at the Stark Space Spa, and a bouldering class. @DAO2Workout @starkfitclub
🥕 @KakarotZkEvm Brunch - The Starknet community gathered for food & connection.
🦆 @DucksEverywher2 Meetup - A “quacktastic” meetup with a Hook-a-Duck competition & duck-themed prizes.
🎮 Dojo Day - Hosted by @cartridge_gg and @ohayo_dojo, gaming fans learned about the Dojo 1.0 onchain game engine, networked, and joined gaming tournaments.
🌆🥂 All Time High Rooftop Party - An epic evening with DJ sets, signature cocktails, stunning Bangkok skyline views and art activations, hosted by @avnu_fi, @LayerAkira & @StarkWareLtd .
Thank you & see you tomorrow!
Introducing Endur - an LST on Starknet, built by @strkfarm in collaboration with @karnotxyz
From day one of the Staking mainnet launch, you’ll be able to stake your STRK to earn yield while maintaining liquidity through xSTRK
More info👇