Published • loading... • Updated
Starknet Voters Back Post-Quantum L1 Research
The non-binding vote drew about 3,200 ballots and 93.52% support, letting StarkWare and the Starknet Foundation study a standalone network.
- On Thursday, Starknet's community approved research into an independent, post-quantum Layer-1 blockchain with 93.52% of voting power supporting the proposal; the non-binding poll drew approximately 3,200 votes, the highest participation in the network's governance history.
- StarkWare raised the proposal on Oct 8, citing security concerns about reliance on Ethereum for bridge messaging and data availability; StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued Ethereum's 2029 quantum-safe timeline is too late.
- The proposal does not call for a replacement token and requires a separate, binding governance vote for any actual network departure; StarkWare abstained from voting to leave the decision to STRK holders and participating delegates.
- Following the favorable vote, StarkWare and the Starknet Foundation established a working group to evaluate technical requirements for independence, with a draft whitepaper planned for November to provide transparency before any binding decisions occur.
- StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson set a 2027 target for making Starknet quantum-resistant; although Starknet uses hash-based STARK proofs, the network must independently address how validators will secure consensus and maintain data availability.
Insights by Ground AI
13 Articles
13 Articles
Crypto Breaking NewsReposted by 
BITRSS
BITRSSStarknet Voters Approve Research on Life Beyond Ethereum
Starknet’s community has voted in favor of exploring a path toward an independent, post-quantum Layer-1 blockchain—an idea that, if it eventually advances, would reduce the network’s dependence on Ethereum’s security and upgrade schedule. The non-binding governance poll closed on Thursday after running for seven days, drawing roughly 3,200 votes and backing the transition with 93.52% [...]
The Starknet community backed up with more than 93.5% of the voting power to investigate a possible conversion of the network into an independent and post-quantic Layer 1. StarkWare prepares a draft white paper for November, but any change in architecture will require further votes.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution100% Center
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center
C 100%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
