🏦 Binance Adds Native USDC Support for Starknet
🏦 Binance Adds Native USDC Support for Starknet
🏦 Binance goes Starknet
Binance now supports native Circle USDC deposits and withdrawals on Starknet, eliminating the need for bridging between networks.
Key details:
- Users can now deposit or withdraw USDC directly on Starknet through Binance
- No bridging required - streamlines the user experience
- Marks another step in Starknet's mainstream adoption
Context: Native USDC and Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) launched on Starknet in December 2025. The Binance integration represents the first major centralized exchange to support direct Starknet USDC transfers.
This comes alongside Starknet's recent v0.14.2 upgrade, which introduced native privacy infrastructure and enabled new Bitcoin bridging solutions through Atomiq and Garden.
7/ Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. STRK holders can vote on the changes introduced in this upgrade. Voting ends on the 16th.
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
Private BTC as a stakable asset on Starknet. A new proposal aims to approve strkBTC as a new BTC wrapper eligible for staking on Starknet. The onchain vote is planned for April 30. community.starknet.io/t/strkbtc-as-a…
Starknet mainnet will be temporarily unavailable today starting at 8:10 AM UTC as the network prepares for the v0.14.2 upgrade. This is one of the most important protocol upgrades Starknet has shipped in a long time. v0.14.2 introduces in-protocol proof verification, a major
9/ Another vote will also take place this week to validate the design and proposed signers behind the strkBTC bridge.
SNIP 38 is now live: strkBTC, Bitcoin on Starknet. Most Bitcoin wrappers today rely on a single custodian or a small set of opaque operators. strkBTC takes a different path: launching with a transparent federation of independent institutional signers, with a roadmap toward
With @GardenFi, users will be able to swap BTC and WBTC (@WrappedBTC) into strkBTC from across Garden’s network of 18+ chains. A broader route for Bitcoin liquidity into Starknet.
3/ The UX layer of STRK20s will be powered by one core engine: AVNU Paymaster. Privacy gasless support is coming.
Interesting.
Native BTC to strkBTC is coming to Starknet 🔃 Announcing our first integrations with @AtomiqLabs and @GardenFi Here's how it'll work ↓
2/ Starknet v0.14.2, aka the Shinobi upgrade, is now live on mainnet. This is a HUGE network upgrade, introducing protocol-level changes that make native privacy possible on Starknet. The first use case, STRK20s, is going live in a few weeks.
1/ Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. The Shinobi’s upgrade is now live on mainnet, introducing the protocol-level changes that make privacy natively possible on Starknet 🧵 x.com/StarkWareLtd/s…
Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy.
With @AtomiqLabs, users will be able to move native BTC directly into strkBTC on Starknet. A direct route for Bitcoin holders who want to bridge into Starknet, with optional shielding available during the transfer flow.
8/ Speaking of votes, a public vote will happen on April 30 to decide whether strkBTC should become a stakable asset on Starknet. If approved, BTC could become stakable while remaining private.
Private BTC as a stakable asset on Starknet. A new proposal aims to approve strkBTC as a new BTC wrapper eligible for staking on Starknet. The onchain vote is planned for April 30. community.starknet.io/t/strkbtc-as-a…
Starknet v0.14.2: The Privacy Engine Arrives x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
7/ This upgrade transforms Starknet from a high-performance rollup into a high-performance privacy-preserving engine. In simple terms: the native infrastructure for privacy is now here. In a few weeks, strkBTC and STRK20s will be the first to show what that unlocks.
Reminder: the vote for Starknet v0.14.2 ends tomorrow, April 16 at 5 PM CET. This upgrade is a major step forward for Starknet, unlocking infinite scaling via zkThreads, more efficient privacy, and decentralized validation later this year. Key unlocks: - in-protocol S-Two proof
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
Bridge in. Shield your balance. Transact in private. Put your Bitcoin to work across Starknet DeFi. Learn more: starknet.io/blog/native-bt…
Native BTC Swaps to strkBTC, with Atomiq and Garden x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
SNIP 38 is now live: strkBTC, Bitcoin on Starknet. Most Bitcoin wrappers today rely on a single custodian or a small set of opaque operators. strkBTC takes a different path: launching with a transparent federation of independent institutional signers, with a roadmap toward
strkBTC Launches Privacy Layer for Bitcoin on Starknet
At Bitcoin 2026, a new privacy solution for Bitcoin was demonstrated on stage. **strkBTC** enables Bitcoin holders to conduct private transactions on Starknet while maintaining full redeemability to native BTC. **How it works:** - Users bridge Bitcoin into a privacy pool on Starknet - Balances and transfers remain shielded from public view - Users can exit back to native Bitcoin at any time - External observers only see bridge activity, not internal transactions The solution addresses Bitcoin's transparency limitations by creating an optional privacy layer. Users maintain control over when to use privacy features, making it a flexible approach to confidential transactions on the Bitcoin network.
🎙️ Live Discussion: Native BTC to strkBTC Swap Mechanics
A live session exploring the technical implementation of swapping native Bitcoin into strkBTC. **Key participants:** - AtomiqLabs - Garden Finance The discussion focuses on the infrastructure and mechanisms enabling this cross-chain swap functionality. Both teams are collaborating to make native BTC accessible on Starknet through the strkBTC bridge. This builds on previous conversations about Bitcoin's evolution from a store of value to actively used infrastructure across different blockchain ecosystems.
Jokers of Neon Season 3 Launches with New Cards and Boss
**Jokers of Neon** has released **Season 3**, bringing fresh content to the poker-style blockchain game. **What's New:** - 14 new Special Cards - A new Boss to challenge - Revamped progression system - Embedded tutorial for easier onboarding This follows Season 2's March launch, which introduced special cards, skins, loot boxes, and UX improvements. The game continues to expand its poker-inspired gameplay with regular seasonal updates.
GuessMyNFT Launches on Starknet
**GuessMyNFT** is now live on Starknet, bringing a familiar gameplay mechanic to web3. **How it works:** - The game adapts the classic board game *Guess Who?* format - Players attempt to identify a specific NFT through strategic questioning - Built natively on Starknet's Layer 2 infrastructure This marks another gaming application launching on the Starknet ecosystem, following recent projects in music tokenization and other sectors. The game offers a straightforward concept that bridges traditional board game mechanics with NFT technology.