🚀 Bitcoin DeFi Arrives: Yield Stark Launches on Starknet Mainnet

**STRK20s**, a privacy layer for all tokens on Starknet, is launching soon with testnet expected this week and mainnet by end of April. **Key features:** - Enables confidential balances and private transfers for any ERC-20 token - Built-in compliance mechanisms - Full DeFi composability with good user experience - Part of Starknet's broader move toward decentralization and post-quantum resistance The technical paper is now available, detailing the design and architecture behind this privacy capability. STRK20s represents a significant development in bringing privacy to existing tokens without requiring new token standards.

Starknet has published the **S-two whitepaper**, representing a significant step forward for the network's long-term infrastructure development. **Key Points:** - The whitepaper details one of Starknet's most critical infrastructure components - This release follows the network's 2026 infrastructure roadmap announcement from January - S-two is positioned as essential for Starknet's future scalability and performance The documentation provides technical specifications and implementation details for developers and stakeholders looking to understand Starknet's evolving architecture.

Extended has introduced its first pre-market token, marking a significant milestone for the platform. **Key Details:** - The token launch represents Extended's entry into pre-market trading - Historical context shows similar tokens initially traded around $5 before experiencing price pressure - Previous launches faced volatility ahead of scheduled token unlocks This development signals Extended's expansion into the pre-market token space, though investors should note the historical pattern of price fluctuations in similar launches.

**Extended continues expanding its traditional finance (TradFi) offerings on Starknet with two new additions:** - USDJPY currency pair - WTI Crude Oil futures **Recent expansion context:** This follows Extended's rapid scaling of TradFi markets in recent weeks. Previous additions include: - Commodities: Copper, Natural Gas, Platinum - Tech stocks: Google, NVIDIA, AMD, Tesla, MicroStrategy (MSTR), Amazon All markets are available onchain through Starknet, bringing traditional financial instruments to decentralized infrastructure. [View announcement](https://x.com/extendedapp/status/2035415683794952306)