Starknet Hits Multiple All-Time Highs in Network Activity
Starknet Hits Multiple All-Time Highs in Network Activity
🚀 Records Are Meant to Break
Starknet ecosystem achieved several notable milestones this week:
- Yearly ATH in daily active users
- Record-breaking Perp Options volume on Paradex
- Highest TVL activity on Vesu
- Focus Tree ranked among top 35 crypto apps by users
In gaming news, Eternum's Settling Mode launched with full game release scheduled for May 14th. The new Cartridge Controller now enables wallet creation and login via Discord, MetaMask, Rabby, or WalletConnect.
Content creators received a boost with the launch of Starknet x ggxyz Gaming Ambassador Program and Eternum allocating prize pool funds for Season 1 coverage.
~150k users fully onboarded to Ethereum in just 2 weeks. You can do it too. Here’s the secret sauce (tldr: build on Starknet). bankless.com/read/focus-tre…
1/ This week in the pack 🧵 From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap.
1/ This week in the pack 🧵 From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap.
Build on Ethereum. Build on Bitcoin. Build on both, by building on Starknet.
Last week, the Starknet ecosystem once again proved why Starknet is the best stack on Ethereum for fully abstracting blockchain complexity. @focustree_app began onboarding its 1M+ users onchain with zero gas and abstracted wallets. Over 80k users have already been onboarded,
how people think app chains work ❌ Switch chains ❌ Bridge funds ❌ Deploy new accounts how they actually work ✅ Just like your smart contract app
1/ This week in the pack 🧵 From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap.
What’s coming on Starknet? Plenty of stuff anon. Here’s a non-exhaustive list: Q2 2025: > EVM wallets compatibility via @rosettanetstark + the @cartridge_gg Controller > @hyperlane integration > Custom bridge to bring Bitcoin assets to Starknet > Major native Perp DEX
Starknet is welcoming a new perp DEX: @extendedapp, unlocking fresh use cases for our ecosystem. > 50+ pairs (crypto + TradFi) > Community vault for LPs > Spot, borrow & lend coming next Already live on Starknet testnet. Mainnet coming soon.
Ethereum + Bitcoin + CairoVM + STARK proofs + Native Account Abstraction = Starknet Built from first principles. No shortcuts. Web3 advantages with Web2-level UX. No limits. Just build on Starknet and bridge to it.
1/ This week in the pack 🧵 From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap.
The era of Starknet as Bitcoin's execution layer has already begun. It’s still very early, but the first Bitcoin-focused use cases are already live.
Starknet just hit 5M account contracts. With 1M+ students onboarding via @focustree_app, new game launches, a Perp DEX, BTCFI, and new bridges, the network's adoption curve will only accelerate from here. Locked in.
Your BTC, now productive on Starknet. Thanks to this new product from Braavos, one click is all you need to: - Bridge your BTC to Starknet - Wrap it into WBTC - Deposit it into a vault Keep HODLing, start earning Bitcoiners.
If you're a Bitcoiner, you know the mantra: Stack Sats & HODL. But what if your Bitcoin could earn a double-digit yield without compromise? Introducing bitcoin support & One‑Click Earn on Braavos. Here’s why you should be excited 🧵
1/ This week in the pack 🧵 From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap.
The last piece of the Starknet scaling buffet is finally here: L3s, battle-tested and production-ready. The latest real-world test by @karnotxyz proved that the L3 building block is now fully ready; both in terms of performance and UX. With a simple mining game (gmine) built as
1/ Bringing BTC from Bitcoin to Starknet just got easier. The @atomiqlabs cross-chain swap is now live, letting you convert BTC from Bitcoin to wBTC on Starknet, seamlessly, with zero slippage, and secured by Bitcoin's Pow. But why bring your BTC to Starknet? 🧵
Bitcoin staking is coming to Starknet (targeting Q3 2025). Bringing sustainable rewards for Bitcoiners, stronger security for Starknet, and new building blocks for devs - all at low cost. Hyperbitcoinization on Starknet isn't slowing down anytime soon.
Bitcoin staking is coming to Starknet. More security for the network, sustainable rewards for Bitcoiners, and new building blocks for devs. Here’s a 7-minute presentation on what it unlocks, and Starknet’s broader vision for Bitcoin.
Starknet is now live on Garden, bringing a faster and simpler way to move your BTC. With an intent-based model, @garden_finance makes bridging optimized for speed and efficiency. Put your BTC to work, bridge to Starknet now.
1/ What does Starknet becoming a Bitcoin execution layer look like so far? We’re still laying the foundations. But here’s what you can already do on Starknet with Bitcoin 🧵
Ex-Revolut Team to Launch Advanced Perpetual DEX on Starknet
A team of former Revolut developers is set to launch a next-generation perpetual DEX on Starknet's public network on August 12th. The project, @extendedapp, represents one of the largest DeFi launches in Starknet's history. Key features: - 50+ trading pairs across crypto and traditional finance - Integrated community vault for liquidity providers - Future expansion into spot trading, borrowing, and lending The platform has completed testnet phase and is ready for mainnet deployment. This launch marks a significant milestone for Starknet's DeFi ecosystem.
Starknet Foundation Announces Free 6-Week Basecamp Program
The Starknet Foundation is launching Basecamp X, a comprehensive 6-week program for developers interested in building on Starknet. Key features: - **Free live training** from August 15 to September 12, 2024 - Focus on **Cairo programming** and Starknet fundamentals - Includes smart contract development and frontend integration - Real-time interaction with instructors - Recorded sessions available - Leads to remote hackathon and in-person Startup House event in Buenos Aires [Register for Basecamp X](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317216568455/WN_44ZBos7fTdiEUUJPWN3O3w)
Starknet v0.13.6 Update Prepares for S-Two Integration
Starknet announces version 0.13.6, scheduled for Testnet on June 30 and Mainnet on July 8. This update lays groundwork for S-Two, StarkWare's next-gen STARK prover. Key improvements: - S-Two will cut proving time from 24 to 3 minutes for 2B L2 gas blocks - Proving costs expected to reduce by 50% or more - Resource counting enabled - Transaction costs and UX remain unchanged *Note*: Cairo Native temporarily disabled on Testnet, planned reintegration in Q3. [Full release notes](https://community.starknet.io/t/sn-v0-13-6-pre-release-notes/115680)
Asset Runes Enable Native Bitcoin Stablecoin Trading
Asset Runes technology is enabling direct stablecoin trading on Bitcoin for the first time, eliminating the need for cross-chain bridges or wrapped tokens. The development is being implemented through @dot_swap's platform. - Trading is powered by an onchain orderbook - Features Full Mempool Protection - Currently in beta phase - Supports BTC to Rune swaps - Rune to BTC swaps being gradually implemented This marks a significant step toward native Bitcoin DeFi functionality without requiring users to leave the Bitcoin network.
Starknet Enables Cross-Chain Development Across Bitcoin and Ethereum
Starknet is positioning itself as a unified development platform that allows builders to create applications that can leverage both Bitcoin and Ethereum networks simultaneously. Key ecosystem partners supporting development include: - OpenZeppelin - The Graph Protocol - Nethermind - OnlyDust - StarkWare - Starknet Foundation This cross-chain development capability represents a significant step toward blockchain interoperability, allowing developers to harness the unique strengths of both leading networks.