Layerswap Enables Native Bitcoin Bridging to Starknet
Layerswap Enables Native Bitcoin Bridging to Starknet
馃寜 Bitcoin Bridges to Starknet
Key developments in the Starknet ecosystem this week:
- Layerswap now supports native Bitcoin bridging to Starknet, making it the first chain alongside Ethereum to offer this capability
- DogOfBitcoin expands integration - now tradable on Avnu and usable as gas token, plus lending/borrowing on Vesu
- New projects opening waitlists:
- CaddyFinance: BTC yield vault
- SiriusFinance: DeFi & portfolio hub
- Figment.io adds STRK staking support
- Blobarena launches at AMMA event, marking first fully onchain game launch at major IRL event
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1/ This week in the pack. From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap 馃У
1/ This week in the pack From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap 馃У
1/ This week in the pack. From infra to apps, here is your Starknet weekly recap 馃У
Runes on Starknet. Asset Runes on Bitcoin.
Starknet Makes Every Account a Smart Contract
Starknet has announced that all user accounts will function as smart contracts by default, marking a significant shift in blockchain account architecture. This builds on Starknet's foundation of combining: - Ethereum compatibility - Bitcoin security principles - CairoVM execution - STARK proof technology - Native Account Abstraction The change enables advanced functionality for all users while maintaining simplicity in the user experience. This approach aligns with Starknet's vision of delivering Web3 capabilities with Web2-level usability. *Key Benefit*: Users can access programmable accounts without additional setup or technical knowledge.
Starknet Positions for AI Infrastructure Leadership
Starknet is advancing its position as a key infrastructure player for onchain AI applications. The platform offers: - Full onchain computation capabilities - Support for compute-heavy applications - User-friendly development environment - Comprehensive frameworks and tools - Dedicated support programs Recent developments show practical applications, with Giza and Haiko creating verifiable AI agents for automated liquidity management. This combines zkLM technology with AI agents to improve user experience while maintaining trustless operations. Learn more at [Starknet's AI Initiative](https://www.starknet.io/verifiable-ai-agents/)
Starknet All Core Devs: Full Nodes Call Meeting #28
The Starknet development team held their 28th Full Nodes call meeting, continuing their regular technical discussions from meeting #24 held in April. Key points discussed: - Technical updates on full node implementation - Network performance metrics - Upcoming protocol improvements - Community feedback on node operations The meeting maintains Starknet's commitment to transparent development and community engagement in their Layer 2 scaling solution. For detailed meeting notes and technical specifications, visit the [official broadcast](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVjLNkVMKB)
USDC Launches on Bitcoin via Xverse and DotSwap, Powered by Starknet
USDC is now available on Bitcoin through integration with Starknet technology. Users can access this functionality through two main platforms: - Xverse App wallet - DotSwap exchange This follows Xverse's March 2023 launch of cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and Starknet, marking a significant step in Bitcoin DeFi development. The integration enables: - Direct Bitcoin to Starknet swaps - Wallet integration - Expanded DeFi capabilities Access these features at [Xverse Wallet](https://wallet.xverse.app/swaps) *This development represents ongoing efforts to enhance Bitcoin's utility in decentralized finance.*