🔒 RocketX Enables Private Cross-Chain Swaps on Starknet
🔒 RocketX Enables Private Cross-Chain Swaps on Starknet
🔒 Privacy Swaps Arrive
RocketX has integrated private cross-chain swap functionality for Starknet, allowing users to move assets between chains while maintaining privacy.
This development builds on Starknet's growing privacy infrastructure, which includes:
- 28 TradFi markets now live (16 equities, 7 commodities, 3 indices/ETFs, 2 forex pairs)
- Major assets like Amazon, Google, NVIDIA, Tesla, Gold, Oil, S&P 500, and EUR/USD
- Post-quantum resistant architecture validated by Google, Ethereum Foundation, Stanford, and UC researchers
Starknet's cryptographic foundation positions it uniquely in the Ethereum ecosystem for quantum computing threats. The network's STARK proving system and native Account Abstraction enable post-quantum wallets without requiring hard forks or address changes.
Recent ecosystem additions include Chainrail's fiat support (20 currencies from 35+ countries) and Xverse's agentic wallet CLI for AI agents.
This month on Starknet. 1️⃣ Starknet’s privacy arc is moving from thesis to product > In addition to strkBTC, Starknet is now preparing the launch of STRK20s, a new privacy capability that gives any ERC-20 confidential balances and private transfers, with compliance built in
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2/ And to help accelerate progress on the remaining pieces, one of the brightest minds in quantum computing recently joined StarkWare's team.
Quantum computing is coming, and it’s the biggest long-term threat crypto faces. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Prof. Scott Aaronson as a member of StarkWare’s Scientific Advisory Board. Aaronson is the Schlumberger Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at
3/ More broadly, quantum computing is becoming a real competitive advantage for Starknet. This thread breaks down why.
1/ Starknet was built with quantum risk in mind from day one. STARKs are post-quantum resistant by nature. Native Account Abstraction makes wallets upgradeable by design. Post-quantum wallets are already possible on Starknet. And the remaining pieces require relatively little
1/ Starknet was built with quantum risk in mind from day one. STARKs are post-quantum resistant by nature. Native Account Abstraction makes wallets upgradeable by design. Post-quantum wallets are already possible on Starknet. And the remaining pieces require relatively little
1/ Post-quantum wallets are now live on Starknet. Starknet’s proving system was already post-quantum by design. Now wallets have a clear path there too. 🧵
6/ RocketX now supports private cross-chain swaps to and from Starknet.
Privacy is protection. Swap & Bridge to @Starknet privately - powered by RocketX. Trade smart. Trade untraceable.
7/ 28 TradFi markets are now live on Starknet: - 16 equities - 7 commodities - 3 indices / ETFs - 2 forex pairs That includes names like Amazon, Google, NVIDIA, Tesla, Gold, Oil, the S&P 500, EUR/USD, and more.
28 TradFi markets are now live on Starknet. 16 equities, 7 commodities, 3 indices/ETFs, and 2 forex pairs, including Amazon, Google, NVIDIA, Tesla, Gold, Oil, the S&P 500, EUR/USD, and more. Suits markets, accessible without leaving crypto rails. Powered by @extendedapp.
6/ Starknet is now integrated into Chainrails’ fiat support. Users can now access 20 currencies from over 35 countries directly onchain to and from Starknet.
Fiat support is live on Chainrails 🚀 Builders can now accept value from users in 20 currencies across 35+ countries, with a single API integration. Accept value from anywhere, settle anywhere. Get started → docs.chainrails.io/guides/ramping
10/ Another important reminder: You can now plug Starknet DeFi into any chain and any frontend with the Starkzap SDK. Just: > npm install Starkzap
I forked @JupiterExchange 's mobile app and plugged in @Starknet yield, with the Starkzap SDK. One SDK. No stack changes. No UX fragmentation. From a Solana frontend, I'm now earning 18.6% APR on USDC via Starknet. This is the Starkzap SDK. It plugs DeFi, stablecoins, and
2/ Google, EF, Stanford University, and UC researchers published a new paper showing that Starknet stands out at the cryptographic architecture level. Put simply, Starknet’s stack appears to be the most prepared in the Ethereum ecosystem for the quantum computing threat.
Most of crypto will have to painfully adapt to a post-quantum world. Starknet was built with the right foundations from day one. Google sees it too.
Here’s why our proving tech is not the only reason Starknet is well positioned for a post-quantum world.
1/ Starknet was built with quantum risk in mind from day one. STARKs are post-quantum resistant by nature. Native Account Abstraction makes wallets upgradeable by design. Post-quantum wallets are already possible on Starknet. And the remaining pieces require relatively little
10/ Xverse published an agentic wallet CLI. AI agents can now pay, trade, and manage treasury. Directly on Starknet.
Coinbase shipped an agent wallet for Ethereum. MetaMask shipped one for EVM chains. Solana has its own Agent Kit. Bitcoin had nothing. Today, Xverse ships the first Bitcoin-native Agentic Wallet. AI agents can now pay, trade, and manage a treasury on Bitcoin rails. Lightning
Post-quantum wallets are now live on Starknet. Our proving system is already post-quantum by design. Now wallets have a clear path there too. No address change. No hard fork.
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2/ Post-quantum wallets are now live on Starknet. Starknet’s proving system was already post-quantum by design. Now wallets have a clear path there too.
1/ Post-quantum wallets are now live on Starknet. Starknet’s proving system was already post-quantum by design. Now wallets have a clear path there too. 🧵
7/ Notably, around the end of April/beginning of May, strkBTC will launch, providing to Bitcoiners one asset gathering: hard money, privacy, and productivity. If you want to be part of the upcoming launch, contact us: strk20.starknet.io In the meantime, bridge your Bitcoin
2/ StarkWare’s very own @avihu28 just released a paper showing Bitcoin can be made quantum-safe without a soft fork. A good reminder that: - some of the world’s best cryptographers are behind Starknet - quantum is a real edge for our ecosystem
Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions Without Softforks github.com/avihu28/Quantu…
Post-quantum Starknet. ✅ Post-quantum proving system ✅ Post-quantum wallets ✅ Native Account Abstraction for easy migration Most of the heavy lifting is already done.
Most of crypto will have to painfully adapt to a post-quantum world. Starknet was built with the right foundations from day one. Google sees it too.
7/ On the wallet side, Ledger is finally live on Xverse. That means the hardware wallet is now compatible with Xverse on Starknet.
Ledger support for Starknet is now live in Xverse. Connect your Ledger, detect your Starknet account, and sign transactions directly from your hardware wallet. Secure keys. Smooth experience. 1/ Here is what it unlocks👇
Starknet v0.14.2 Launches Native Privacy Infrastructure
Starknet has deployed **v0.14.2**, a major protocol upgrade introducing **in-protocol proof verification**. This allows the network to verify proofs natively instead of relying on application-layer workarounds. **Key capabilities unlocked:** - Native privacy infrastructure for the first time - Foundation for **zkThreads** to enable infinite scaling - Support for **STRK20** tokens and **strkBTC** - Building blocks for deeper decentralization The upgrade experienced approximately 10 minutes of downtime during deployment. This follows a governance vote that concluded on April 16. **Related developments:** - **strkBTC** proposal moving forward as a Bitcoin wrapper with transparent federation of institutional signers - Roadmap includes BitVM and OP_CAT-based trust minimization - Community vote on strkBTC as stakable asset scheduled for April 30 - AVNU Paymaster will power privacy gasless support for STRK20s The upgrade transforms Starknet from a high-performance rollup into a privacy-preserving engine, with strkBTC and STRK20s expected to demonstrate these capabilities in the coming weeks.
Private Transactions and Swaps Launch on Starknet Mainnet
**Privacy features are now live on Starknet Mainnet**, marking a significant milestone for the network. **Key developments:** - Private transactions with Paymaster functionality - Private swaps capability - Both features powered by [AVNU](https://avnu.fi) **What this means:** Users can now conduct transactions and token swaps on Starknet with enhanced privacy protections. The Paymaster integration allows for gasless transactions while maintaining privacy. This launch represents Starknet's entry into what the community is calling "privacy season" - a growing focus on transaction confidentiality in the ecosystem.
Blob Arena Resets All Progress
**Blob Arena has returned with a complete reset** The popular game has wiped all player progress across the board: - Daily progress reset - Weekly progress reset - Leaderboard standings reset This marks a fresh start for all players, unlike the previous soft reset in March that only halved trophies for top 100 players while preserving lower ranks' progress.
🎮 Abyss and Midgard Launch on Mainnet
Two new onchain games have launched on mainnet: **Abyss** - A roguelite slot-machine game combining dungeon-crawling mechanics with casino-style gameplay. **Midgard** - A platform that allows players to wager on their onchain gaming performance and skills. Both games are now live and accessible to players. [Learn more about Midgard](https://x.com/PlayMidgard/status/2045111033434427849)
Share Internet Raises Seed Funding for Starknet-Powered African Payment System
**Share Internet**, backed by StarkWare, has closed a seed funding round to build a payment infrastructure for Africa using Starknet technology. **Key Details:** - The project aims to create a new payment system specifically designed for the African market - Built on Starknet's Layer 2 scaling solution - Focuses on bringing decentralized payment rails with improved user experience **Technical Foundation:** Starknet provides the underlying infrastructure for payments and micro-payments with enhanced privacy features. The platform combines decentralized technology with web2-level usability. **Market Context:** Africa represents a significant opportunity for blockchain-based payment solutions, where traditional banking infrastructure remains limited in many regions. The funding will support development of accessible financial tools for African users. The seed round marks an early step in Share Internet's mission to deliver practical payment solutions using zero-knowledge proof technology.