Starknet All Core Devs Meeting #22 and Bitcoin Integration Updates
Starknet All Core Devs Meeting #22 and Bitcoin Integration Updates
🌉 When Bitcoin Met Starknet
Starknet's latest developments focus on two key areas:
Core developers held their 22nd full nodes meeting, discussing technical implementations and network improvements
Starknet Foundation released insights on integrating with Bitcoin and Ethereum, outlining their vision for cross-chain interoperability
The foundation emphasizes building a robust digital infrastructure that connects major blockchain networks. This marks a significant step in Starknet's evolution as a layer-2 scaling solution.
Technical discussions from the dev meeting centered on node operations and network stability improvements.
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Starknet All Core Devs: Full Nodes Call Meeting #31
The Starknet development team held their 31st full nodes call meeting, continuing their bi-weekly technical discussions. Key points covered: - Node infrastructure updates and performance optimizations - Technical implementation details for full node operators - Community feedback on recent network upgrades - Discussion of upcoming protocol improvements This follows meeting #30 from two weeks prior, maintaining the regular cadence of development coordination calls. *For node operators*: Review the full meeting recording for detailed technical specifications and upcoming changes. [Watch the full recording](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYqykzpBGX)
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.