Starknet Cannes Event and Hackathon Updates
Starknet Cannes Event and Hackathon Updates
🎬 Starknet Takes Cannes
Starknet is preparing for a significant presence in Cannes, following their successful Re{ignite} Hackathon. The hackathon offered over $33K in prizes and up to $25K in follow-on funding, plus an opportunity to join the Startup House in Cannes.
Key highlights:
- 2-week building period
- Focus on Starknet ecosystem development
- Direct pathway to Cannes startup community
Developers who participated in the hackathon had the chance to learn, build, and ship projects on Starknet's platform.
Starknet is hitting Cannes with full force in just a few days. You in?
Bitcoin Staking Coming to Starknet in Q3 2025
Starknet has announced Bitcoin staking integration through a new SNIP proposal. Key points: - BTC holders can stake directly on Starknet - BTC will represent up to 25% of validator power - STRK remains primary asset with 75%+ validator power - Target launch: Q3 2025 Other notable updates: - Starknet v0.13.6 releasing July 8th on mainnet - Four new assets (AAVE, POL, UNI, ENA) now tradable via Layer Akira - Major rebrands: Argent → Ready, STRKfarm → Troves - zkLend shutting down money market and LST products
Paradex Migrates to Madara, Leveraging SN Stack for Enhanced DEX Performance
Paradex announces a significant upgrade by migrating its sequencer to Madara, powered by the SN Stack scaling engine. This strategic move aims to: - Achieve **full control over execution** - Enable development of a **sovereign CLOB DEX** - Deliver **CEX-like performance** - Provide **enhanced privacy features** The SN Stack, StarkWare's blockchain development framework, allows creation of purpose-built chains for specific crypto applications. This migration represents one of the first major implementations of the technology.
Starknet Combines Ethereum, Bitcoin and CairoVM Technologies
Starknet is developing a Layer 2 solution that integrates key features from multiple blockchain technologies: - Combines Ethereum's smart contract capabilities with Bitcoin's security model - Powered by CairoVM, known for its advanced proving capabilities - Implements native account abstraction for improved user experience - Utilizes STARK proofs for enhanced security and scalability The platform aims to deliver Web3 functionality with Web2-level user experience, focusing on seamless bridging and development capabilities. This integration represents a significant step toward blockchain interoperability.
WPL Enables Mission Creation and Rewards on Starknet
The WPL (Wolf Pack Labs) platform is expanding Starknet's ecosystem by connecting projects with content creators and developers. - Create custom missions for the Starknet community - Set specific rewards for task completion - Engage with 200+ active contributors The platform aims to streamline collaboration between projects and builders while incentivizing ecosystem growth. Projects can now sponsor missions through a simple step-by-step process at [The WPL](https://www.thewp1.xyz/). *Join the growing community of creators and developers working to expand Starknet's reach.*