Starknet Core Developers Hold Full Nodes Call #43

Starknet continues its expansion into Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi), building on previous announcements about cross-chain integration. **Key developments:** - Introduction to BTCFi infrastructure on Starknet - Follows earlier work on Starknet's dual Bitcoin and Ethereum connectivity - Part of ongoing effort to bring Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi ecosystems The session provides an overview of how Starknet is positioning itself as a bridge between Bitcoin and decentralized finance applications. [Watch the broadcast](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mnGeNaXXAQJX)

**Loot Survivor** has launched its 'Immutable Arcade' release on Starknet as a fully onchain game designed to run indefinitely. **Key Features:** - Game rules remain constant for all players, now and decades into the future - Trustless leaderboard tracks the most skilled adventurers - Permanent deployment ensures the game persists unchanged The release emphasizes longevity and fairness through blockchain immutability. Players compete under identical conditions regardless of when they join. **Full details:** [Loot Survivor Documentation](https://starkware.notion.site/lootsurvivor?pvs=74) *The core challenge: survive.*

**Native USDC is now live on Starknet** as the canonical stablecoin, replacing USDC.e through a comprehensive ecosystem-wide migration. **Migration Options:** - **StarkGate Portal**: 1-click, gas-free, 1:1 conversion with zero slippage - **AVNU**: Auto-routing to best rates between migration contract and native pools - **Wallet Integration**: Braavos, Xverse, and Keplr offer direct migration prompts **Key Features:** - **Vesu**: Full 1-click migration for entire positions including collateral and debt - **Ekubo**: USDC.e/USDC liquidity pool ensures smooth transition swaps - **Extended**: Automatic migration with zero user impact required - **Ready**: Direct migration through mobile app for card users The migration process is designed to be simple and well-supported across the entire Starknet ecosystem, with multiple pathways available depending on user preferences and wallet choice.

**Ethereum successfully deployed the Fusaka upgrade**, marking a significant milestone in the network's scaling journey. The upgrade delivers: - Enhanced scaling capabilities - Maintained decentralization and security - Improved L1 performance - Increased blob throughput **Fusaka follows the earlier Pectra upgrade** this year, continuing Ethereum's systematic approach to network improvements. The successful deployment reinforces the argument for **building on Ethereum rather than alternative L1 networks**, as the established infrastructure continues to evolve and improve. This upgrade represents another step in Ethereum's long-term scaling roadmap, demonstrating the network's ability to enhance performance while preserving its core principles of decentralization and security.