Starknet Ecosystem Accelerates with BTCFi Launch and Major Infrastructure Upgrades
Starknet Ecosystem Accelerates with BTCFi Launch and Major Infrastructure Upgrades
馃殌 Starknet's BTCFi Boom
Starknet's BTCFi era is gaining momentum with over 1,000 BTC already bridged to the network in just three weeks.
Major infrastructure improvements are rolling out:
- Native USDC implementation via burn-and-mint model
- LayerZero integration for enhanced interoperability
- Stargate and CCTP v2 deployment
- Privacy features in development
Stablecoin adoption hits new records with $143M+ total value, representing 70% growth in 30 days. The shift from bridged USDC (USDC.e) to native USDC will eliminate wrapped tokens and reduce counterparty risk.
Benefits for users include:
- Unified liquidity across chains
- Simplified user experience
- Lower transaction costs
- Direct institutional access via Circle Mint
New DeFi products are launching weekly as the ecosystem expands beyond basic functionality into Bitcoin-focused financial services.
Stablecoin adoption on Starknet keeps accelerating. - New ATH: $143M+ - 70% growth in the last 30 days And we have a major announcement coming to push this trend even further. See you at 9 AM ET.
'Seriously, look: Starknet has shipped the start of its BTCFi era, ecosystem metrics are going bananas, new products are launching every week, LayerZero + Stargate + CCTP v2 + native USDC are all coming in the next few weeks. Privacy is also coming. Still early. Always early.'
Three weeks into BTCFi, and we鈥檝e already crossed 1,000 BTC bridged to Starknet. This is just day 1 of our BTCFi era. Many more products, use cases, and possibilities are coming.
馃寜 Hyperlane Bridges Starknet
**Hyperlane becomes first interoperability network to connect with Starknet** Cairo developers can now build cross-chain applications that interact with over 150 different blockchains. The integration starts with Solana connectivity but plans to expand further. **Key benefits:** - First-of-its-kind Starknet interoperability - Access to 150+ blockchain networks - Enhanced capabilities for Cairo builders - Starting point for broader cross-chain expansion This development opens new possibilities for Starknet's ecosystem, allowing developers to create applications that span multiple blockchain networks while leveraging Starknet's native account abstraction and STARK proof technology.
馃殌 BTCFi Milestone Reached
**BTCFi reaches major milestone** with over 1,000 BTC now bridged to Starknet in just three weeks. The integration represents early progress in bringing Bitcoin DeFi capabilities to the Ethereum Layer 2 network. - 1,000+ BTC successfully bridged to Starknet - Three-week timeframe shows rapid adoption - Additional products and use cases in development Starknet positions this as the beginning of their "BTCFi era" with more functionality planned for Bitcoin-based decentralized finance applications.
Ex-Revolut Team Launching Next-Gen Perpetual DEX on Starknet
A significant DeFi development is coming to Starknet with a new perpetual DEX launching tomorrow. Built by former Revolut team members, it will introduce: - Leverage trading capabilities - Traditional finance asset pairs - Yield farming opportunities In other news: - Layer Akira adds 8 new tokens with $10k lottery campaign - RocketX now bridges ~180 chains to Starknet - Cartridge Controller adds Gmail login support - Byte Beasts integrates Worldcoin verification - New NFT collection Schizodio sells out in under 24 hours [Full weekly recap](https://starknetresearch.substack.com/p/starknet-roundup-182)
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)