Starknet Ecosystem Growth: 2023 vs 2024
Starknet Ecosystem Growth: 2023 vs 2024
馃殌 Starknet's explosive growth
The Starknet ecosystem has shown significant expansion from 2023 to 2024. This growth is visually represented in a comparison image, highlighting the increasing number of projects and developments within the Starknet network.
Key points:
- The image showcases the ecosystem's evolution over a year
- Notable increase in projects and categories
- Demonstrates Starknet's growing adoption and diversification
If your project is missing from the 2024 representation, you're encouraged to contact @Starknet_OG for inclusion.
This visual comparison serves as a testament to Starknet's rapid development and its increasing importance in the blockchain space.
Ecosystem expansion. 2023 vs 2024
Starknet Makes Every Account a Smart Contract
Starknet has announced that all user accounts will function as smart contracts by default, marking a significant shift in blockchain account architecture. This builds on Starknet's foundation of combining: - Ethereum compatibility - Bitcoin security principles - CairoVM execution - STARK proof technology - Native Account Abstraction The change enables advanced functionality for all users while maintaining simplicity in the user experience. This approach aligns with Starknet's vision of delivering Web3 capabilities with Web2-level usability. *Key Benefit*: Users can access programmable accounts without additional setup or technical knowledge.
Layerswap Enables Native Bitcoin Bridging to Starknet
Key developments in the Starknet ecosystem this week: - Layerswap now supports native Bitcoin bridging to Starknet, making it the first chain alongside Ethereum to offer this capability - DogOfBitcoin expands integration - now tradable on Avnu and usable as gas token, plus lending/borrowing on Vesu - New projects opening waitlists: * CaddyFinance: BTC yield vault * SiriusFinance: DeFi & portfolio hub - Figment.io adds STRK staking support - Blobarena launches at AMMA event, marking first fully onchain game launch at major IRL event
Starknet Positions for AI Infrastructure Leadership
Starknet is advancing its position as a key infrastructure player for onchain AI applications. The platform offers: - Full onchain computation capabilities - Support for compute-heavy applications - User-friendly development environment - Comprehensive frameworks and tools - Dedicated support programs Recent developments show practical applications, with Giza and Haiko creating verifiable AI agents for automated liquidity management. This combines zkLM technology with AI agents to improve user experience while maintaining trustless operations. Learn more at [Starknet's AI Initiative](https://www.starknet.io/verifiable-ai-agents/)
Starknet All Core Devs: Full Nodes Call Meeting #28
The Starknet development team held their 28th Full Nodes call meeting, continuing their regular technical discussions from meeting #24 held in April. Key points discussed: - Technical updates on full node implementation - Network performance metrics - Upcoming protocol improvements - Community feedback on node operations The meeting maintains Starknet's commitment to transparent development and community engagement in their Layer 2 scaling solution. For detailed meeting notes and technical specifications, visit the [official broadcast](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVjLNkVMKB)
USDC Launches on Bitcoin via Xverse and DotSwap, Powered by Starknet
USDC is now available on Bitcoin through integration with Starknet technology. Users can access this functionality through two main platforms: - Xverse App wallet - DotSwap exchange This follows Xverse's March 2023 launch of cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and Starknet, marking a significant step in Bitcoin DeFi development. The integration enables: - Direct Bitcoin to Starknet swaps - Wallet integration - Expanded DeFi capabilities Access these features at [Xverse Wallet](https://wallet.xverse.app/swaps) *This development represents ongoing efforts to enhance Bitcoin's utility in decentralized finance.*