Starknet Enables Cross-Chain Development Across Bitcoin and Ethereum

A team of former Revolut developers is set to launch a next-generation perpetual DEX on Starknet's public network on August 12th. The project, @extendedapp, represents one of the largest DeFi launches in Starknet's history. Key features: - 50+ trading pairs across crypto and traditional finance - Integrated community vault for liquidity providers - Future expansion into spot trading, borrowing, and lending The platform has completed testnet phase and is ready for mainnet deployment. This launch marks a significant milestone for Starknet's DeFi ecosystem.

The Starknet Foundation is launching Basecamp X, a comprehensive 6-week program for developers interested in building on Starknet. Key features: - **Free live training** from August 15 to September 12, 2024 - Focus on **Cairo programming** and Starknet fundamentals - Includes smart contract development and frontend integration - Real-time interaction with instructors - Recorded sessions available - Leads to remote hackathon and in-person Startup House event in Buenos Aires [Register for Basecamp X](https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317216568455/WN_44ZBos7fTdiEUUJPWN3O3w)

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 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.