Starknet v0.13.6 Update Prepares for S-Two Integration
Starknet v0.13.6 Update Prepares for S-Two Integration
⚡ Starknet's 8x Speed Boost
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.
Starknet All Core Devs: Full Nodes Call Meeting #30
The Starknet development team held their 30th full nodes call meeting, continuing their bi-weekly technical discussions. This follows their previous meeting (#29) from June 19th. Key points discussed: - Technical updates on full node implementation - Network performance metrics - Upcoming protocol improvements The meeting recording is available for detailed review at [Starknet Full Nodes Call #30](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1kvKpyeXzeoGE) *For developers and node operators: Review the discussion to stay current with Starknet's technical evolution.*
Vibe Coding Tutorial Shows 15-Minute Dapp Development on Starknet
A new tutorial demonstrates rapid dapp development on Starknet, completing both smart contract and frontend implementation in under 15 minutes. This follows a broader trend of simplified blockchain development tools: - Complete dapp build process streamlined for developers - Smart contract to frontend implementation covered - Made accessible through @kasarLabs tooling This development mirrors earlier innovations on Solana, where AI-assisted development tools enabled quick deployment of smart contracts with audit reports and frontend UIs. The focus remains on reducing barriers to entry for blockchain development.
Xverse Wallet Launches Full Starknet Integration
Xverse, a leading Bitcoin wallet, has completed its full integration with Starknet, expanding beyond their initial cross-chain swap feature launched in March 2025. - Users can now access complete Starknet functionality directly through their Xverse wallet - Integration builds on previous Bitcoin-to-Starknet swap capabilities - Marks significant milestone in Xverse's mission to bring Bitcoin DeFi to mainstream users The development follows Xverse's earlier rollout of cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and Starknet, establishing a more comprehensive bridge between these networks. *Visit [Xverse Wallet](https://wallet.xverse.app/swaps) to explore the new features.*
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 Partners with Karnot for Sovereign DEX Infrastructure
Paradex announces a strategic partnership with Karnot to migrate their sequencer to the Madara Starknet stack, marking a significant move towards infrastructure sovereignty. Key developments: - Full control over execution layer through open-source sequencer - Enhanced throughput scaling for unified-margin trading - Purpose-built Appchain infrastructure while maintaining Ethereum finality Karnot brings expertise as: - Starknet's leading Rollup-as-a-Service provider - Core Madara maintainer - Second-largest Starknet validator The migration aims to deliver: - CEX-comparable liquidity - Enhanced privacy features - Improved trading performance Next steps include sequencer migration and infrastructure scaling to support the SuperDEX vision.