Starknet v0.14.2 Launches Native Privacy Infrastructure
Starknet v0.14.2 Launches Native Privacy Infrastructure
🔒 Privacy goes live
Starknet has deployed v0.14.2, a major protocol upgrade introducing in-protocol proof verification. This allows the network to verify proofs natively instead of relying on application-layer workarounds.
Key capabilities unlocked:
- Native privacy infrastructure for the first time
- Foundation for zkThreads to enable infinite scaling
- Support for STRK20 tokens and strkBTC
- Building blocks for deeper decentralization
The upgrade experienced approximately 10 minutes of downtime during deployment. This follows a governance vote that concluded on April 16.
Related developments:
- strkBTC proposal moving forward as a Bitcoin wrapper with transparent federation of institutional signers
- Roadmap includes BitVM and OP_CAT-based trust minimization
- Community vote on strkBTC as stakable asset scheduled for April 30
- AVNU Paymaster will power privacy gasless support for STRK20s
The upgrade transforms Starknet from a high-performance rollup into a privacy-preserving engine, with strkBTC and STRK20s expected to demonstrate these capabilities in the coming weeks.
7/ Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. STRK holders can vote on the changes introduced in this upgrade. Voting ends on the 16th.
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
Private BTC as a stakable asset on Starknet. A new proposal aims to approve strkBTC as a new BTC wrapper eligible for staking on Starknet. The onchain vote is planned for April 30. community.starknet.io/t/strkbtc-as-a…
Starknet mainnet will be temporarily unavailable today starting at 8:10 AM UTC as the network prepares for the v0.14.2 upgrade. This is one of the most important protocol upgrades Starknet has shipped in a long time. v0.14.2 introduces in-protocol proof verification, a major
3/ The UX layer of STRK20s will be powered by one core engine: AVNU Paymaster. Privacy gasless support is coming.
Interesting.
Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy.
Starknet v0.14.2: The Privacy Engine Arrives x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
7/ This upgrade transforms Starknet from a high-performance rollup into a high-performance privacy-preserving engine. In simple terms: the native infrastructure for privacy is now here. In a few weeks, strkBTC and STRK20s will be the first to show what that unlocks.
Reminder: the vote for Starknet v0.14.2 ends tomorrow, April 16 at 5 PM CET. This upgrade is a major step forward for Starknet, unlocking infinite scaling via zkThreads, more efficient privacy, and decentralized validation later this year. Key unlocks: - in-protocol S-Two proof
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
SNIP 38 is now live: strkBTC, Bitcoin on Starknet. Most Bitcoin wrappers today rely on a single custodian or a small set of opaque operators. strkBTC takes a different path: launching with a transparent federation of independent institutional signers, with a roadmap toward
Private Transactions and Swaps Launch on Starknet Mainnet
**Privacy features are now live on Starknet Mainnet**, marking a significant milestone for the network. **Key developments:** - Private transactions with Paymaster functionality - Private swaps capability - Both features powered by [AVNU](https://avnu.fi) **What this means:** Users can now conduct transactions and token swaps on Starknet with enhanced privacy protections. The Paymaster integration allows for gasless transactions while maintaining privacy. This launch represents Starknet's entry into what the community is calling "privacy season" - a growing focus on transaction confidentiality in the ecosystem.
Blob Arena Resets All Progress
**Blob Arena has returned with a complete reset** The popular game has wiped all player progress across the board: - Daily progress reset - Weekly progress reset - Leaderboard standings reset This marks a fresh start for all players, unlike the previous soft reset in March that only halved trophies for top 100 players while preserving lower ranks' progress.
🎮 Abyss and Midgard Launch on Mainnet
Two new onchain games have launched on mainnet: **Abyss** - A roguelite slot-machine game combining dungeon-crawling mechanics with casino-style gameplay. **Midgard** - A platform that allows players to wager on their onchain gaming performance and skills. Both games are now live and accessible to players. [Learn more about Midgard](https://x.com/PlayMidgard/status/2045111033434427849)
Share Internet Raises Seed Funding for Starknet-Powered African Payment System
**Share Internet**, backed by StarkWare, has closed a seed funding round to build a payment infrastructure for Africa using Starknet technology. **Key Details:** - The project aims to create a new payment system specifically designed for the African market - Built on Starknet's Layer 2 scaling solution - Focuses on bringing decentralized payment rails with improved user experience **Technical Foundation:** Starknet provides the underlying infrastructure for payments and micro-payments with enhanced privacy features. The platform combines decentralized technology with web2-level usability. **Market Context:** Africa represents a significant opportunity for blockchain-based payment solutions, where traditional banking infrastructure remains limited in many regions. The funding will support development of accessible financial tools for African users. The seed round marks an early step in Share Internet's mission to deliver practical payment solutions using zero-knowledge proof technology.