Starknet v0.14.2 Upgrade Goes Live with Native Proof Verification
Starknet v0.14.2 Upgrade Goes Live with Native Proof Verification
🔧 Starknet's Protocol Shift
Starknet mainnet experienced a brief ~10 minute downtime starting at 8:10 AM UTC on April 20 for the v0.14.2 protocol upgrade.
Key Changes:
- In-protocol proof verification - Starknet can now verify proofs natively at the protocol level, eliminating expensive application-layer workarounds
- Native privacy unlocked - Enables STRK20 and strkBTC tokens with built-in privacy features
- zkThreads foundation - Lays groundwork for infinite scaling through parallel execution
- Decentralization building blocks - Adds infrastructure for future decentralized validation
The upgrade passed community vote on April 16 after STRK stakers and delegators approved the changes. Additional improvements include revised storage economics and StarkGate token contract upgrades.
This represents a fundamental shift in how Starknet handles proof verification, moving critical functionality from the application layer into the core protocol.
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: -
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
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: -
Blob Arena Resets All Progress
**Blob Arena has returned with a complete reset** The popular game has wiped the slate clean: - Daily progress reset - Weekly progress reset - All leaderboard standings reset This marks a fresh start for all players, coming roughly a month after the previous soft reset in March that only affected top-ranked players. That earlier reset had halved trophies for the top 100 players while preserving progress for lower ranks. The full reset gives everyone an equal opportunity to climb the rankings from scratch.
🎮 Abyss and Midgard Launch on Mainnet
Two new blockchain 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 accessible to players, expanding the options for onchain gaming experiences. These launches add to the growing roster of web3 games that integrate blockchain technology directly into gameplay mechanics. [Learn more about Midgard](https://x.com/PlayMidgard/status/2045111033434427849)
Share Internet Raises Seed Funding to Build Starknet Payment System for Africa
**Share Internet**, backed by StarkWare, has closed a seed funding round to develop a payment infrastructure for Africa. **Key Details:** - The project will leverage **Starknet** blockchain technology - Focus on creating accessible payment solutions for the African market - Aims to combine decentralized infrastructure with user-friendly experience The initiative represents StarkWare's continued expansion into practical payment applications, building on Starknet's capabilities for micro-payments and trading with enhanced privacy features.
Starkzap Reaches 3,500 Downloads as Developer Adoption Grows
**Starkzap continues momentum with 3.5k downloads** The development tool has reached approximately 3,500 downloads, showing steady growth from 2,800 users two weeks prior. **Key highlights:** - Growing developer adoption across the ecosystem - Thread demonstrates practical build examples - Tool simplifies development process The platform enables builders to create applications more efficiently. Examples of projects built with Starkzap are available in the referenced thread. Developers can access the tool at [starkzap.io](https://starkzap.io/)
Privilys Beta Launches as First Privacy-Focused L3 on Starknet
**Privilys has officially launched its beta version**, marking a significant milestone as the first Layer 3 solution built on Starknet. **Key Features:** - First L3 infrastructure on Starknet - Privacy-powered neobank functionality - Beta version now accessible to users **Context:** This launch follows Starknet's February announcement about bringing privacy solutions to Bitcoin. The team indicated they would share design details and roadmap information in the coming weeks. Privilys represents a practical application of Starknet's privacy technology, combining Layer 3 scalability with banking services.