Starknet's Maturity & Expansion
Starknet's Maturity & Expansion
🚀 Starknet's leveling up
Starknet has reached impressive maturity levels:
- 500 TPS capacity
- $0.002 average gas fees
- 2-sec transaction waiting time
The ecosystem is expanding rapidly:
- Hyperlane integration for improved bridging
- BTC loans on Starknet via Lendasat
- Upcoming DualVM Validity Rollup with Kakarot ZK-EVM
- New DeFi dApp (@strkfarm) crosses $1M TVL
Art Peace Round 2 was a success, showcasing network capabilities.
Note: This is not financial advice. Always DYOR.
New record, more projects, more fun Here’s a recap of last week’s top highlights from the Starknet ecosystem 🧵👇
Beyond the fun of this experience, Art Peace notably showcases the robustness of Starknet: > Peak TPS on Mainnet: 503 > Average transaction cost: ~$0.001 USD And the best part? More optimizations are coming to push these even further
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2-sec tx waiting time, ~400 TPS capacity, ultra-low gas fees, with many more optimizations coming over time 👨🔬 With our stack now ready for mass-scale apps, it's the perfect time to dive into @StarkWareLtd's (Starknet's main contributor) vision with @EliBenSasson. 🗓 wen: Sept
gm fam Just a friendly reminder of what's coming before the end of this year: > STRK staking phase 1: with a permissionless staking protocol and stake > Starknet v0.13.3: notably featuring Cairo-Native for more network optimization > @KakarotZkEvm Mainnet: bringing the EVM to
Maturity & Expansion. That’s the key theme for Starknet these days. Here are the most important updates from the Starknet ecosystem last week 🏌️♂️
Starknet Announces New Hackathon with $25k Prize Pool
Starknet is launching a new online hackathon from May 12-26, 2025, with a substantial $25,000 prize pool. The event is open to all developers interested in building on the Starknet ecosystem. - **Duration**: 2 weeks (May 12-26, 2025) - **Format**: Fully online - **Prize**: $25,000 total pool - **Eligibility**: Open to all participants This follows their successful Tokenbound Hackathon in 2024, which focused on ERC6551 implementation. [Register now at hackathon.starknet.org](https://hackathon.starknet.org)
Starknet Enables Cross-Chain Development for Both Ethereum and Bitcoin
Starknet is positioning itself as a unified development platform that bridges both Ethereum and Bitcoin ecosystems. This strategic approach allows developers to: - Build applications that leverage both blockchain networks - Access established tooling from industry leaders - Utilize infrastructure from partners like OpenZeppelin, Graph Protocol, and Nethermind The platform continues to expand its ecosystem through partnerships and developer support initiatives, making cross-chain development more accessible. *Key partners include:* - OpenZeppelin - Graph Protocol - Nethermind - OnlyDust - StarkWare - Starknet Foundation
Atomiq Labs Launches Zero-Slippage BTC-to-Starknet Bridge
Atomiq Labs has launched a new cross-chain swap platform enabling Bitcoin holders to convert BTC to wBTC on Starknet. Key features: - Zero slippage trading - Secured by Bitcoin's Proof of Work - Seamless conversion process - DeFi Spring incentives available The integration positions Starknet as Bitcoin's execution layer, allowing BTC holders to participate in DeFi through platforms like Vesu and Nostra Finance. This follows Braavos' recent one-click solution for bridging and vaulting BTC on Starknet. Try it now at [Atomiq Exchange](https://app.atomiq.exchange) or learn more at [Starknet Blog](https://www.starknet.io/blog/atomiq-wbtc-on-starknet/)
Noir Proof Verification Now Live on Starknet
Developers can now verify Noir zero-knowledge proofs on Starknet without writing Cairo code, marking a significant advancement in blockchain privacy scaling. Key updates: - Integration enables programmable privacy at scale - No Cairo coding required for verification - Combines Noir's privacy features with Starknet's speed and cost efficiency The upcoming Noir hackathon will showcase these new capabilities. Interested developers can participate at [noirhack.com](https://www.noirhack.com/). This development represents a crucial step toward scalable onchain privacy solutions, essential for preserving digital freedom.
April Gaming Wave Coming to Starknet
Several major gaming and consumer dApps are launching on Starknet this April: - Realms Eternum Season 1 - Blobarena (early access) - Ponzidotland - Pistols.gg - Focustree app moving fully onchain - Art Peace SN extended This follows Starknet's recent infrastructure improvements: - 500 TPS capacity - $0.002 average gas fees - 2-second transaction times The network is also expanding with new bridges via Hyperlane and BTC integration through Lendasat. Kakarot ZK-EVM testnet launch will make Starknet the first DualVM Validity Rollup.