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.
Fully Vibe coding a dapp on Starknet under 15mins A complete tutorial, from smart contract to frontend. No excuse not to build.
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.*
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 β Ready, STRKfarm β 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.