The transition would allow Starknet to control its own security migrations and target becoming the first fully quantum resistant network by 2027, beating Ethereum's 2029 goal. An L1 shift would replace Ethereum settlement with its own consensus. Speculation over the move pushed the STRK market cap from $360M on Oct. 8 to $807M by Oct. 11, though co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson described the possibility as a question rather than a final decision.
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Starknet Launches Poll on Shift to First Quantum-Resistant L1
Crypto6 days ago
Holders of the STRK token are voting this week on whether the project should research a departure from the Ethereum ecosystem. The 7 day non-binding governance poll, launched Oct. 15, asks if Starknet should explore becoming an independent blockchain. A yes vote will trigger further research and a series of detailed proposals, whereas a no vote keeps post-quantum development within the network's current Layer 2 framework.
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