Starknet currently relies on Ethereum for security, but Ben-Sasson noted that Ethereum's target for full quantum resistance is the end of 2029, while Bitcoin has made no such commitment. No formal governance proposal has yet been submitted to enact the transition, though Ben-Sasson stated that Starknet's ZK-STARKs architecture allows for the faster timeline. Network analysts suggest other general purpose L2s may eventually seek similar independence to gain enterprise-style control and avoid the costs of Ethereum settlement.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Starknet Considers L1 Shift to Be First Quantum Safe Chain by 2027
Crypto12 days ago
The network's STRK token jumped 26% after co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson told followers the project is exploring a transition from an Ethereum Layer 2 to an independent Layer 1 blockchain. This shift would grant Starknet control over its own security migrations to combat AI and quantum threats, with the objective of becoming the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.
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