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STRK’s L1 Bet: Eli Ben-Sasson on Starknet’s Exit Plan

The Defiant·October 16, 2026·1 min read
STRK’s L1 Bet: Eli Ben-Sasson on Starknet’s Exit Plan

Starknet is actively considering becoming an L1, leaving Ethereum to become what it calls the first fully quantum-resistant network, with 2027 as the target. StarkWare co-founder and CEO Eli Ben-Sasson explained the plan in an interview with Camila Russo, following an announcement on X in October.

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