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Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1

Decrypt·October 9, 2026·1 min read
Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1

Ethereum layer-2 Starknet jumped 20% after saying it is "actively considering" becoming its own layer-1 blockchain. The move would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027. Starknet's potential transition aims to enhance security and decentralization, positioning it as a standalone network.

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