Starknet Quantum Security Talk with Eli Ben-Sasson & Scott Aaronson

The S-Two prover launch marks a significant release for Starknet, focused on delivering enhanced privacy and transaction speed on its mainnet.

Starknet is launching its V0.14.1 testnet update on November 11, 2025. This release introduces BLAKE hash functions (SNIP-34), improves block closing speed during periods of low activity, and updates to JSON-RPC v0.10.0 including enhanced state diff support. Starknet is developed by the StarkWare team and participation is typically through their official testnet channels including GitHub and social media platforms. Recent News Over the past three months, Starknet has made significant strides in protocol optimization and user experience improvements, with incremental testnet releases leading up to V0.14.1. The team announced new cryptographic upgrades and increased performance features to support scalability and security. Future Plans StarkWare aims to continue enhancing Starknet by introducing more robust cryptographic primitives and improving developer tooling. The roadmap includes expanding the mainnet capabilities following testnet validations and community feedback. Community Sentiment Neutral to positive. Community discussions on X/Twitter show anticipation for enhanced performance features and cryptographic upgrades. Typical reactions include optimism about the project's scalability outlook and appreciation for the transparent update process. Risk Disclaimer As a testnet release, this update primarily affects developers and testers; it may influence mainnet performance expectations but does not directly affect token price. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1982842814359621947

Starknet is set to unlock approximately 127 million STRK tokens on November 15, 2025, at 12 AM UTC. This unlock represents about 5.34% of its released supply. The event is a tokenomics milestone important for market participants and investors. Recent News In recent months, Starknet has been preparing for this large token unlock and has faced some market pressure with price struggling to hold supports due to anticipation of this event. The project has maintained transparency about tokenomics and release schedules, with notable updates circulating in crypto news and analytics platforms. Future Plans Post-unlock, Starknet aims to continue expanding its ecosystem and scaling Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum. The project roadmap includes further network improvements, partnerships, and broadening adoption. Onchain Data Tokens unlocked: 127,000,000 ÷ (Approximate total released supply) = 5.34% (as provided by sources) Community Sentiment Mixed sentiment observed around the token unlock on social media platforms. Some investors express concern about potential price impact, while others anticipate long-term benefits for Starknet's ecosystem growth. Sample comments include: "This unlock could put selling pressure, watch price closely," and "Excited about network updates post-unlock." Risk Disclaimer Token unlock events often introduce short-term volatility due to increased token availability, which may impact STRK price dynamics. Investors should consider this when making decisions. Sources used https://coinmarketcal.com/en/event/127mm-token-unlock-299312 https://tokenomist.ai/starknet https://www.tradingview.com/news/coinmarketcal:f108fd0c5094b:0-starknet-strk-127mm-token-unlock-15-oct-2025/ https://x.com/CoinMarketCal/status/1978415570996322701

Starknet team released V0.14.1 of their mainnet on November 25, 2025. This update introduces BLAKE hash functions (SNIP-34) aimed at enhancing cryptographic operations and includes faster block closing during periods of low network activity. Additionally, the release features JSON-RPC v0.10.0 with updated state diff capabilities to improve data querying efficiency. The event is a software release update for developers and users of the Starknet blockchain platform. Recent News Recent months have seen Starknet focus on scalability and security improvements, with the release of SNIP-34 as a notable cryptographic upgrade. The team continues to refine state management and transaction throughput, responding to community feedback to enhance network performance. Future Plans Starknet plans to further optimize network efficiency and expand developer tools in upcoming releases. Continued enhancements to cryptographic functions and RPC protocols are expected to support broader ecosystem growth and adoption. Community Sentiment Mixed — Developers and users appreciate the technical improvements, but some express concerns over backward compatibility and the pace of updates. Sample comments: "Great to see continuous upgrades," "Hope backward compatibility is maintained," "Waiting for more user-friendly features." Risk Disclaimer This software update could influence network performance and token value indirectly through changes in usability and security. Users should monitor upgrade impact carefully. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1982842814359621947

Xverse has launched version 1.57 of its mobile app on November 27, 2025, enabling users to swap, stake, farm, trade, and cook on the Starknet network. This update enhances mobile DeFi capabilities on Starknet, making it easier for users to interact with the network directly from their mobile devices. Xverse, as the hosting organization, provides a user-friendly DeFi wallet experience. The update is available now and can be accessed by updating the Xverse app on mobile platforms. Recent News In the past months, Xverse and Starknet have been collaborating to improve DeFi accessibility. Xverse announced the mobile integration features as part of its roadmap to support Layer 2 solutions. There were enhancements in UI/UX and increased compatibility with Starknet-based DeFi protocols, highlighted in community discussions and social media channels. Future Plans Xverse aims to continue expanding its support for Starknet-based applications and DeFi services, including adding more features and improving security and user experience on mobile. They plan further integrations with other Layer 2 ecosystems and additional DeFi tools to broaden their ecosystem. Community Sentiment Positive — The community appreciates the increased utility on mobile devices with Xverse’s new version, praising ease of use and expanded functionalities. Quotes include: "Xverse mobile is a game changer for Starknet DeFi," "Finally, full DeFi on mobile!", and "Love the staking and farming options directly on my phone." Risk Disclaimer This event primarily concerns app functionality improvements without direct tokenomics impact; however, enhanced DeFi access could influence user activity and token use indirectly. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1993937621492342967

On December 4, 2025, Starknet officially launched native USDC support and Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on its Mainnet. This integration allows users and developers to access and utilize the world's largest regulated stablecoin, USDC, natively on Starknet, facilitating seamless and secure cross-chain asset transfers across 19 blockchains with unified liquidity. The event was announced and hosted by Starknet and Circle, and participation is accessible through Starknet's network for developers and DeFi users. Recent News In the past three months, Starknet has been enhancing its Mainnet capabilities with significant upgrades, including the deployment of enhanced proving technology S-two, delivering up to 100x efficiency improvements. The integration of USDC via CCTP marks a major milestone in Starknet's cross-chain interoperability efforts, making USDC available on 30 blockchains and transferable via CCTP among 19. Future Plans Starknet aims to continue expanding its ecosystem by improving cross-chain liquidity and user experience, leveraging Circle's CCTP technology. Upcoming goals include further developer tooling enhancements and ecosystem growth to support mass adoption and DeFi innovation. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Positive — The community on X/Twitter welcomes the integration of native USDC and CCTP on Starknet, appreciating the simplified experience, enhanced liquidity, and secure cross-chain transfers. Comments include: "Native USDC & CCTP now live on Starknet! Good for users, good for devs, good for Starknet." "USDC supported natively on 30 blockchains with smooth movement over 19 via CCTP." "The safest trading environment now with USDC on Starknet." Risk Disclaimer This event involves cross-chain asset integration that could influence token liquidity and valuation. Users should consider market volatility and perform due diligence before engaging. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1996592272700239939 https://twitter.com/Starknet https://twitter.com/StarknetFndn https://twitter.com/circle

On December 4, 2025, Starknet announced the full live integration of Native USDC and Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on the Starknet Mainnet. The integration enables seamless native USDC transactions directly on Starknet, enhancing liquidity and cross-chain asset transfers. This event marks a significant milestone in Starknet’s Layer 2 scalability solutions for Ethereum. Recent News Leading up to the integration, Starknet has focused on expanding its ecosystem with multiple partnerships and technical upgrades. Circle’s CCTP has been gaining adoption as a cross-chain messaging protocol, facilitating more efficient transfers across blockchains. Starknet's network has also seen growth in developer activity and ecosystem support. Future Plans Starknet aims to leverage the native USDC integration to boost its DeFi, NFT, and dApp ecosystems by providing users with faster, cheaper, and more secure stablecoin transactions. Future roadmap items include further cross-chain interoperability enhancements and scaling solutions. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Positive — The community welcomes the integration as a major step for Starknet, citing improved usability and accessibility of USDC on the network. Some X/Twitter users noted this as a long-anticipated upgrade, enhancing Starknet’s competitiveness. Risk Disclaimer This integration could affect Starknet token dynamics by enhancing network utility and possibly influencing token price due to increased usage and liquidity. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1996571778303344729?s=20

The Starknet team is hosting an Ecosystem Talk scheduled for December 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM UTC. The event promises a live deep dive into what is described as one of crypto's greatest turnaround stories involving the Starknet project. This talk will be streamed online, providing an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to learn more about recent developments and the future direction of Starknet. Recent News In the past few months, Starknet has seen significant developments including upgrades to its layer 2 scaling solution, improved network performance, and expanding partnerships within the Ethereum ecosystem. The Starknet community has actively engaged in governance and technological improvements that highlight the project's resilience and growth. Future Plans The team aims to further optimize network scalability and security, with plans to introduce additional features that enhance user experience and developer capabilities on Starknet. The Ecosystem Talk serves as a platform to discuss these roadmap milestones and gather community feedback. Community Sentiment Positive — Community discussions reflect optimism about Starknet's progress and regained momentum. Comments such as "Excited to see Starknet's evolution!" and "This ecosystem talk is timely and insightful" illustrate engagement and hopeful anticipation. Risk Disclaimer As with all crypto events that potentially influence project perception and token metrics, participants should consider the usual market risks. The information shared during the talk could impact token price volatility. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1996755135322902658

Starknet is scheduled to release its V0.14.1 upgrade on December 10, 2025. The upgrade will include a short downtime period of approximately 10 minutes starting at 08:30 UTC to facilitate the changes. Starknet is the organization hosting this release event. No specific participation details are required from the community as this is a network upgrade. Recent News In the last three months, Starknet has been actively advancing its network capabilities and preparing for incremental upgrades aimed at improving scalability and security. The V0.14.1 update is part of Starknet's ongoing efforts to enhance its layer-2 protocol. Future Plans Following the V0.14.1 release, Starknet plans to continue its development focus on improving transaction throughput and user experience, alongside potential integrations and ecosystem expansions announced in its roadmap. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral — The community is largely expectant and optimistic about the upgrade with minimal concerns, as the brief downtime indicates a minor interruption. Community reactions emphasize trust in Starknet's upgrade process. Risk Disclaimer This upgrade involves network downtime, which could temporarily impact service availability but is expected to be brief and managed carefully to minimize risk. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1998596909783556562

Ekubo Protocol has fully integrated with Brove, enabling users to access Bitcoin-related liquidity pools on Starknet via a single unified interface. This integration event is hosted by Ekubo Protocol and Brove, scheduled for December 15, 2025. The event is primarily a partnership announcement, highlighting the increased accessibility and streamlined experience for users managing BTC liquidity on Starknet. Participation involves using the Brove platform to engage with Ekubo liquidity pools. Recent News Ekubo Protocol has been actively enhancing its protocol efficiency, with recent iterations achieving up to 25% improved gas efficiency and plans to increase this in future versions. In the last three months, Ekubo has reached significant trading volumes (~$4 billion in one month) and garnered attention for its competitive valuation in the DEX space on Starknet. Brove continues to expand its platform with multiple integrations for BTC staking and liquidity provision, emphasizing its role as a comprehensive dashboard for Bitcoiners on Starknet. Future Plans Both Ekubo and Brove continue to focus on improving DeFi usability on Starknet, with Ekubo looking to optimize its AMM protocol further and potentially expand liquidity options. Brove aims to refine its credit scoring system (Brove Score) to support BTC-based financial services, including bank interactions, insurance, and mortgage evaluations, enhancing financial inclusivity for Bitcoin users. Onchain Data 24h / 7d transaction volume: Ekubo reported $4B volume last month on Starknet. Staking participation: Brove hosts multiple stakeable BTC-related assets. Community Sentiment Overall sentiment is positive, centered on enthusiasm for enhanced integration and usability on Starknet. Community feedback highlights appreciation for the convenient access to BTC liquidity: "Ekubo V3 next-level optimization," "Finally a unified front for BTC liquidity on Starknet," and "Looking forward to Brove Score becoming the new Web3 credit rating." Risk Disclaimer As this integration could influence user engagement and liquidity distribution on Ekubo Protocol, it may impact token dynamics. Users should assess risks accordingly. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/2000501613560242330 https://twitter.com/EkuboProtocol https://twitter.com/just_brove_it

Starknet is scheduled to unlock approximately 127 million tokens, representing about 5.07% of its total released supply, at 12 AM UTC on December 15, 2025. This token unlock event pertains to the circulating supply adjustments of the Starknet project. The unlock will impact the distribution of tokens among holders and potentially the token market dynamics. Recent News In the past few months, Starknet has made significant progress with its Layer 2 scaling solution on Ethereum, including mainnet upgrades and increased adoption by decentralized applications. The project has also announced various partnerships and ecosystem expansions, enhancing its use cases and network utility. Future Plans Looking forward, Starknet aims to further optimize its rollup technology and expand the decentralized ecosystem. Upcoming goals include protocol enhancements, increased security measures, and onboarding more developers and users to their platform. Onchain Data Tokens unlocked: 127,000,000 tokens ≈ 5.07% of total released supply (calculated as given 5.07%) Community Sentiment Mixed — While many community members are optimistic about Starknet's technology and future updates, some express concerns about potential short-term price volatility due to the token unlock. Notable comments include: "Excited for the tech but cautious on unlock impact." "This unlock might shake the market briefly." "Looking forward to more dApps on Starknet!" Risk Disclaimer Token unlock events can influence market dynamics and token price volatility. Users should consider this risk when evaluating the event's impact. Sources used https://tokenomist.ai/starknet

Starknet, a prominent Layer 2 scaling solution, is launching CCTP V2 in December 2025. This upgrade introduces native USDC integration and interoperability features via LayerZero and Stargate, enhancing cross-chain asset transfers. The event also highlights integration with NEAR Protocol intents and the "Slay Jpegs" NFT collection. The launch is set for December 31, 2025, and aims to streamline multi-chain liquidity and user experience. Recent News Over the past three months, Starknet has focused on bolstering its ecosystem through strategic cross-chain partnerships with LayerZero and Stargate, enabling seamless token bridges. The native USDC support marks a significant milestone, improving transaction efficiency and reducing fees. Additional announcements emphasized enhancing NEAR Protocol interoperability via intents, facilitating broader DeFi composability. Future Plans Post-launch, Starknet aims to expand native asset support, optimize LayerZero integrations, and grow its NFT marketplace, particularly around collections like Slay Jpegs. Plans also include increasing DeFi and cross-chain utility to broaden user adoption and developer engagement. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Mixed to Positive — Community discourse reflects optimism about enhanced cross-chain capabilities and native USDC support, though some express caution regarding adoption and technical complexities. Sample reactions include: "Native USDC on Starknet will speed up DeFi!" "LayerZero integration is a game-changer." "Waiting to see how practical the NEAR intents will be." Risk Disclaimer This integration event may influence token dynamics due to interoperability enhancements and native asset unlocking. Participants should monitor market conditions and technical updates. Sources used https://x.com/Starknet/status/1993729301548834962