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Starknet monthly recap #1 : July
Welcome to the first edition of my monthly newsletter, where I bring you the most important updates and developments from the Starknet ecosystem!
📣 Important news of the month
🚀 Starknet 0.12 'Quantum Leap' Network Upgrade
The biggest news of the month is undoubtedly the official release of Starknet v0.12, the "Quantum Leap" network upgrade, on the Mainnet. This upgrade is a game-changer, increasing Starknet's TPS capacity by approximately 30 times and making it the most performant L2 solution in the current market!
MOARRR TPS DADDY STARKNET MAINNET QUANTUM LEAP 0.12.0 🔥🔥🔥🔥
👉👉LIVE ON MAINNET 👈👈
— Starknet ✨️🐺 (@Starknet)
Jul 12, 2023
The effective results of this update are simply mind-blowing:
Maximum TPS reached on the testnet: 89
Maximum TPS reached on the mainnet: 54 (along with a drastic reduction in transaction waiting time)
Explosion of TVL with Starknet now being the 4th most TVL-gathering general-purpose L2.
Moreover, Starknet is also the most decentralized L2 solutions, boasting 4 full nodes, 5 different sequencers, 3 provers, and 50 community builders, strengthening its commitment to decentralization and transparency.
The Starknet Stack is the most decentralized stack in the L2 landscape.
4 full nodes
5 sequencer options
3 prover implementations50 community builders at work
Talk to our GitHub
— Starknet ✨️🐺 (@Starknet)
Jul 26, 2023
🏛️ StarkGate goes open-source
In pursuit of decentralization and transparency, Starknet has made its historical bridge, StarkGate, open-source. This move provides users with increased security and fosters collaboration within the community.
StarkGate contracts’ code is published!
Now, you can view all smart contracts openly and stay updated with any code changes.
Embrace transparency and get a deeper insight into how the project operates.
github.com/starknet-io/st…
— Starknet ✨️🐺 (@Starknet)
Jul 26, 2023
🎉 Starknet CC and Upcoming Starknet Summit
Another successful edition of the emblematic Starknet CC was held this month, showcasing many exciting news. Highlights included the release of the Starknet Foundry, the launch of Cairo on Node Guardians, the participation of Vitalik Buterin, and the announcement of two new Appchains building on top of Starknet. If you missed the event, you can catch up by watching the event replay 👇️
Mark your calendars for the next big event - the Starknet Summit in San Francisco, Bay Area, on the 31st of August, promising to bring more exciting announcements and updates!
Starknet Summit is revving up for a blast!
This summer, we're bringing the Starknet party wagon to San Fran, and oh boy, we got some special things for y'all:
🔧Workshops & Talks
⛺BaseCamp
🔒Hacker House
🎉Mixer
📣Present your Project
💻Live codingDont miss this party 🎊 🤗 http
— StarkWare (@StarkWareLtd)
Jul 23, 2023
🔗 Three Appchains building on top of Starknet
Starknet's introduction of the Appchain concept has led to a surge of three announced projects building on top of it:
The new Perp DEX, Paradex, by former team members of Bitmex 👇️
Paradex takes the plunge into DeFi waters as Starknet’s first Appchain!
@tradeparadex offers perpetual futures trading with deep liquidity, capital efficiency, and performance while remaining transparent and self-custodial
👉
— StarkWare (@StarkWareLtd)
Jul 21, 2023
The decentralized oracle network, Pragma 👇️
🧩 Today, @0xevolve unveiled Pragma X's live Testnet at @StarknetCC
Using @MadaraStarknet's sequencer & leveraging @Her@HerodotusDevtorage Proofs 🔥
👀 Explore it here: httpexplorer.pragmaoracle.comay tuned - a 🧵 diving into our architecture is on the way ! http
— Pragma 🧩 (@PragmaOracle)
Jul 21, 2023
The Starknet Perp DEX, Rabbit X 👇️
At RabbitX, we believe in pushing the boundaries of technology to advance crypto's adoption. That’s what DeFi should be about.
We believe in truly trustless, permissionless, decentralised systems. For that to manifest, our technology must support it.
Announcing RBX Chain 🧵
— RabbitX 🐰 $RBX (@rabbitx_io)
Jul 20, 2023
🌉 New onboarding solution
OKX, one of the largest centralized exchanges on the market, now accepts deposits and withdrawals to and from Starknet, making it easier for users to onboard onto the network.
We now support @Starknet ⚙️🔥💥, a decentralized ZK-Rollup Layer 2 that brings out the benefits of #Ethereum to the world 🙌
#OKX users can now start making deposits on Starknet 📢
Withdrawal 🟢 8:00 am on Jul 12
— OKX (@okx)
Jul 11, 2023
If you want to learn about all options available for transferring funds to Starknet, you can read this comprehensive thread about it.
📢 What about the ecosystem ?
The type 2.5 zkEVM written in Cairo, Kakarot, has launched its Discord 👇️
⚡️Kakarot zkEVM is now on Discord!
Let's shape the future of Ethereum and Starknet together!
Join us and become an early supporter🔥!
⚠️Beware of scams, the only official Discord link is right here!👆
— Kakarot zkEVM (@KakarotZkEvm)
Jul 3, 2023
Two new projects have landed on the Starknet Testnet:
the AMM v4, Ekubo 👇️
Excited to announce the ~alpha~ interface for creating positions on @EkuboProtocol for @Starknet's goerli testnet! Check it out at app.ekubo.org
— Ekubo (@EkuboProtocol)
Jul 20, 2023
the under-collateralized money market, Hashstack 👇️
Hashstack v1 public testnet is live!
V1 is a major upgrade to simplify our core value proposition. We've worked for months on community feedback and market changes to create the next version of our platform.
Here’s a thread on what’s changed 🧵
1/4
— Hashstack (@0xHashstack)
Jul 19, 2023
Braavos introduced a new exclusive feature called Multi-Owner account, simplifying treasury management for project teams 👇️
Last Friday during #StarknetCC Paris we introduced a brand new #security feature: the Multi-Owner Account.
It empowers teams on #Starknet to manage contract upgrades and treasury funds in more secure and efficient ways 🔒
It is the next evolution of multi-sig. Let’s dive in 👇
— Braavos - Starknet Wallet (@myBraavos)
Jul 25, 2023
Argent X announced the launch of Unframed, a new NFT marketplace, adding diversity to the marketplace landscape 👇️
Say hello to @UnframedCo - the NFT marketplace for Starknet
— Argent (@argentHQ)
Jul 24, 2023
Fibrous released a tool to enhance fund security, allowing users to revoke permissions linked to their wallets in a single interface 👇️
We prioritize the importance of ensuring your security!
For this reason, we have considered the option for users to revoke the permissions granted to our Router contract during the swapping process on Fibrous.
Introducing StarkRekt, a tool that allows you to revoke token… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Fibrous (@FibrousFinance)
Jul 21, 2023
📰 Some of the best threads of the month
To understand Starknet's value proposition and its positioning relative to competitors, here is a series of three threads that explain it:
Comparison of the 4 categories of L2 —> Sidechain - State Channel - Plasma - Rollups 👇️
Part 1: Why @Starknet is the most promising L2 for the long run 🔎
Currently, there are four categories of L2 solutions in the market.
To fully comprehend the value proposition of Starknet, it is essential to understand its positioning relative to its competitors.
🧵👇
— Starknet_Digger 🦇🔊 (@Starknet_OG)
Jul 11, 2023
ZK Rollups vs Optimistic Rollups —> which solution is more promising 👇️
Part 2: Why @Starknet is the most promising L2 💎
Understanding Starknet's unique value requires grasping its place in the competitive landscape.
Having already explained why Rollups are the leading L2 category, let's now delve into why ZK > Optimistic Rollups 👇🧵 htt
— Starknet_Digger 🦇🔊 (@Starknet_OG)
Jul 27, 2023
Starknet (cairoVM) vs zkEVM —> why Starknet decided not to be EVM compatible and why it's good news for end users 👇️
There are currently 7 general-purpose L2 ZK Rollups out there, with many more on the horizon 🏃
Navigating this ocean of choices can be tough 🚣♀️
But fear not! In this thread, I'll dive into why @Starknet stands out from the competition! 🧵👇
— Starknet_Digger 🦇🔊 (@Starknet_OG)
Jul 5, 2023
After understanding Starknet's vision, it's important to dive into its roadmap. Here are some resources to help you do so:
Thread explaining Starknet's overall roadmap in simple terms 👇️
Why am I so bullish on an L2 that is currently slow and sometimes unusable? 🤔
Because I've read and understood the @Starknet roadmap, and I know the team's background 😏
In this 🧵, let's see together how Starknet is on its way to becoming the best L2 in the market 👇
1/23
— Starknet_Digger 🦇🔊 (@Starknet_OG)
Jun 28, 2023
Starknet v0.12 and v0.12.1 —> goals and explanation of Starknet's short-term roadmap 👇️
Ahem 👉 👈
Did you get it yet? What is the fuss all about?
A thread on the Starknet roadmap - short term, mid term, long term
— Henri (@henrlihenrli)
Jul 4, 2023
Volition, fee market, and EIP4844 —> goals and explanation of Starknet's medium-term roadmap 👇️
Ok, let's talk mid term roadmap for Starknet. Things that are scoped, are being worked on, and will ship in the not too distant future.
Volition, fee market, EIP4844 and more
1/12
— Henri (@henrlihenrli)
Jul 6, 2023
Medium-term bonus —> L3, Madara, Kakarot, appchains 👇️
Also on the horizon mid term:
L3s
Madara, Kakarot, appchains... Let's see where we're at
— Henri (@henrlihenrli)
Jul 8, 2023
Long-term roadmap: decentralization —> everything you need to know about the Starknet decentralization 👇️
Building Blocks of @Starknet's Decentralization!
An interactive thread explaining the governance and stewardship of the Starknet ecosystem
I'll be sharing valuable insights & knowledge, offering you a unique perspective that goes beyond the surface-level information
🔽🧵 http
— Gurk ✨🐺 (@crypto_gurkha)
Jul 11, 2023
Take a deep dive into the Starknet ecosystem with these four threads:
Learn about AVNU, the Starknet DEX aggregator 👇️
Last Friday, our co-founder @MentorNotPseudo held a talk at @StarknetCC, giving a comprehensive introduction to AVNU 📢
For those still sleeping on AVNU, this thread is for you 💫
Everything you need to know about what we are building 👇🧵
— AVNU (@avnu_fi)
Jul 25, 2023
Discover SithSwap, the innovative hybrid AMM 👇️
"#StarknetA2Z," presented by @crypto_gurkha.
In this series, we explore the vibrant @Starknet ecosystem, focusing on projects, including today's spotlight on @SithSwap🔬
As one of the OG AMMs on #Starknet, SithSwap offers a flexible & versatile architecture💱
🧵🧵🧵
🔽🔽🔽 http— Starknet-Ecosystem.com ✨ (@StarknetEco)
Jul 31, 2023
Find out about the best tools for optimizing your time and money on Starknet 👇️
Yes, all @Starknet metrics have recently been exploding 🔥
Know that by using the right tools, you can fully take advantage of this growth and maximize both your time and money 😉
To do this, I will share with you the tools I use the most on Starknet 🧵👇
— Starknet_Digger 🦇🔊 (@Starknet_OG)
Jul 25, 2023
Understand storage proofs and their benefits for Starknet 👇️
Welcome to #StarkScience by @starkience.
The mention of @HerodotusDev often triggers thoughts of Storage Proofs.
But what exactly are Storage Proofs? 🤔
Follow this thread as we delve into this fascinating technology, offering an easy-to-understand explanation😲
🧵🔽🧵🔽 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Starknet-Ecosystem.com ✨ (@StarknetEco)
Jul 28, 2023
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