Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I'm Ben Schiller, CoinDesk’s Features and Opinion Editor.In this issue:HyperLiquid responds to criticism over decentralizationStarkWa
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Starknet, a zero-knowledge (ZK) layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, announced the rollout of the Starknet Stack, allowing developers to create their own custom blockchains using Starknet’s zero-knowledge technology.The software suite is available
Appchains are launching on Starknet, the layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum known for its embrace of zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography. StarkWare, the primary developer of Starknet, shared the news on Wednesday, telling CoinDesk that its "SN Stack" will l
Ethereum Layer 2 project Starknet now enables developers to launch appchains using its software offering, SN Stack, marking a move towards increased modularity within its ecosystem. Appchains are independent blockchains tailored to specific applicati
ZKsync saw its total value locked on its Layer 2 network surge as it began its Ignite program — allocating 300 million ZK tokens ($60 million) over nine months for liquidity incentives.Ignite is divided into multiple seasons. Season 1 runs from Jan.
Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution, has introduced version 0.13.3 to enhance Ethereum’s efficiency by reducing blob gas costs fivefold. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised the update on social media, recognizing Starknet’s strides in improv
Like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top altcoins, Solana remains under immense selling pressure. While bulls struggle for momentum, $160 is emerging as a local resistance level for traders to watch out for. Despite the upside momentum in September, Sol
The long/short accounts ratio fell dramatically in the past two days to show profit-taking activity.
Despite the current bearish sentiment surrounding Starknet (STRK), Ethereum investors are finding reasons to celebrate. While Starknet (STRK) has experienced a recent decline in price, Ethereum investors are turning their attention to Mpeppe (MPEPE),
As Ethereum (ETH) experiences a bearish sentiment, investors are increasingly looking for alternative assets to diversify their portfolios. Among these assets, Mpeppe (MPEPE) has emerged as a top contender, especially attracting investors from the St
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, the right timing and investments can lead to massive profits, especially for savvy investors who know where to place their bets. One Ethereum (ETH) whale has managed to turn a modest $20,000 investment into
STRK, the governance token for Starknet, has risen roughly 15% over the last seven days ahead of a Tuesday vote by the protocol’s governing body on whether to implement a minting curve mechanism for new STRK tokens. Of the top 100 tokens by market ca
StarkGuardians recently announced the launch of the first NFT lending and borrowing protocol on StarkNet.
Although the market dips even further after weak macro releases, Starknet (STRK) remains bullish with developments that offset the market’s fear, uncertainty, and doubt. According to CoinGecko, STRK rose nearly 23% since last week, keeping much of th
Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Starknet unveiled simultaneous transaction processing with the v0.13.2 update. The parallel transaction execution feature is currently on the testnet, and the mainnet release is scheduled a week later.
Starknet proposes STRK staking as the first item on the network’s inaugural community voting system.
Starknet prepares for its first staking vote on the mainnet. The vote will introduce a new staking mechanism for decentralization and network improvement. Continue Reading:Starknet Prepares for First Staking Vote on Mainnet The post Starknet Prepares
Token unlock involves releasing tokens that were previously blocked under fundraising terms. Projects carefully schedule these releases to avoid market pressure and prevent a drop in token prices. How
The StarkNet's ZKX Protocol, a decentralized trading platform, abruptly closed without prior notice, shocking investors and market makers.