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Coins•8h ago

Ethereum Quantum Race Shifts as zkSync Courts Banks and Starknet Weighs Exit

Key Highlights: zkSync has demonstrated real-time proving capabilities aligned with Ethereum Foundation benchmarks, verifying every block in under 12 seconds using its Airbender Prime hardware setup. Matter Labs is pivoting focus toward enterprise finance via its Prividium architecture, engaging institutions like Deutsche Bundesbank and major U.S. regional banks while deprioritizing public interoperability models. The layer-2 ...

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Coins•Oct 11, 2026

STRK Surges 322% in Four Weeks, Outperforming Bitcoin and Ether

Key Highlights Starknet’s native token, $STRK, surged 322.26% over an approximately 28-day window from Sept. 13 to Oct. 11, significantly outpacing bitcoin and ether. On-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) activity saw massive expansion, jumping from $6.3 million on Sept. 14 to $41.4 million on Oct. 10, while total value locked (TVL) rose 5.1%. StarkWare CEO Eli ...

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Coins•Oct 11, 2026

Starknet Considers Leaving Ethereum to Launch Quantum-Resistant Layer 1 Network

Key Highlights: StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson revealed that Starknet is evaluating independence from Ethereum to accelerate defenses against potential quantum computing and AI threats. While Starknet’s ZK-STARK system is inherently hash-based, its bridge infrastructure and settlement layer remain tied to Ethereum’s timeline, which targets quantum resistance by December 2029. The strategic deliberations coincide with a ...

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Coins•Oct 11, 2026

Major Token Unlocks Coming for 18 Altcoins This Week: Full Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour Schedule

Key Highlights: Major digital assets—including Pump.fun ($PUMP), Arbitrum ($ARB), and Starknet ($STRK)—are slated to release significant token volumes into circulation across mid-October 2026. High-proportion unlocks are scheduled for lower-cap tokens, led by STBL with a release valued at 46.23% of its market capitalization, followed by deBridge ($DBR) at 35.20%. Over $128 million worth of cumulative ...

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Coins•Oct 11, 2026

Altcoin Surges Over 50% in a Single Day to Reach 2026 High

Key Highlights: Starknet ($STRK) surged over 55% in a 24-hour window, breaking above the $0.10 mark to tap an intraday high of $0.1022. StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson proposed transitioning Starknet from an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution into an independent Layer-1 blockchain to mitigate quantum computing threats. Establishing an autonomous Layer-1 network would enable Starknet to ...

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Coins•Oct 11, 2026

List of the 15 Most Searched Altcoins in Recent Hours Revealed

Key Highlights: CoinGecko released its latest list of the most searched cryptocurrencies over a recent three-hour window. Starknet (STRK), Quantus (QTC), and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) captured the top three spots in user interest. Starknet (STRK) demonstrated massive momentum, posting a 54.2% gain over 24 hours and a 102.8% surge over the week. CoinGecko Reveals Most ...

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Coins•Oct 10, 2026

StarkWare Calls Starknet L1 Shift Its ‘Clearest Path Forward’

Key Highlights StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson stated that gaining independence would enable Starknet to dictate its own security migrations instead of waiting for Bitcoin or Ethereum. Starknet’s established 2027 target is set specifically for achieving full quantum resistance, rather than marking an official Layer-1 launch date. Transitioning away from Ethereum would alter Starknet’s settlement design ...

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Coins•Oct 9, 2026

Popular Altcoin Surges 18% in a Day Ahead of Split from Ethereum to Launch Own Network

Key Highlights Starknet native token $STRK gained 18.1% over a 24-hour period, rising past the $0.06 mark. StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson revealed that transitioning Starknet from an Ethereum Layer-2 into an independent Layer-1 blockchain is under consideration to defend against quantum computing and artificial intelligence risks. No formal transition or management decision has been finalized, ...

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Coins•Oct 8, 2026

Starknet Considers Layer-1 Transition to Accelerate Quantum Security Roadmap

Key Highlights Starknet could achieve quantum resistance as early as 2027, outpacing Ethereum’s current target of 2029. StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson highlighted that Bitcoin has yet to establish a comparable quantum-safety timeline. ZK-STARK proofs, cryptographic agility, and AI-driven mathematical advancements are critical drivers accelerating post-quantum blockchain upgrades. Starknet Targets Post-Quantum Security Ahead of Ethereum and ...

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Coins•Oct 6, 2026

Starknet Unveils Upgrade Checklist Outlining Key Steps for Operators

Key Highlights: Starknet is actively rolling out infrastructure and operator upgrades to enhance network capabilities and handle growing ecosystem demand. Trading volume for Starknet has been absent, reflecting thin trading activity surrounding its latest technical announcements. Market participants are monitoring post-upgrade performance metrics to evaluate the impact on transaction efficiency and user adoption. Ethereum Layer ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Starknet Rallies 28% on Privacy Buzz, but Key STRK Support Level Must Hold for Further Gains

Key Highlights: Starknet ($STRK) rallied 28% following growing ecosystem discussions around privacy features, reported spot accumulations, and surging derivatives metrics. Derivatives Open Interest climbed 4% to $86.5 million alongside a 76% surge in trading volume, while exchange spot netflows dipped to -$731,000 on October 4. Technical indicators point to a potential test of $0.06 resistance, ...

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Coins•Oct 4, 2026

Top 15 Most-Searched Altcoins in Recent Hours Revealed

Key Highlights CoinGecko search metrics show Super Iguana (SI), Pump.fun ($PUMP), and Starknet ($STRK) ranking as the top three most-searched tokens over a three-hour window. Surging search volume closely mirrored substantial 24-hour gains, led by Starknet’s 28.6% rally and ~17% spikes for both Super Iguana and Pump.fun. Wider altcoin momentum was evident across the market, ...

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