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 ...