Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1
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Starknet announces it is actively considering a transition from an Ethereum layer‑2 to an independent layer‑1, pledging to become the first fully quantum‑resistant network by 2027; the news sparks a 20% price jump, prompting traders to reassess its valuation, while the broader crypto market watches for potential shifts in scalability solutions and security standards.
Starknet is "actively considering" becoming its own blockchain, a move it says would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.