🚀 Starknet's staking mechanism has launched its first phase, inviting STRK token holders to secure the network and earn rewards. Got 20,000 STRK? You can solo stake! Less than that? Delegate away!

- Validators start with basic tasks like running full nodes, gradually taking on block creation and validation.

- CEO Eli Ben-Sasson calls this a "big deal," with Bitwise joining as a public validator.

- The phased rollout aims for stability, learning from Ethereum's three-year journey.

In a stress test, Starknet hit 857 TPS, proving it's got the "firepower" for high-demand scenarios. 🌟