Projects like @argentHQ exemplify what we aim to build with Starknet: an ecosystem that seamlessly merges the benefits of Web3 with the UX of Web2, without any compromise on security ๐ โโ๏ธ
It's official: STRK staking is coming to Starknet! ๐บ
This will enable the development of new business logic and use-cases, adding more utility to the STRK token and gradually increasing the decentralization of our network.
And because it's coming this year, Starknet will be the first L2 to enable such a mechanism!
๐ฏ Available both testnet and mainnet during Q4 2024.
Note that in this initial stage, neither StarkWare nor the Starknet Foundation will participate in the staking activity, and therefore, they will not be eligible for any staking rewards. Additionally, all locked tokens will be unable to participate in staking at this time.
Earlier this year, DeFi Spring distributed 14.4M STRK to over 100,000 users across 14 protocols, making Starknet one of the fastest-growing ecosystems by TVL.
Why stop now? ๐
Last week @StarknetFndn announced an extended campaign timeline (until at least Dec 31, 2024) & an additional 50M STRK allocation, bringing the total to 90M! ๐
You can become a Starknet LP at any time: https://t.co/lPe8pk6vH9
STRKs will be distributed every two weeks to LPs using enrolled DeFi protocols: ๐บ DEX: @EkuboProtocol, @StarkDefi, @haikoxyz, @nostrafinance, @mySwapxyz, @10KX_Global, @JediSwap, @SithSwap ๐บ Money Markets: @0xHashstack, @nostrafinance, @zkLend, @Nimbora_, and the very soon to launch: @vesuxyz ๐บ Perps & Options: @CarmineOptions and @KakarotZkEvm ๐บ Others: @Nimbora_ Omnichain DeFi strategies
This is your last chance to be part of @StarknetCC! ๐ซต
A full day dedicated to the Starknet ecosystem, featuring: ๐ Talks by industry leaders ๐ Networking opportunities ๐ Good vibe, good food, good drinkโฆ Everythingโs good!
Secure your spot NOW ๐ https://www.starknet.cc/
The Starknet gang will be at @EthCC next week ๐บ
We will notably have a beautiful arcade-like booth in the avenue ๐พ
And for those who wonโt make it to Brussels, every morning between July 8 and 11, Lady Lord @shadowfax_m will live stream what is happening there ๐
StarkHack has set a new standard as one of the most successful online hackathons for Starknet!
Organized in collaboration with @ETHGlobal, no less than 151 teams built a project on Starknet during the event ๐
An even more interesting result from this event: the Indian community is cooking, and is cooking hard ๐ฎ๐ณ๐งโ๐ณ
The organization of a physical event on top, BuildStation Bangalore, provided participants with direct mentorship and a collaborative environment. The results speak for themselves: ๐บ 4 out of the 12 winning projects emerged from BuildStation Bangalore. ๐บ The Indian community ranked as the 2nd highest visitors of the Cairo book for the last two months, showing almost 40% growth
Three key takeaways from this: 1๏ธโฃ If you are building a Starknet community in a specific country, organize physical builder events either individually or on top of online hackathons. And don't worry: you'll have full support of @StarknetFndn and @StarkWareLtd to make it happen ๐ซ
2๏ธโฃ If you are Indian and want to make your mark on Starknet, you're in luck: the Starknet ecosystem in India is booming, and many prominent community members are Indian; so don't hesitate to jump in, learn Cairo, contribute and ask for support!
3๏ธโฃ Donโt fade the Indian community anon ๐ซต
For all diggers, here is the list of all Starknet projects from this hackathon: