Starknet India is back, and we’re thrilled to offer our community 100 tickets for India Blockchain Week 🇮🇳
As the flagship Starknet event in India, this event features exciting programs for contributors, panels on gaming & AI x crypto, and endless networking opportunities with industry leaders.
And to make it even better, we’re offering 100 tickets for IBW! Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the registration desk.
So don't sleep; secure your spot now and be among the first at the event 🫵
STRK Staking phase 1 is officially live on Mainnet!
If you want to take part in this initial phase (or in futures phases) and contribute to the decentralization of Starknet, you can now: 💠 Become a Validator: Open to everyone, this requires running a full node and staking a minimum of 20,000 STRK tokens. Learn more here: https://t.co/z4p0bSIDsq 💠 Become a Delegator: No technical requirements; simply choose a validator to delegate your tokens to.
For delegators, many professional validators and projects have already announced their support for STRK staking, including: @StakingRewards, @BitwiseInvest, @Luganodes, @ValidationCloud, @0xvoyageronline, @avnu_fi, @Nimbora_, @karnotxyz, @zkLend and many more.
Voyager, Stake Rewards and Endur have created dashboards to make it easy for you to delegate: >https://t.co/hSl4V7vsLX >https://t.co/2fQUSmXTzx >https://t.co/zMoWxTvP1v
You’ll also be able to stake (delegate) directly from your @argentHQ and @myBraavos wallets.
The initial staking figures are available below.
As a network built from first principles and prioritizing security above all, we are proud to be the first to introduce a staking framework directly on L2.
The integration phase for STRK staking phase 1 is starting now!
We're in the process of deploying the system on Starknet Mainnet, and it should be completed within a few hours. Starting tomorrow, Validators can begin integrating with the staking contract.
For users (delegators), just a bit more patience; UI and dApps for delegation will be ready for you by Tuesday, November 26th.
In the meantime, you can find all the information you need to prepare here: https://t.co/RIJ5PGoB8k
Starknet Mainnet will be upgraded to v0.13.3 on Wednesday, November 27, bringing Blob gas that's 5x cheaper on Starknet.
While this is great news, some node runners need to take action beforehand: > If you're running an instance of Juno, make sure to upgrade to v0.12.4 to sync with v0.13.3 blocks: https://t.co/xr2EkONlgO > No action needed if you're using Pathfinder > v0.14.2: https://t.co/qfyR54zRj9 > And, ofc, no action required for users, just have fun enjoying the new gas fees optimisations on Starknet.
The first phase of STRK staking is launching on Mainnet in about a week!
To help you prepare for this milestone, here are a few key points to keep in mind:
> Although the public launch is scheduled for November 26, the STRK staking contract will be deployed on Mainnet 30 hours to 2 days earlier to allow our partners to integrate with it.
> If you're interested in becoming a validator, check out the Validator guide: https://t.co/z4p0bSIDsq
> Anyone can become a Validator by meeting the following requirements: a minimum of 20,000 STRK tokens and running a full node. > Anyone can also become a Delegator with no requirements other than choosing a Validator to delegate to.
> There is a 21-day lockup period (for both Validator and Delegator) before you can withdraw your staked funds.
> Here are the expected STRK staking metrics at launch
> This launch is only Phase 1 of STRK staking. It’s an introductory phase designed for learning and gradual adoption, with the ultimate goal of transforming Starknet into a fully decentralized PoS network over time. Here’s our plan to achieve that:
“Cairo is opening new doors in the decentralised world, driving innovation and accessibility.”
In this @hackernoon article, @strjd87 explains how @CairoLang leverages zero-knowledge proofs to supercharge scalability, reduce costs, and enable next-gen dApps. 💡
That’s a wrap! So long and thanks for all the vibes at Stark Space Bangkok! 🌟
A huge thanks to everyone in the Starknet Community and beyond who brought energy, curiosity, and community spirit to make Stark Space a truly memorable part of the #Devcon2024 experience!
Day 5 Highlights 👇
🎮 Cairo Arena - Hosted by @Impulse_dao, Cairo devs united to tackle Ethereum and Bitcoin scaling with STARK tech in a PvP autobattler game and tournament.
🌅 DevCon 2024 Marketers Happy Hour - Sponsored by @hypepartners, crypto marketing leaders from @aztecnetwork, @nil_foundation, @lagrangedev, and @StarknetFnDn gathered atop the Fig Lobby hotel rooftop to share marketing insights over sunset drinks.
🔍 Present & Future of Go-to-Market (GTM) - This event explored the shift in Web3 GTM from traditional outreach to on-chain reputation, with insights on the future of AI-driven GTM. @0xcovariance