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Starknet initiates a 7-day non-binding vote to explore trans

2026-10-15 21:33 · 3 sources

On October 15, the Starknet community launched a 7-day non-binding vote to ask STRK holders whether they support researching a transition from an Ethereum L2 to an independent quantum-resistant L1. The proposal states that the core protocol already has quantum-resistant capabilities, but the cross-chain bridge and data availability remain constrained by Ethereum's progress. Regardless of the path taken, STRK will continue to serve as the native token, and no new tokens will be issued.

Event Timeline

Background and Impact

On October 15, according to the Starknet community governance forum, the community launched a 7-day non-binding vote to ask STRK holders whether they support further research into transitioning Starknet from an Ethereum Layer 2 to an independent quantum-resistant Layer 1 public chain. All three sources confirm that this vote is only for assessing community intent and is not a formal decision to transition. Wu Blockchain mentioned that StarkWare had previously announced on October 8 that it was actively exploring this direction.

The proposal provides the technical background for the transition. Odaily Planet Daily reported that Starknet currently uses hash-based STARK proofs and native account abstraction technology, and its core protocol has quantum-resistant computing capabilities. User accounts can also adopt quantum-resistant signatures without protocol upgrades. However, its cross-chain bridge and data availability and other parts that depend on Ethereum remain limited by the progress of Ethereum's quantum-resistant upgrades, and the progress of quantum-resistant upgrades is therefore constrained by Ethereum's roadmap. Transitioning to an independent L1 is expected to eliminate this dependency.

Regarding the follow-up path, if the vote receives support, the team will initiate further research and propose a detailed plan or follow-up proposal; if it does not receive support, it will continue advancing quantum-resistant upgrade work under the existing L2 architecture. The proposal makes clear that no matter which option is ultimately adopted, STRK will continue to serve as the network's native token, no new tokens will be issued, and the cross-chain bridge from Ethereum to Starknet will remain open. There is currently no timetable for the transition.

In terms of impact, this vote is non-binding, and within the 7-day window it will not change Starknet's current L2 architecture, nor does it constitute a change to token arrangements or the status of the cross-chain bridge. The node to watch is the voting result, and whether it enters the plan research stage after the result is released. The three sources are consistent in their statements on the nature of the vote, its duration, token handling, and cross-chain bridge arrangements, with no substantive disagreement.

FAQ

### Does the vote passing mean Starknet will transition to an independent L1?

No. This vote is non-binding and is only used to assess community intent, not as a formal decision to transition. If it receives support, the team will initiate further research and propose a detailed plan, and there is currently no timetable for the transition.

### Will STRK be replaced or have additional issuance?

The proposal makes clear that no matter which option is ultimately adopted, STRK will continue to serve as the network's native token, no new tokens will be issued, and the cross-chain bridge from Ethereum to Starknet will remain open.

### How long is the vote, and what should be watched afterward?

The vote lasts 7 days, starting when the news was released on October 15. The result determines whether the team starts further research on an independent L1 and submits a detailed plan, or continues advancing quantum-resistant upgrade work under the existing L2 architecture.

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