According to The Block, zero-knowledge proof scaling developer StarkWare has announced layoffs and an internal restructuring. At an all-hands meeting, co-founder and CEO Eli Ben-Sasson stated that the company was "too large" and needed to return to a "startup mode" to accelerate product-market fit. The exact number of layoffs and timeline have not been disclosed, but the company has pledged to provide severance packages exceeding legal requirements. Following the restructuring, StarkWare will be divided into two independent business units: one, led by current CPO Avihu Levy as general manager, focused on revenue-generating applications and building monetizable products on its own tech stack; and the other, led by current product lead Tom Brand, dedicated to Starknet development. Each unit will have its own dedicated engineering, product, and marketing teams. Strategically, StarkWare plans to fully control its entire blockchain proof technology stack—including Cairo, Sierra, and post-quantum STARK cryptography—reducing reliance on external Layer 1 blockchains and application teams. Ben-Sasson stated that the company will shift from "doing many things well" to "doing a few things exceptionally well," focusing on high-potential, high-value initiatives achievable only by StarkWare. Additionally, COO Oren Katz has submitted his resignation and will officially depart at the end of April.
StarkWare Announces Layoffs and Restructuring into Two Business Units
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StarkWare, a zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) scaling developer, has announced layoffs and internal restructuring. CEO Eli Ben-Sasson plans to return to a startup model to accelerate product-market fit. The company is splitting into two units: a revenue-driven applications division led by Avihu Levy and a Starknet team under Tom Brand. StarkWare will maintain full control over its blockchain development stack, including Cairo, Sierra, and quantum-safe STARK technology. COO Oren Katz has resigned and will depart by April.
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