the most dangerous upgrade isn't one that breaks cryptography. it's one that quietly changes what the network trusts. a community proposal for @Starknet estimated 54–75% savings on Ethereum state-update gas by moving computation offchain and using operator-signed results. but a technical review raised a critical question. Starknet's Core contract checks isValid(sharpFact) to confirm that a STARK proof has been verified. replacing that check with operator attestations would shift security from cryptographic validity toward economic trust. and slashing bad operators afterward isn't equivalent when withdrawals can already proceed. this remains a debated proposal, not a deployed vulnerability. the connection to quantum readiness is deeper than it appears. Starknet's Bunker Checklist evidences modular cryptographic upgrades. but true agility means replacing vulnerable components without silently weakening the guarantees around them. to me, future-proof infrastructure isn't just about what can change. it's about knowing what must remain secure. https://t.co/LVKEmrLK0T