Current @Starknet voting ratio: Approximately 99.95% in favor of transitioning to an independent post-quantum L1. 327–345 million STRK voting power, representing 99.95%. Benefits of becoming an L1: 1. Core advantage: Eliminate dependence on Ethereum’s timeline to achieve faster, full post-quantum security. 2. Autonomous control over security upgrades: As an L2, Starknet remains tied to Ethereum for bridging, data availability (DA, e.g., blobs), and settlement. Ethereum’s core post-quantum goal is late 2029; Starknet aims to become the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027. As an independent L1, Starknet can determine its own cryptographic upgrade cadence without waiting. TheBlock 3. Eliminate remaining vulnerabilities: Starknet’s own STARK proofs and account layer are already rapidly quantum-ready, but bridging messages and DA still rely on Ethereum’s elliptic curves. Becoming an L1 removes these dependencies, enabling full autonomy across consensus, settlement, and DA. Coindaro 4. Crypto-agility: Ability to swiftly replace cryptographic primitives in response to quantum or AI threats. Eli Ben-Sasson emphasizes the need for correct cryptography, upgrade capability, and L1 status. STRK remains the native token, and the Ethereum bridge stays open; the actual transition will require detailed proposals and subsequent governance votes. Learn more: https://t.co/au2J3IMAgr Voting ends in one day.
