Starknet Holders Back Research Into Quantum-Resistant Layer 1

Simon Yoon

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Starknet Holders Back Research Into Quantum-Resistant Layer 1

More than 93.5% of voting power supported studying a shift from Ethereum Layer 2 status; further governance approval would be needed for any transition.

By Simon Yoon

Published Oct 22, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT

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Starknet holders backed research into making the network an independent, quantum-resistant Layer 1, opening a study of a shift from its current Ethereum scaling design.

More than 93.5% of voting power supported the research proposal. The result does not approve a migration; further governance approval would be needed before any transition.

StarkWare plans to publish a draft white paper in November examining possible technical approaches. Starknet currently operates as an Ethereum Layer 2, a network built on Ethereum.

The decision follows an earlier seven-day, nonbinding poll on studying a standalone quantum-resistant Layer 1.

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