# StarkWare and Starknet Foundation to Study Post-Quantum Layer 1 By Simon Yoon Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/38469 Published: 2026-10-22T23:36:27.000Z Updated: 2026-10-22T23:36:27.000Z Section: Technology > The group will assess feasibility after a holder vote backed research without authorizing a migration; findings are expected in the coming months. StarkWare and the Starknet Foundation will lead research into whether Starknet can operate as an independent post-quantum Layer 1, putting the option under technical review without approving a network transition. A joint working group will carry out the study, with findings expected in the coming months. The work follows a [holder vote]() by Starknet token (STRK) holders that backed studying the option but did not authorize a migration. Any transition would require further governance approval. The vote set no migration timetable. Starknet currently operates as an Ethereum Layer 2. An independent Layer 1 would require the network to provide its own data availability and operate its own validators. The research will examine whether Starknet can take that path while pursuing post-quantum security. StarkWare plans to publish a draft white paper in November on possible technical approaches, while the working group’s findings are expected in the coming months. ## Links in this article - [holder vote](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/38290)