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About Starknet
Starknet is a permissionless ZK rollup that uses STARK proofs—a type of zero-knowledge proof that doesn't require a trusted setup. Built by StarkWare, pioneers in ZK technology, Starknet prioritizes security and scalability.
Unlike EVM-compatible rollups, Starknet uses Cairo, a custom programming language designed for provable computation. While this means a learning curve for developers, Cairo enables capabilities impossible on EVM chains.
With major DeFi protocols, gaming projects, and innovative applications, Starknet has built a unique ecosystem. The network is secured by STARK proofs, providing quantum-resistant security.
Key Features
STARK Proofs
No trusted setup, quantum-resistant security
Cairo Language
Purpose-built for provable computation
Account Abstraction
Native smart contract wallets
Volition
Choose between L1 and off-chain data
Parallel Execution
Transactions processed simultaneously
Recursive Proofs
Proofs of proofs for unlimited scaling
Use Cases
DeFi Protocols
Build advanced DeFi with Cairo capabilities
Gaming
On-chain games with complex logic
AI Applications
Verifiable AI inference on-chain
Identity Solutions
Privacy-preserving identity systems
Enterprise Apps
High-security enterprise solutions
Project Info
Frequently Asked Questions
STRK is Starknet's native token used for gas fees, staking, and governance. STRK was airdropped to early users and stakers. It's used to pay for transactions and will be used for staking once decentralized sequencing launches.
Cairo is designed specifically for ZK proofs. While Solidity can be adapted for ZK (zkEVM), Cairo enables more efficient proofs and capabilities impossible in EVM. The tradeoff is a learning curve, but Cairo 1.0 made it much more developer-friendly.
Very secure. STARK proofs provide mathematical security without trusted setup, meaning no possibility of compromised ceremony. STARKs are also quantum-resistant. StarkWare has years of production experience with this technology.
Use the official Starknet Bridge at starkgate.starknet.io or bridges like Orbiter and LayerSwap. You'll need a Starknet wallet like Argent X or Braavos. Bridging from Ethereum takes about 15 minutes.
Every Starknet account is a smart contract, not just an EOA. This enables features like social recovery, session keys, multi-sig, and paying gas in any token. It's native—not an add-on like ERC-4337 on Ethereum.