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Starknet Connects Bitcoin and Ethereum on a Single Network Layer

Starknet Connects Bitcoin and Ethereum on a Single Network Layer

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Starknet aims to create a single layer-2 network that connects the two largest blockchains—Bitcoin and Ethereum. This will enhance transaction speed and bolster security in decentralized finance.

Starknet's Bitcoin Integration Goals

The Starknet Foundation's roadmap outlines the use of Bitcoin as a settlement layer to scale transactions from 13 to thousands per second. This aims to introduce new financial products and improve Bitcoin's liquidity while maintaining its security.

Strategic Steps for Implementation

To achieve these objectives, Starknet is advocating for OP_CAT, a Bitcoin update that allows setting spending conditions and employing zero-knowledge proofs for transaction verification. As a temporary alternative, BitVM allows executing smart contract logic without altering Bitcoin's base layer.

Community and Expert Support

The Starknet Foundation launched the BTCFi Season program to expand Bitcoin's financial use cases and partnered with Xverse wallet to integrate DeFi. StarkWare, the core technology provider, moved part of its treasury into Bitcoin to create a strategic reserve. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin supported the plan, noting its potential to enhance crypto payments despite current limitations like those in the Lightning Network.

The integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum on Starknet's platform opens new avenues for decentralized financial applications and may represent a significant advancement towards scalable and secure cryptocurrency payments.

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