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Starknet: First L2 to Deploy on Bitcoin and Ethereum

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 hours ago


Starknet has announced plans to become the first Layer 2 network to deploy both on Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking a significant advancement in bringing together the two largest blockchain ecosystems.

A Breakthrough in Blockchain Bridging

The initiative aims to enhance Bitcoin's functionality and expand DeFi capabilities, allowing Bitcoin users to access a wider range of financial applications, while maintaining the principles of security and decentralization. As an L2 solution, Starknet will process transactions off-chain, bundle them into STARK proofs, and then settle them on both Bitcoin and Ethereum. This will allow Bitcoin to support various DeFi activities, including staking, lending, borrowing, and trading without compromising security.

Overcoming Bitcoin's Challenges

Despite its dominance, Bitcoin faces several limitations that hinder its broader adoption in DeFi, including limited functionality, security risks, and high fees with slow transactions. Starknet plans to address these issues by acting as Bitcoin's execution layer, enabling reduced congestion and costs through technologies like STARK proofs and instant low-cost transactions.

High fees and slow transactions make Bitcoin expensive and inefficient for frequent transactions.Starknet Staff

Starknet's Expansion Plans

Starknet's ambitious plans include several major initiatives to integrate Bitcoin into its ecosystem. Programs such as BTCFi Season aim to create new opportunities for Bitcoin holders to participate in DeFi activities on Starknet. Additionally, StarkWare, the company behind STARK proofs, has moved a portion of its treasury into Bitcoin, solidifying its commitment to the network. They also support projects like the OP_CAT upgrade, a proposed improvement that could enable native smart contracts on Bitcoin.

Starknet is actively moving towards enhancing interoperability between Bitcoin and Ethereum, offering new DeFi solutions and improved functionality for both networks. These actions could contribute to Bitcoin's growth and adoption in the world of decentralized finance.

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