Ecosystem

Ordinals, Runes and the Future of Bitcoin L2s

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In this conversation, Xverse CEO Ken Liao, team member Yan, and Francis from StarkWare discuss the rapid evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how Xverse became the first wallet to support Ordinals, the rise of Runes, and what the future holds for Bitcoin Layer 2s. The discussion also covers the technical foundations of Ordinal theory, the challenges and promise of Runes, and how Starknet’s integration with Xverse opens the door to smart contracts, DeFi, and scalable apps on Bitcoin. This is a deep dive into how Bitcoin is becoming more programmable while staying true to its core values.

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Starknet on Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Starknet on Bitcoin and Ethereum

The recent STARK Spaces featured Abdelhamid Bakhta (StarkWare Head of Ecosystem), Avihu Levy (StarkWare CPO),  Eli Ben-Sasson (StarkWare CEO), Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum co-founder), Dan Robinson (Asymmetric general partner), and Jeremy Rubin (Bitcoin developer), discussing Starknet’s plan to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum. Starknet aims to become the first Layer 2 solution to settle on both networks, leveraging its high throughput and zk-STARK technology to enhance scalability while maintaining decentralization and self-custody.

The team emphasized that Bitcoin and Ethereum are the most credible decentralized networks, and integrating Starknet with both will unlock new use cases, like decentralized finance (DeFi) and privacy-enhancing payments, while preserving their core values. This move signals a new era of blockchain interoperability, making Starknet a key player in scaling both ecosystems without compromising on security or decentralization.

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Going beyond limits: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a new foundation for the digital world

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By James Strudwick, Executive Director, Starknet Foundation. A system in need of reinvention At Starknet Foundation, our vision is a world where power is shared, creativity is rewarded, and opportunity is accessible to all. As the Starknet L2 moves towards becoming the first protocol to settle on both Bitcoin and Ethereum, I thought it was … Read more

Art/Peace Season 3: Recap and highlights

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Art/Peace Season 3, held between February 21 and 25, 2025, was a blast for the Starknet community. Several thousand people came together for four days of pixeling, battling, and collaborating on a shared canvas. Thirteen canvases, thousands of participants, a Web2-like UX, and a 4-day non-stop battle, all in one timelapse. Your participation in Art/Peace … Read more

Begin your startup journey with Founder Basecamp

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Starting your own business can seem challenging, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. You might have a great idea, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Founder Basecamp is here to help you turn those initial thoughts into a real, actionable startup plan. Through four interactive weekly sessions and a final pitch competition, … Read more

Starknet Foundation Grants: Get up to speed at ETHDenver

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Building something new is never easy, but the Starknet Foundation is here to help founders, entrepreneurs, and developers turn great ideas into MVPs and launch on Mainnet. The journey from concept to real-world impact takes funding, guidance, and technical support — exactly what the Starknet Foundation Grants Program is designed to provide. For Starknet at … Read more

Terraforming Web3: Building Games in a Post-Web2 World

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Over the last few years, the gaming industry has found itself in the middle of a massive shift. With Web3 technologies and platforms rewriting the rules, players are becoming owners, new economic models are emerging, and the very definition of what it means to build and launch a game is undergoing rapid transformation. And with … Read more

Start Your Developer Journey with Starknet at ETHDenver

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The Starknet ecosystem is all about empowering developers and founders in their journey to turn powerful ideas into real products. To make this happen, Starknet Foundation’s Ecosystem Team puts considerable time and resources into guiding developers from their first interactions with the ecosystem to launching fully-fledged products. Starknet’s developer journey is designed to give you … Read more

Starknet Partner Support: Build on the Shoulders of Giants

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Starknet is more than just a blockchain — it’s an entire ecosystem powered by industry giants. From OpenZeppelin’s security standards to The Graph’s data indexing, Nethermind’s Cairo expertise, OnlyDust’s open-source contributions, and StarkWare’s tech stack, these partners form a robust support system that you can tap into for your project. Taken together, these partners and … Read more

Starknet Winter Hackathon: Winners and What’s Next

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The Starknet Winter Hackathon was a two-week online hackathon that brought together developers, blockchain enthusiasts, and web3 builders to explore Starknet’s potential and push the boundaries of decentralized applications. It was also a great opportunity for founders, entrepreneurs, and developers to level up their vision along the development journey. Let’s take a look at the … Read more