We’re introducing Starkzap, a TypeScript SDK that brings Bitcoin, stablecoins, DeFi, gaming, and other crypto features to any applications. It strips away blockchain complexity using Starknet’s native account abstraction, delivering a smooth UX through production-ready modules that plug directly into your existing stack. Background In the app development world, Bitcoin, DeFi, stablecoin and onchain gaming … Read more
Your Bitcoin doesn’t have to sit idle anymore; instead, you can connect your wallet, deposit, and start earning. Introducing Starknet Earn, a one-stop portal that allows you to earn yield on your WBTC directly from your EVM wallet: no manual bridging, no new wallet setup, and no toggling between protocols. Starknet Earn is designed to … Read more
Starknet’s January Recap Your monthly deep dive into the biggest milestones, upgrades, and ecosystem growth shaping Starknet’s fast-moving future. Welcome to the 29th edition of my monthly recap, where I bring you the most important updates and developments from the Starknet ecosystem! 📣 Important news of the month STRK is becoming more accessible over time … Read more
WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin), SolvBTC (Solv Protocol) and AUSD0 (Agora) are the first tokens to launch on Starknet using LayerZero’s OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard. Stargate is also live, giving users and developers immediate access to Starknet through one of the most popular Bridges in DeFi today. This is a significant upgrade for Starknet: With LayerZero … Read more
STRK is now available on Solana. This launch brings Starknet’s token directly into Solana’s DeFi environment using NEAR Intents, a chain-abstracted execution model that removes the usual friction around cross-chain asset movement. Rather than treating interoperability as an afterthought, this integration reflects three ecosystems aligning on a shared goal: making tokens usable wherever liquidity and … Read more
On January 5, 2026, Starknet experienced an outage during which block production was halted. Eighteen minutes of activity were reverted. We recognise the impact this had on our users and partners, and we are committed to providing full transparency into what happened, how it was resolved, and what steps we are taking to prevent recurrence. … Read more
We are excited to announce that NEAR Intents has integrated with Starknet, bringing chain-abstracted, intent-based swaps directly to our ecosystem. Users can now move seamlessly between Starknet and the rest of the crypto world without the complexity and multi-step processes that accompany bridging. NEAR Intents is built on the NEAR Layer 1 protocol, designed specifically … Read more
Introducing Native USDC on Starknet Starknet DeFi has entered a new era with the availability of native USDC, issued through regulated* affiliates of Circle, and seamless crosschain transfers through the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). The Circle integration provides Starknet access to the world’s largest regulated* stablecoin and offers seamless cross-chain transfer infrastructure, institutional-grade settlement, smoother … Read more
Starknet continues to evolve as the go-to platform for building consumer-scale apps on Ethereum. Starknet’s Zero Knowledge (ZK) tech provides scalability, security, and composability, all without compromising on trust – critical elements for builders and developers, who rely on performant, secure platforms in order to focus on creating superior user experiences. With Privy – a … Read more
Welcome to the 27th edition of my monthly recap, where I bring you the most important updates and developments from the Starknet ecosystem! 📣 Important news of the month 🔷 Bitcoin Finance without wrappers will be possible on Starknet In collaboration with Alpen, the Starknet ecosystem is building the most trust-minimized bridge possible between Bitcoin … Read more