Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Independence
Starknet's community has voted in favor of researching a transition to an independent post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain.
Starknet's community has voted in favor of researching a transition to an independent post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain. Starknet (STRK) is trading at $0.0551, down 0.6% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by The Block, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:15:03 UTC.
This move could position Starknet as a leader in quantum-resistant blockchain technology, addressing future security concerns while potentially altering its ecosystem dynamics and market positioning.
- Starknet community approves research into becoming a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain.
- Draft whitepaper expected in November 2023.
- Starknet's TVL drops 25.7% in past week to $338.22M.
- Starknet Considers Quantum-Resistant L1 Transition Amid Ethereum Dependence Concerns
- Starknet Launches Poll on Transition to Post-Quantum Layer 1 Blockchain
- Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Independence — this brief
Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for 
Ethereum, is exploring a significant strategic shift after its community voted in favor of researching a transition to an independent post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain. This move comes amid growing concerns about the future impact of quantum computing on blockchain security.
The community's decision involves the development of a draft whitepaper, which is expected to be released in November 2023. This document will likely outline the technical and strategic roadmap for becoming a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain.
Currently, Starknet operates as a Layer 2 solution designed to enhance Ethereum's scalability. The transition to a post-quantum Layer 1 would represent a fundamental change in its architecture and security framework.
Despite this ambitious proposal, Starknet's Total Value Locked (TVL) has experienced a significant decline, dropping 25.7% over the past week to $338.22 million, according to DeFiLlama. This suggests potential market uncertainty surrounding the project.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.81 trillion, with 
Bitcoin down 1.63% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed'. Starknet's native token STRK is currently priced at $0.05546, having fallen 0.96% in the last day and 32.46% over the past week.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Starknet (STRK) has moved from $0.0555 to $0.0551 — -0.58%.
The chart plots STRK's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 STRK ≈ ₦75.38 (about $0.0551), down 1.5% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 22, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Ind — questions & answers
What is Starknet's current TVL?
Starknet's TVL is $338.22 million, down 25.7% in the last week.
When will the draft whitepaper be released?
The draft whitepaper is expected in November 2023.
Why is Starknet considering a transition to Layer 1?
The transition is being researched to address potential quantum computing threats to blockchain security.
How much is 1 Starknet worth in naira today?
About ₦75.38 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.0551. The naira price moves with both STRK's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Starknet in naira page for any amount.
Has Starknet's price moved since this brief was published?
STRK is down 0.58% since this brief first published — trading at $0.0551 now versus $0.0555 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from The Block. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.