Starknet's STRK Token Surges 80% on Quantum Security Layer 1 Transition Plan
STRK has become the top-performing altcoin after Starknet announced a potential shift to a Layer 1 solution citing quantum computing threats.
STRK has become the top-performing altcoin after Starknet announced a potential shift to a Layer 1 solution citing quantum computing threats. Starknet (STRK) is trading at $0.0933. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 2 outlets (Cryptopolitan, CoinCodex), plus live market data, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:30:04 UTC.
The potential shift from Layer 2 to Layer 1 could significantly impact Starknet's security, scalability, and competitive positioning in the Ethereum ecosystem, while also addressing future quantum computing risks.
- STRK price surged 87% after Starknet's quantum security announcement.
- Starknet's TVL rose 70% to $543.5M in the past week.
- The move could enhance security but may affect Ethereum interoperability.
Multiple outlets, including Cryptopolitan and CoinCodex, report that Starknet's STRK token has rallied approximately 80% over the past week following the network's announcement about considering a transition from Ethereum Layer 2 to Layer 1. The move is reportedly motivated by concerns over quantum computing threats. While both outlets agree on the price increase and the general reason for the transition, CoinCodex specifically mentions the 87% price jump, while Cryptopolitan emphasizes the token's rise to a seven-month high of $0.126.
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- Starknet's STRK Token Surges 80% on Quantum Security Layer 1 Transition Plan — this brief
Starknet's STRK token has experienced a significant price increase, surging over 80% in the past week, making it the best-performing altcoin among the top 100 by market capitalization. The rally was sparked by Starknet's announcement on October 8 that it is considering a transition from an 
Ethereum Layer 2 solution to a Layer 1 solution.
The primary reason cited for this potential shift is the looming threat of quantum computing to blockchain security. By moving to a Layer 1 solution, Starknet aims to enhance its security infrastructure to protect against future quantum attacks. This strategic move could have significant implications for Starknet's position within the Ethereum ecosystem and its overall scalability and security.
Starknet's Total Value Locked (TVL) has also seen a substantial increase, rising 70% to $543.5 million in the past week, according to DeFiLlama. This growth indicates a growing interest and confidence in the network despite the potential risks associated with the transition.
The announcement has had a notable impact on the market, with STRK reaching a high of $0.126 on Sunday, its highest level since December 2022. However, the token has since experienced a 24-hour decline of 19.24%, currently trading at $0.09322, according to live market data.
The broader crypto market remains relatively flat, with a total market capitalization of $2.87 trillion. 
Bitcoin has seen a slight 0.59% decrease in the past 24 hours, while the Fear & Greed Index stands at 69, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors.
Since this brief published about 11 hours ago, Starknet (STRK) has moved from $0.0932 to $0.0933 — +0.09%.
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 ≈ ₦127.38 (about $0.0933), down 22.2% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.6% 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 12, 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's STRK Token Surges 80% on Quantum Security Lay — questions & answers
Why is Starknet considering a move to Layer 1?
The move is driven by concerns over quantum computing threats to blockchain security.
How much has STRK's price increased?
STRK has rallied 87% following the announcement, according to CoinCodex.
What is Starknet's current TVL?
Starknet's TVL is $543.5 million, up 70% in the past week.
How much is 1 Starknet worth in naira today?
About ₦127.38 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.0933. 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 up 0.09% since this brief first published — trading at $0.0933 now versus $0.0932 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 Cryptopolitan, CoinCodex, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.