StarkNet roundup #55
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Protocol & dev tool updates
@StarkscanCo - Search Bar on @StarkscanCo has a new look - Search Token Symbol, Contract Name, Block Number, @StarkNetID, and more
Media highlights
@myBraavos - Security and Identity on StarkNet with Motty Lavie and @fricoben - Twitter space topics : Wallet Security, Crypto Identity, and the future of Crypto Wallets
@0xNurstar - @mottylen from @myBraavos tells us how we can achieve a better Crypto UX thanks to better Security practices
@Orbiter_Finance - A Deep Dive into StarkWare - Twitter space between @Orbiter_Finance and @StarkWareLtd
@KernelVentures - Exclusive Interview with Eli Ben-Sasson Co-Founder & President of StarkWare
@StarkNetEco - "Le Monde De Starknet", the weekly roundup of the most important news & updates in the world of Starknet, curated by @0xNurstar - @StarkNetEco publishes its latest weekly recap
@crypto_gurkha - Starkscan: The new Block Explorer on the block for Cairo Devs & Starknet Users ! Walk the Talk Ep 2 - @crypto_gurkha interviews @0xs34n in his new video
@0xNurstar - StarkNet Twitter Space Jam #14 - Some of the best StarkNet-Related Twitter Spaces/Podcasts/Videos of the Week
@crypto_gurkha - David Engel from StarkWare gives us insights on enterprises & Visas research on Account abstraction - @crypto_gurkha interviews @davidengel79 from @StarkWareLtd in his new video
@zkLendIntern - Another week, another weekly #Starknet update thread - Starknet weekly update 4
@crypto_gurkha - Some of the @Starknet community members recently visited #NFTParis - I managed to capture some shots of our Frens - Check out the pics
@blockbytescom - Deep-diving @StarkWareLtd, @Starknet & #Eth Layer2s - in-depth conversation between @blockbytescom and @StarkWareLtd talking ZK rollups, @Starknet & the future of scaling Ethereum
@StarknetHouse - We are truly honored to host more than 384 people at our inaugural #STARKDenver conference during @ethereumdenver
@0xHashstack - Next-generation Block Explorer with Starkscan - Twitter space between @0xHashstack and @StarkscanCo
@0xHashstack - Multi-chain orderbooks with Sphinx - Twitter space between @0xHashstack and @sphinxdex
@0xHashstack - AMA with Briq - Twitter space between @0xHashstack and @briqNFT
@zkLendIntern - ZENDucks AMA: Ducks Everywhere x briq x zkLend - Duck Builder @OutSmth and briq Co-Founder @sylvechv joined @zkLend CMO 0x_MOONGIRL to discuss all the ins & outs on the ZENDucks drop
@argentHQ - Last week in Starknet Issue #8: Check out these events - @argentHQ publishes its latest newsletter edition
Ecosystem Highlights
@myBraavos - We've combined the best of Braavos wallet and @mySwapxyz AMM to bring you a brand-new #Giveaway campaign - 10k USDC giveaway : Add liquidity to mySwap pools with Braavos wallet and win rewards and role
@myBraavos - Version 3.7.2 is now available in the Play and Chrome stores - The version introduce a few performance updates and bug fixes including Swap estimate fee and Max fee, as well as assorted other issues
@mySwapxyz - We've created two new #liquiditypools for you to swap your tokens - USDC/USDT - USDC/DAI
@StarkWareLtd - The Reserve Bank of Australia is piloting its CBDC, the eAUD, with @canvas_defi - Building on #StarkEx means: scaling massively + retaining Ethereum Security
@odin_free - the ecosystem growth of Starknet in 2 graphs: May 2022 vs March 2023
@odin_free - Two months into 2023, Visa is building on Starknet, Australia is launching CBDC on StarkEx, and L1 is starting to play with Account Abstraction
@HaymanLiron - StarkWare is hiring for BD now and is looking for people with strong blockchain and finance capabilities
@zkxprotocol - Are you ready to explore the depths of ZKX - What is the ZKX Protocol? - A Complete Guide
@kleoverse - @StarkscanCo is hiring a world-class engineer to build the leading block explorer on @Starknet - No matter if your strength is in frontend, backend, or with smart contracts, check it out and apply today
@Starknet_id - The community DEX @JediSwap just integrated @Starknet_id - You can now see your stark domains in the app
@starkswap - #Starkswap V1 has launched on the #StarkNet testnet - Check out the new dApp at http://starkswap.co
@EmpiricNetwork - We’re pleased to announce @CarmineOptions is powered by @EmpiricNetwork - Learn more about the integration in the thread
@LootRealms - Here are highlights from last week's Dev Log - @LootRealms publishes its last week's dev recap
@EmpiricNetwork - We’re pleased to announce @MorphineFinance is powered by @EmpiricNetwork - Learn more about the integration in the thread
@nostrafinance - We’re proposing the creation of the Starknet Governance Fund to support builders and innovators on #Starknet
@0xPawa - Pawa v1 is now LIVE on #StarkNet Mainnet - A new DEX aggregator lands on Starknet
@rabbitx_io - We’re pleased to announce a very special partnership with our new friends: Wassies @bywassies - RabbitX partnership announcement
@0xHashstack - Here's a quick recap of last month - @0xHashstack publishes its last month's recap
@nostrafinance - Here’s last week’s recap - @nostrafinance publishes its last week's recap
@0xHashstack - A lot has happened this past week Here's a quick recap - @0xHashstack publishes its last week's recap
@Carbonable_io - Semi-fungible tokens (#SFTs) have become the priority on @Carbonable_io roadmap - Here is a thread on why
@briqNFT - The @briqNFT x @cartridge_gg collab at StarkWare Sessions is featured on @Cointelegraph - Learn all about the magic of account abstraction on @starknet
@rabbitx_io - Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of our new product roadmap - a look into the future of RabbitX and DeFi
@guildlyxyz - Introducing our website https://guildly.xyz. Our innovative protocol for NFT sharing and cooperation, making the use of NFTs easier then ever before - @guildlyxyz releases its website
@StarkGuardians - What are we working on nowadays ? - Read the thread to catch up
@donexfinance - We've just deployed a new landingspage at https://donex.finance together with a brand new logo
@focustree_app - @focustree_app is coming in a couple days - Get ready for the first mobile app on StarkNet and productivity web3
Ecosystem stats
@OrbiterResearch - The TOP 5 dapps ranked by interactions in 7 days on Starknet - @10KSwap, @mySwapxyz, @JediSwap, @MintSquareNFT and @aspectdotco
@Starknetics - Weekly on-chain data overview update - The amount of depositors growed up for ~23% as well as TVB, Starknet is growing and there is no doubt
StarkNet Community & Shamans Highlights
Starknet Community Call #34 | Presenting Hashstack
[Proposal] Incentivizing the Growth Phase of Starknet
PROPOSAL - Starknet Governance Fund
There are already several proposals in place to incentivize builders on Starknet. However, the Starknet community must now think about the next growth phase with incentives targeting users.
To compete with existing L2s, we propose the Starknet Foundation launch a Starknet Governance Fund (naming TBD), an incentive program targeted at the users of the Starknet ecosystem. We believe that Starknet has a lot of potential to become the number one scaling solution for Ethereum. Setting up an incentive program will motivate talented builders to deploy and incentivize users to bridge across to Starknet and use the growing number of Starknet products. In addition to DeFi, we propose that the Selection Committee (discussed in more detail below) may also consider applications from adjacent areas such as GameFi and NFTs.
What does the Foundation need to do?
Set aside a percentage of the total supply of $STRK tokens as incentives. For example, Optimism set aside 5.4% of the total $OP supply.
Divide the incentive program into multiple phases/chapters.
One optimal strategy could be to allocate ~50% of the entire incentive allocation for the next two years. Projects must apply for incentives by submitting a proposal on the Starknet governance forum.
A separate governance proposal could be made at the end of the two-year period to determine how the remaining 50% is distributed (the program could be extended for a further five years, for example).
Heavily discussed StarkNet Improvement Proposals
[Proposal] Incentivizing the Growth Phase of Starknet
Delegate Profile Thread
Delegate Onboarding announcement
Regenesis state migration - Current suggestion
Starknet Decentralized Protocol - Introduction
StarkNet Decentralized Protocol - Candidate for Leader Elections
Starknet Decentralized Protocol - Consensus
Starknet Decentralized Protocol - Proofs in the Protocol
Starknet Decentralized Protocol - Checkpoints for Fast Finality
Starknet Decentralized Protocol - The Buffer Problem
Starknet Decentralization Day Summary
[SNIP] Naming convention: ‘Starknet’, not ‘StarkNet’
Useful links & articles
@myBraavos - Account Abstraction 101: Why? How? What? - Discover how this game-changing technology is making crypto wallets much more secure and user-friendly
@myBraavos - What’s the future of the #HardwareSigner? - How safe is it? - Can it replace hardware wallets? - Here's a quick thread on these points
@Starknet_OG - One of #Starknet's most innovative projects recently launched a community incentive campaign - If you want to know more about how to take part in this, you've come to the right place
@Carbonable_io - Carbonable - Project Manjarisoa, Madagascar - Overview video of the project
@0xNurstar - Interview with the Realms Metaverse Game-By the Chinese StarkNet Community (English Version)
@StarkNetAfrica - Starknet Nairobi Bootcamp #1: Introduction to Blockchain, Layer 2 and Starknet - The recording of the Starknet Nairobi Bootcamp #1
@Starknet_OG - Here's a recap 🧵 of all my social media accounts and what I do in each of them - This way, you won't miss anything about the Starknet ecosystem
@stokasz - The Ultimate Form of Blockchain Gaming: Exploring 'Fully On-Chain' through Dark Forest & Loot - Looking for a good read about early onchain gaming projects? Here it is
@CarmineOptions - Why does options trading matter, and how can Carmine Options help you hedge your portfolio?
Developer resources
@p_e - The language is evolving quickly so one of the best ways to learn it is to study the corelib and projects like Quaireaux, Kakarot and Dojo - All that and more featured below
@ClassLambda - Hacking with fuzzers - In this video, Daphne Hernandez talks about fuzzers and how to use them to your advantage, either to maintain your code or to see weaknesses in someone else's code
@ClassLambda - LambdaWorks or how we decided to create our zkSNARKs library and a STARK prover
@StarkNetAfrica - It's another Dev Thursday! And today we’ll be taking a deep dive into the new and very much anticipated Cairo 1.0 - Deep dive into Cairo 1.0
@ClassLambda - Workshop - STARK101-rs: How STARKs work (Part 1) - The recording of the first part of the workshop "STARK101-rs: How STARKs work" is now up on Youtube
@espejelomar - This year we welcome Cairo 1.0 with features that will improve usability, security and comfort - Check out this material written by the community and @StarkWareLtd
Dates and Events
@starknetvietnam - Starknet Ecosystem Deep Dive: Introducing Cartridge - Time: Wednesday, March 8th 2023, 7 pm UTC+7 (12 pm UTC)
@wearefiniam - We'll have an awesome day with a Starknet 101 workshop https://lu.ma/qaq0oxp3 to get some new frens onboard - Date : Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 in Porto
@0xWiktoria - Glad to inform you guys that the first Starknet meetup will take place in Warsaw in the next few weeks - Date : TBA
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