Starknet’s proposed Ethereum exit wins 93.52% support for further research

Starknet’s community has backed research into an independent, quantum-resistant layer-1 blockchain, with 93.52% of voting power supporting the proposal following a seven-day governance vote. Summary Starknet’s seven-day governance vote closed October 22 with 93.52% of voting power supporting research into an independent layer-1 blockchain. Approximately 3,200 votes were recorded in the non-binding poll, which did not authorize leaving Ethereum. StarkWare and the Starknet Foundation will examine an independent, quantum-resistant network before another governance decision. STRK will remain the native token, with no replacement planned, while existing Ethereum bridges are expected to remain open. StarkWare plans to publish a draft whitepaper in November, outlining the technical questions surrounding a possible transition. According to the official governance proposal, the non-binding poll closed on October 22 after attracting approximately 3,200 votes, giving StarkWare and the Starknet Foundation community support to investigate the proposed transition without authorizing a departure from Ethereum. The result represents the first formal community response to StarkWare’s October 8 prop...