The vote is now open, with a snapshot of current results shared by the author. It marks the first governance vote on the question, and it is non-binding. Participation is limited to STRK stakers and delegators, who are being asked whether Starknet should become an independent layer-1 blockchain. The proposal originates from StarkWare, which framed the vote as giving the community its say on the potential transition. No outcome, vote counts, or timeline for a binding decision are provided in the text. The author, identified via the post as Eli Ben-Sasson, shared the update on X, quoting StarkWare's announcement of the vote.

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+52.0% vs prior 7d

0.718% of crypto chatter · rank #14
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Thread · 6 events · started 30 Jun 12:34 · last update 15 Oct 07:44
  1. UpdateStarknet demonstrates post-quantum transaction signing on testnet2 acc.
  2. UpdateStarknet weighs becoming an L1 to control its post-quantum security upgrade30 acc.
  3. ReactionStarknet promoted as a quantum-resistant crypto bet2 acc.
  4. UpdateStarkWare targets a 2027 post-quantum transition for Starknet3 acc.
  5. UpdateStarknet considers becoming an independent L1 for post-quantum agility4 acc.
  6. UpdateStarknet proposes a vote to become an independent quantum-resistant L129 acc.
  7. Leviathan published this article

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Cited posts

  • @Calcutat CalcFirst reportOn X ↗

    BREAKING: @Starknet OFFICIALLY PROPOSES INDEPENDANT POST-QUANTUM L1

  • @iiam_Akshay AkshayOn X ↗

    $STRK HOLDERS FACE A MAJOR GOVERNANCE QUESTION. Starknet has opened a seven-day vote on whether to explore becoming an independent Layer-1 blockchain, citing concerns around Ethereum's quantum-security timeline. This is a proposal to explore a possible direction—not a confirmed…

  • @mpost_io Mpost Media GroupOn X ↗

    🗳 @Starknet has launched a seven-day community vote, asking $STRK holders whether the network should explore leaving @ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem to become an independent Layer 1 #blockchain designed to resist future #quantum computing threats. The vote is nonbinding and…

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  • @0xgilllee GilmoOn X ↗

    Starknet is becoming its own independent L1 bit by bit And their next step is to let the community decide through a 7d governance vote ending Oct 22. STRK stakers and delegates can vote on whether @Starknet should start exploring the move from Ethereum L2 to its own L1. This… https://t.co/xsHtGRdSYO

  • @CoinGapeMedia CoinGapeOn X ↗

    ⚡️ NEW: Starknet opens a non-binding vote on transitioning from Ethereum L2 to an independent, post-quantum Layer 1.

  • @crypto_banter Crypto BanterOn X ↗

    🚨STARKNET OPENS VOTE ON BECOMING AN INDEPENDENT L1! ethereum:0xca14007eff0db1f8135f4c25b34de49ab0d42766 stakers and delegators can now participate in the first non-binding governance vote on whether Starknet should transition from an Ethereum L2 to its own Layer 1. The move is…

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Positioning · STRK

Open173 open positions · 148 long · 25 short

Tracked accounts lean long about 97% of the time, so a long-heavy book is normal, not a signal. As of 18 Oct 11:23 UTC.

Reaction since the first post

Since 15 Oct 07:40 UTC23 calls opened · 15 long · 8 short

Callers with a scored record

@stanthemetaman short · entry $0.0871alpha −0.005 · 60% hit rate · 30 scored
@mars_bnb short · entry $0.0631alpha −0.032 · 60% hit rate · 20 scored
@yichuan_drive short · entry $0.0717alpha −0.081 · 52% hit rate · 25 scored

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Crowding69th percentile · vs last 28 days, 50 typical
Pulse 24h8/100 · unusualness of new calls, 0–100, 50 typical, higher means more long than usual
Book97.4% long · 11,258 accounts

As of 18 Oct 11:35 UTC.

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