Should Starknet become an independent post-quantum L1?

🏛 Governance
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On October 8th, StarkWare announced they are actively exploring the possibility of Starknet evolving into an independent post-quantum L1, with greater control over its own security (post). StarkWare has since said which way they lean (post). This non-binding poll seeks to gauge STRK holders’ interest in exploring that direction further.

Why was this proposal made?

Security. The parts of Starknet under Starknet’s control can be quantum-resistant soon. The parts that depend on Ethereum, such as the bridge and data availability, are tied to Ethereum’s timeline. An independent L1 removes that dependency. No timeline for that exists yet, but Starknet starts further ahead than most chains. Starknet already runs on hash-based STARK proofs and native account abstraction. The core protocol is provably safe from quantum computers, and user accounts can adopt post-quantum signatures without a protocol upgrade. What remains is listed surface by surface on the Quantum Hub.

What is fixed, what is open?

Whatever the path, STRK is the token, with no new token. Bridges from Ethereum to Starknet will stay open.

What happens next?

  1. This non-binding poll seeks to gauge STRK holders’ interest in exploring that direction further. It will run for 7 days.

  2. Results will be immediately visible at poll close.

  3. If the poll result is “Yes”, a research effort on the matter will start, leading to more detailed proposals and polls.

  4. If the poll result is “No”, the post-quantum work as an L2 continues.

  5. If the poll result is “Neutral”, this thread stays open until the missing answers are in.

Vote here: Poll on Snapshot. This thread is open for comments and discussions on the matter.

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Yes.

But here’s the important part:

It’s not just the hype surrounding quantum computing. We’re facing two very important issues. If you ask me, there’s only one issue, and that’s decentralization.

1- Decentralization
The current Tendermint is inadequate and must be completely overhauled; a consensus mechanism in the style of Ethereum should be developed.

2- A new token economy compatible with the consensus mechanism

Also, it bothers me that official accounts on Twitter are constantly talking about the token price.