# \#consensus **URL:** https://community.starknet.io/tag/consensus/25.md [Latest](https://community.starknet.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.starknet.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.starknet.io/tags.md) --- ## [Should Starknet become an independent post-quantum L1?](https://community.starknet.io/t/should-starknet-become-an-independent-post-quantum-l1/116392)
**Author:** [@henrli](https://community.starknet.io/u/henrli)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/should-starknet-become-an-independent-post-quantum-l1/116392 "2026-10-21T08:47:08Z")
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 whic… --- ## [Feedback and Counterproposal on L2Beat's Stage 1 Requirements Proposed Update](https://community.starknet.io/t/feedback-and-counterproposal-on-l2beats-stage-1-requirements-proposed-update/116094)
**Author:** [@eitanm-starkware](https://community.starknet.io/u/eitanm-starkware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/feedback-and-counterproposal-on-l2beats-stage-1-requirements-proposed-update/116094 "2025-12-22T15:45:05Z")
Abstract The proposed “Security Council permanently inactive” assumption is a Stage 2 autonomy bar, not a Stage 1 refinement. Keep Stage 1 stable; designate Stage 2 as the home for censorship-resistance mechanisms in pr… --- ## [Starknet DAO Governance and Tokenomics: Relational Sustainability Brief](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-dao-governance-and-tokenomics-relational-sustainability-brief/116063)
**Author:** [@inca](https://community.starknet.io/u/inca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-dao-governance-and-tokenomics-relational-sustainability-brief/116063 "2025-11-17T06:13:29Z")
Summary: Financial infrastructure as a public good Starknet DAO’s governance and tokenomics illustrate an ongoing transition toward decentralized self-sustainability. The system benefits from significant technical innova… --- ## [Proposal for the Monetary Committee: Adjusting the Inflation Coefficient (c) to Support Sustainable Staking Participation](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-for-the-monetary-committee-adjusting-the-inflation-coefficient-c-to-support-sustainable-staking-participation/115775)
**Author:** [@Manor](https://community.starknet.io/u/Manor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-for-the-monetary-committee-adjusting-the-inflation-coefficient-c-to-support-sustainable-staking-participation/115775 "2025-07-23T23:36:42Z")
Proposal for the Monetary Committee: Adjusting the Inflation Coefficient (c) to Support Sustainable Staking Participation Hey everyone :slightly\_smiling\_face: This is a draft proposal to adjust the inflation coefficient… --- ## [Proposal for StarkWare's participation in Starknet staking mechanism during v2 - Feedback request](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-for-starkwares-participation-in-starknet-staking-mechanism-during-v2-feedback-request/115607)
**Author:** [@Manor](https://community.starknet.io/u/Manor)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-for-starkwares-participation-in-starknet-staking-mechanism-during-v2-feedback-request/115607 "2025-07-13T04:21:24Z")
Proposal for StarkWare’s participation in Starknet staking mechanism during v2 - Feedback request Introduction As we approach the launch of Staking v2, we at StarkWare are considering how to participate in the Staking me… --- ## [Decentralization: simplest suggestion](https://community.starknet.io/t/decentralization-simplest-suggestion/38)
**Author:** [@MichaelRiabzev](https://community.starknet.io/u/MichaelRiabzev)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/decentralization-simplest-suggestion/38 "2025-04-18T01:32:52Z")
Problem Definition: In common blockchains each block is defined by potentially a different miner, and the time slot between two blocks is relatively short (on the order of seconds to minutes). This property provides reas… --- ## [Simple Decentralized Protocol Proposal](https://community.starknet.io/t/simple-decentralized-protocol-proposal/99693)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 12:05am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/simple-decentralized-protocol-proposal/99693 "2025-03-28T00:05:13Z")
This post aims to describe a simple complete candidate for a decentralized Starknet protocol. It should be viewed as a proposal for “phase 1” of a gradual evolution that may introduce more sophisticated mechanisms and fl… --- ## [Research Paper on B.R.A.I.N. : Bitcoin Recursive Autonomous Intelligence Network](https://community.starknet.io/t/research-paper-on-b-r-a-i-n-bitcoin-recursive-autonomous-intelligence-network/115429)
**Author:** [@Laz1m0v](https://community.starknet.io/u/Laz1m0v)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/research-paper-on-b-r-a-i-n-bitcoin-recursive-autonomous-intelligence-network/115429 "2025-03-08T01:24:35Z")
“B.R.A.I.N.: Bitcoin Recursive Autonomous Intelligence Network - A Novel Framework for Self-Custodial Yield Generation via Cryptographic Time-Locked Contracts” Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the publication … --- ## [Accountability and Incentives for Consensus](https://community.starknet.io/t/accountability-and-incentives-for-consensus/115031)
**Author:** [@josef-widder](https://community.starknet.io/u/josef-widder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/accountability-and-incentives-for-consensus/115031 "2024-11-19T00:55:00Z")
It has been decided to build de-centralized Starknet using consensus engines that are based on the well-known Tendermint consensus algorithm. To be safe and live, Tendermint consensus requires that more than 2/3 of the p… --- ## [SOS blocks in the Decentralized Starknet Protocol](https://community.starknet.io/t/sos-blocks-in-the-decentralized-starknet-protocol/114659)
**Author:** [@\_dd](https://community.starknet.io/u/_dd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 11:08am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/sos-blocks-in-the-decentralized-starknet-protocol/114659 "2024-10-24T11:08:44Z")
TLDR We propose an alternative recovery mechanism from unprovable blocks which can appear due to bugs in different components of the protocol. We introduce the notion of SOS blocks. SOS blocks will contain zk-proofs (zkp… --- ## [Reflections on the Decentralized Starknet protocol](https://community.starknet.io/t/reflections-on-the-decentralized-starknet-protocol/114280)
**Author:** [@\_dd](https://community.starknet.io/u/_dd)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:00am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/reflections-on-the-decentralized-starknet-protocol/114280 "2024-07-23T08:00:42Z")
Reflections on the Decentralized Starknet protocol In this post we would like to share some of our thoughts at Nethermind’s Research group around the Starknet Decentralized protocol. For a well organized and systematic p… --- ## [ZK Governance for Starknet](https://community.starknet.io/t/zk-governance-for-starknet/114202)
**Author:** [@Mirror-Tang](https://community.starknet.io/u/Mirror-Tang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/zk-governance-for-starknet/114202 "2024-06-11T13:03:20Z")
Overview The Starknet ecosystem hosts several prominent projects, of which many are governed and managed by DAOs, such as Realms and Ekubo. Despite the decentralized nature of these organizations, there is a notable relu… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol III - Consensus](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-iii-consensus/5386)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-iii-consensus/5386 "2023-12-04T01:58:33Z")
This is post III, which continues post I (introduction) and post II (leader elections) by diving into the open questions and trade-offs surrounding the consensus protocol for Starknet. The discussion is organized into fo… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Enhancing Starknet's Operations with Syncvote](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-enhancing-starknets-operations-with-syncvote/98480)
**Author:** [@godwin13](https://community.starknet.io/u/godwin13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/proposal-enhancing-starknets-operations-with-syncvote/98480 "2023-09-28T11:25:35Z")
Introduction: We present a proposal to integrate Syncvote (app.syncvote.com) into Starknet’s operations, revolutionizing the way your community collaborates, decides, and shapes the future of the organization. By levera… --- ## [Tendermint for Starknet](https://community.starknet.io/t/tendermint-for-starknet/98248)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/tendermint-for-starknet/98248 "2023-08-28T00:51:53Z")
Tendermint is a consensus protocol developed especially for blockchains. It is widely accepted in academia, with hundreds of citations for each of its core documents (Kwon’s paper, Buchman’s thesis, and Buchman, Kwon, Mi… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol I - Introduction](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-i-introduction/2671)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-i-introduction/2671 "2023-08-17T11:27:09Z")
A few months ago we shared a preliminary version of our thoughts about the decentralization of Starknet. Since then we have absorbed feedback, consulted with experts, and expanded our thoughts to previously “blackboxed” … --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol V - Checkpoints for Fast Finality](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-v-checkpoints-for-fast-finality/6032)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:29am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-v-checkpoints-for-fast-finality/6032 "2023-07-11T11:29:03Z")
This series of posts started with an introduction, followed by a concrete candidate for leader elections, a discussion of consensus, and finally our thoughts about proofs in the protocol. This post focuses on using check… --- ## ["Arbitrum Airdrop Sybil Loophole": Proposed Measures to Address the Issue for the StarkNet Project](https://community.starknet.io/t/arbitrum-airdrop-sybil-loophole-proposed-measures-to-address-the-issue-for-the-starknet-project/54545)
**Author:** [@Bee](https://community.starknet.io/u/Bee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:42am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/arbitrum-airdrop-sybil-loophole-proposed-measures-to-address-the-issue-for-the-starknet-project/54545 "2023-07-07T06:42:03Z")
In response to the Sybil vulnerability in the Arbitrum airdrop, the StarkNet project can take the following measures: Review Sybil detection rules: StarkNet needs to review its existing Sybil detection rules, especial… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol II - Candidate for Leader Elections](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-ii-candidate-for-leader-elections/4751)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-ii-candidate-for-leader-elections/4751 "2023-06-23T15:09:33Z")
In the previous post we remarked the Starknet consensus protocol will be turn-based: time will be divided into slots and each slot will have a unique leader. This post describes a suggestion for a leader election protoco… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol IV - Proofs in the Protocol](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-iv-proofs-in-the-protocol/6030)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 8:59am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-iv-proofs-in-the-protocol/6030 "2023-05-29T08:59:21Z")
In continuation of post I (introduction), post II (leader elections), and post III (consensus), this post outlines our thoughts and questions surrounding proofs in the decentralized Starknet protocol. The exposition is d… --- ## [StarkNet decentralization : Kicking off the discussion](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralization-kicking-off-the-discussion/711)
**Author:** [@Ohad-StarkWare](https://community.starknet.io/u/Ohad-StarkWare)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralization-kicking-off-the-discussion/711 "2023-05-22T01:53:46Z")
StarkNet continues to evolve, and we gradually shift our gaze towards decentralization. While we expect StarkNet to be decentralized only at the end of the year, it’s not too early to decide on the decentralization schem… --- ## [Retrodrop proposal(For Forum Members)](https://community.starknet.io/t/retrodrop-proposal-for-forum-members/40403)
**Author:** [@Honey](https://community.starknet.io/u/Honey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 8:17am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/retrodrop-proposal-for-forum-members/40403 "2023-05-18T08:17:58Z")
I noticed a suggestion about airdropping tokens to forum users, specifically to “old users.” However, I don’t think it’s reasonable to limit airdrops to users who have been on the forum for a certain length of time. The … --- ## [Zero-Knowledge Proof with SNARKNET](https://community.starknet.io/t/zero-knowledge-proof-with-snarknet/87269)
**Author:** [@nature](https://community.starknet.io/u/nature)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/zero-knowledge-proof-with-snarknet/87269 "2023-05-07T01:47:56Z")
Hi I am doing my dissertation. It is centered on using SNARKNET as a platform to improve privacy in a blockchain e-voting system using ZKP. I have read about SNARKNET and understand that it incorporates ZKP. In practica… --- ## [Possible ways to make starknet transaction to be faster while processing multiple transactions](https://community.starknet.io/t/possible-ways-to-make-starknet-transaction-to-be-faster-while-processing-multiple-transactions/83366)
**Author:** [@timjay](https://community.starknet.io/u/timjay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/possible-ways-to-make-starknet-transaction-to-be-faster-while-processing-multiple-transactions/83366 "2023-04-12T12:56:18Z")
Ways to make transactions on starknet to be very fast --- ## [Data layer on StarkNet](https://community.starknet.io/t/data-layer-on-starknet/5102)
**Author:** [@Leo](https://community.starknet.io/u/Leo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/data-layer-on-starknet/5102 "2023-03-27T16:37:49Z")
We know that the computation is cheap on StarkNet. But how the data layer is going to work on StarkNet? In Volition (Validium and Rollup) , we can choose how transaction data is stored. For some other data likw metadata… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol VII - Chained Proof Protocols & Braiding](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-vii-chained-proof-protocols-braiding/18831)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-vii-chained-proof-protocols-braiding/18831 "2023-03-23T18:06:35Z")
Until now, our posts (1,2,3,4,5,6) have largely focused on describing protocol requirements and design problems. We are now fast approaching solutions. In this post we outline two concrete decentralized proof production … --- ## [Staking in a box](https://community.starknet.io/t/staking-in-a-box/9818)
**Author:** [@Obionecoinobi](https://community.starknet.io/u/Obionecoinobi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 7:33am UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/staking-in-a-box/9818 "2023-03-14T07:33:28Z")
How possible would it be to just airdrop people a validator set. I’m all for token airdrops, we have all seen the results, individuals tend to sell as soon as they receive there allocation. I’m no dev but thought it woul… --- ## [Starknet Decentralized Protocol VI - The Buffer Problem](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-vi-the-buffer-problem/7098)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-vi-the-buffer-problem/7098 "2023-02-22T12:36:39Z")
This post deals with a fundamental design problem for blockchain protocols with proofs: the buffer problem. We’ll start by separating it into proactive and reactive problems. Next we’ll discuss their relationship, ending… --- ## [Starknet Decentralization Day Summary](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralization-day-summary/6913)
**Author:** [@ilia](https://community.starknet.io/u/ilia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralization-day-summary/6913 "2023-02-17T13:28:47Z")
Starknet decentralization may be roughly split in two parts: the decentralized protocol and the decentralized governance and decision-making. On February 7, 2023, StarkWare held two concurrent decentralization workshops,… --- ## [What is/will be the consensus mechanism for StarkNet?](https://community.starknet.io/t/what-is-will-be-the-consensus-mechanism-for-starknet/1852)
**Author:** [@0xangelo](https://community.starknet.io/u/0xangelo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2022, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.starknet.io/t/what-is-will-be-the-consensus-mechanism-for-starknet/1852 "2022-08-27T12:56:20Z")
I was reading the documentation around the StarkNet L2 and could not be sure about what the consensus algorithm (e.g., PoW, PoS) is now or will be when decentralization plans concretize. Who will be able to participate?… [Next page](https://community.starknet.io/tag/consensus/25.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=consensus)