Starknet (STRK)

  • Official Website: starknet.io
  • Definition: Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, using zk-rollups to improve scalability and reduce fees.
  • Category: Layer 2 chain, Token.
  • What It Is: A platform for fast, low-cost transactions on Ethereum.
  • Function: Enables scalable and efficient transactions for dApps and DeFi.
  • Analogy: Think of Starknet as a high-speed elevator. It moves transactions quickly and efficiently on Ethereum.
  • Pros: Scalability, low fees, Ethereum compatibility.
  • Cons: Complexity, competition from other Layer 2 solutions.
  • Controversies: Centralization concerns, reliance on Ethereum.

This page was last updated on January 28, 2025.