Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Independence
Starknet's community has approved research into transitioning to a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain.
Starknet's community has approved research into transitioning to a post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain. Starknet (STRK) is trading at ₹5.19 ($0.0549), down 1.0% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by The Block, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:45:02 UTC.
This move could position Starknet as a leader in quantum-resistant blockchain technology, addressing future security challenges in the crypto space.
- Starknet community approves research into post-quantum Layer 1 transition.
- Draft whitepaper expected in November.
- Starknet's TVL drops 25.7% in the past week to $338.22M.
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- Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Independence — this brief
Starknet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for 
Ethereum, is exploring a significant shift towards becoming an independent post-quantum Layer 1 blockchain. The community has voted in favor of this research initiative, which aims to address potential security threats from quantum computing.
The decision underscores the growing concern within the crypto community about the future impact of quantum computing on blockchain security. By transitioning to a post-quantum Layer 1, Starknet could potentially safeguard its network against these emerging technological risks.
The Block reports that a draft whitepaper detailing the transition plan is expected to be released in November. This document will likely outline the technical roadmap and timeline for the proposed changes.
Currently, Starknet operates as a Layer 2 solution with a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $338.22M, according to DeFiLlama. However, the TVL has seen a significant decline of 25.7% over the past week, reflecting broader market trends.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.81T, with 
Bitcoin down 1.63% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 68, indicating a state of 'Greed' among investors. Starknet's native token, STRK, is currently priced at $0.05546, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.96% and a 7-day drop of 32.46%.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Starknet (STRK) has moved from ₹5.25$0.0555 to ₹5.19$0.0549 — -1.01%.
The chart plots STRK's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 STRK ≈ ₹5.7 (about $0.0549), down 2.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 22, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Starknet Community Votes to Explore Post-Quantum Layer 1 Ind — questions & answers
What is Starknet's current TVL?
Starknet's TVL is $338.22M, down 25.7% over the past week.
When will the draft whitepaper be released?
The draft whitepaper is expected in November.
Why is Starknet considering a transition to Layer 1?
The transition aims to address potential security threats from quantum computing.
How much is 1 Starknet worth in rupee today?
About ₹5.7 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.0549. The rupee price moves with both STRK's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Starknet in rupee page for any amount.
Has Starknet's price moved since this brief was published?
STRK is down 1.01% since this brief first published — trading at ₹5.19 ($0.0549) now versus ₹5.25 ($0.0555) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from The Block. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.