Starknet Proposes Quantum-Resistant L1 Shift in Community Vote
Starknet has launched a seven-day governance vote to explore creating an independent layer-1 blockchain to mitigate quantum computing risks.
Starknet has launched a seven-day governance vote to explore creating an independent layer-1 blockchain to mitigate quantum computing risks. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at ₹2,25,066 ($2,362.83). This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Cointelegraph, Crypto.news), plus live market data, as of Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:02 UTC.
This vote could reshape Starknet's future by potentially reducing its dependency on Ethereum's roadmap while addressing long-term security concerns around quantum advancements. The outcome will influence Starknet's technological direction and its relationship with Ethereum.
- Starknet's governance vote runs for seven days to study quantum-resistant L1 transition.
- Starknet's TVL is $431.53M, up 45.5% in seven days.
- STRK token price shows resilience despite market downturn.
Both Cointelegraph and Crypto.news report that Starknet has initiated a seven-day governance vote to explore the possibility of developing an independent layer-1 blockchain focused on quantum resistance. They agree that this move aims to reduce Starknet's reliance on Ethereum's upgrade schedule for quantum security. However, while Crypto.news emphasizes the technical aspect of building a quantum-resistant blockchain, Cointelegraph highlights the potential impact on Starknet's relationship with Ethereum.
Starknet has launched a governance vote to explore the possibility of creating an independent layer-1 blockchain. The proposal aims to address potential risks posed by future quantum computing advancements, which could threaten existing cryptographic systems.
The vote, open to STRK token holders, will run for seven days. If approved, it would initiate a study into the feasibility of transitioning Starknet to a standalone blockchain designed to resist quantum attacks.
This proposal comes amid growing concerns about the long-term security of layer-2 solutions that rely on 
Ethereum's infrastructure. Ethereum is expected to implement quantum-resistant upgrades, but the timeline for these changes remains uncertain.
According to DeFiLlama, Starknet's total value locked (TVL) stands at $431.53 million, representing a 45.5% increase over the past seven days. This suggests strong growth and interest in the platform despite the broader market downturn.
The cryptocurrency market remains in a state of flux, with the total market cap at $2.78 trillion and 
Bitcoin down 2.87% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum, the primary platform for Starknet, has seen a 5.45% drop in the same period. Meanwhile, the STRK token has shown relative resilience, with a 1.10% decline in the last 24 hours but a significant 39.73% increase over the past week.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from ₹2,25,082.25$2,363.00 to ₹2,25,066.06$2,362.83 — -0.01%.
The chart plots ETH'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 ETH ≈ ₹244,281.18 (about $2,362.83), down 5.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Starknet Proposes Quantum-Resistant L1 Shift in Community Vo — questions & answers
What is the purpose of Starknet's governance vote?
The vote aims to explore transitioning Starknet to a quantum-resistant layer-1 blockchain.
How long will the Starknet vote last?
The governance vote will be open for seven days.
What is Starknet's current TVL?
Starknet's TVL is $431.53 million, up 45.5% in seven days.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in rupee today?
About ₹244,281.18 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,362.83. The rupee price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Ethereum in rupee page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cointelegraph, Crypto.news, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. 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.