Starknet Poll Backs L1 Research, Not Ethereum Exit

| newsbtc.com
A non-binding Starknet governance poll on 22 October received 93.52% support from 3,236 votes for researching an independent, post-quantum-secure Layer 1 network. The result does not approve a move away from Starknet’s current Ethereum Layer 2 structure or a chain migration. The Starknet Foundation and StarkWare will form a research group to assess technical requirements and economic trade-offs. Key questions include how assets would be bridged, where transaction data would be available, and how independence could affect security, liquidity, validators and applications. A draft whitepaper is expected for community review in November, with further proposals and votes required before any transition. Starknet currently relies on Ethereum for data availability, settlement and parts of its security infrastructure. Its STARK proofs and programmable accounts may support post-quantum security, but do not protect against every quantum threat. Developers are targeting quantum-safe upgrades by 2027, while Ethereum has a December 2029 target for base-layer protections. STRK would remain Starknet’s native token and Ethereum bridges are expected to remain available. For traders, the vote signals research and community interest, not an immediate change to the network or token.
Neutral
The poll is a research signal rather than an approved network change, so it offers no clear immediate catalyst for STRK. In the short term, traders may watch for volatility around the vote result and follow-up announcements, but the non-binding outcome and lack of immediate migration plans limit its direct price impact. Over the longer term, research into an independent, quantum-resistant Starknet could create uncertainty around security, liquidity, bridging and the network’s relationship with Ethereum. A credible roadmap could support confidence in the project, while costly or difficult trade-offs could weigh on sentiment. However, any effect is likely to depend on future technical findings, proposals and governance votes. STRK remains the native token, and no immediate change to its role or network operations has been approved.