Exploring the trade-offs of consensus in #Starknet decentralized protocol.

In part 1 of the last post of this series, we dive into dual ledger designs, slashing equivocators, responsiveness, and streamlining the critical path to consensus.

https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-consensus/5386

You can find the previous posts in this series in these links:

https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-introduction/2671

https://community.starknet.io/t/starknet-decentralized-protocol-candidate-for-leader-elections/4751/9

Decentralized Starknet

We realize that the previous message regarding updates to StarkNet wallets may have caused confusion regarding the frequency of these updates. The request to update 5 times was a miscommunication. The intention was to check regularly as a method to reduce risks.

In the coming months, there will be additional upgrades made to StarkNet. StarkNet is in alpha and users should expect changes.

As such, it is recommended to connect regularly to check for updates, we recommend every couple of months. At a minimum, one breaking update will be due to the transition to version 0.11.0, and later on, due to the implementation of Regenesis.

It is crucial to update your wallet now before the transition to version 0.11.0 and later this year before the Regenesis.

We don't treat this lightly at all, and we do all our efforts to avoid those kinds of changes. Specifically, we don't plan anything like that in the future.

However, it's possible that additional updates may be implemented in the future, but the specifics are yet to be determined.

It is recommended to periodically check for updates as a best practice. It’s also a great way to stay up to date with what’s happening with StarkNet!

The cost of these updates is expected to be minimal or potentially subsidized. The primary cost associated with these updates is the effort required to periodically check for them.

Reminder: Update StarkNet Wallets regularly!

Calling all artists and designoors in the StarkNet ecosystem!

Get ready to flex those creative muscles, because the StarkWare Sessions 2023 T-Shirt Design Contest 🎨🎉is now open!

The top 4 designs will win free admission to the event and tons of merch!

#StarkWareSessions

We are excited to invite you to join us at StarkWare Sessions 2023, where we will have the chance to learn from and connect with some of the leading figures in the Ethereum and Crypto space.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the conversation shaping the future of Ethereum and the decentralized web, and to connect with others passionate about this space.

As part of the event, we are hosting the StarkNet T-shirt Design Contest.

This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design skills, and to be a part of the StarkNet community.

The best 4 designs will be selected by a jury of StarkNet fam members, and the winners will receive free admission to the StarkWare Sessions 2023 event and a bag of Merch 🛍️🎁

The selected designs will be printed on-site and given away for free to the attendees of the event.

StarkNet is known to empower creativity 🌈, and so we encourage all designers in the StarkNet ecosystem to participate in this contest🎨. Here are the guidelines for the designs:

• The t-shirt color is white 🤍
• Designs should be one-side printing 🖼
• Designs should be no larger than A4 size 📄
• Designs may include max 5 colors, StarkNet colors vibe more 🎨💫

So grab your pens, paints, or graphic design software, and let your creativity shine! 🌟

We can't wait to see what you come up with. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and shape the trajectory of Ethereum and crypto.

We hope to see you at the StarkWare Sessions 2023! 🤩

To make it easier for us to track and organize your amazing submissions, please use the hashtag #SWS23Art when tweeting about your work. Don't forget to tag @starknet too!

We can't wait to see your creations 🎨🔥

Design Your Way into the Crypto World: StarkNet T-Shirt Design Contest

Hey 🐵🤡🤠🦄🐶🦊🦀🐼!
We wanted to invite you to join us at the StarkWare Sessions 2023, where we will have the chance to learn from and connect with some of the leading figures in the Ethereum and Crypto space.

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the conversation shaping the future of Ethereum and the decentralized web.🌐

During the sessions, we will hear from bigbrains in math, cryptography, engineering, and Ethereum about the latest innovations and ideas driving the industry forward. 💡

We'll also have the chance to vibe with others passionate about this space and potentially form meaningful connections with potential co-founders, fam members, investors, advisors, partners, and customers. 🤝

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and shape the trajectory of Ethereum and crypto.

We hope to see you there! 🤞🏼👀🤞🏼

Find all the info you need in the pinned tweet.📌

Join us at the Starkware Sessions 23: Learn from Ethereum and web3 Experts and Network with Like-Minded Individuals

Account Abstraction is transforming crypto!

Say goodbye to seed phrases & hello to multi-factor authentication, plug-ins, fee payment in any token & more. 🔐

Welcome to the new era of simple & secure transactions.

Account Abstraction is a revolutionary new technology that enables users to have full control of their cryptocurrency, while making transactions as secure and simple as possible.

Rather than relying on cumbersome methods like seed phrases, which often become obsolete, Account Abstraction allows apps to build authentication features users are accustomed to, like face ID and pincodes, and multi-factor authentication.

For example, users can set conditions for a series of transactions to be completed at pre-defined times, and can even keep a list of scam addresses that are automatically blocked.

It also introduces "plug-ins", which act as an app store for accounts, enabling users to choose features most important to them, and to harness the latest crypto technology that emerges.

Aside from improved usability, Account Abstraction also allows for a greater variety of devices to use for approving transactions.

It supports paying gas fees in any token and allows for third-party developers to create plug-ins with extra features.

This can be especially beneficial for projects that want to pay fees on behalf of users.

Account Abstraction is an improvement over the traditional EOAs (Externally Owned Accounts) that many people use, where one mistake (like losing a seed phrase) can lead to the loss of everything.

It also moves us closer to a world of Web2 simplicity, with the power of Web3.

Introducing Account Abstraction on StarkNet

It was a great success! 🏆🌟

Our first blockchain meetup for women in Tel Aviv was a huge success, with a turnout of dedicated and interested participants.

We were fortunate to have Elin Tulchinsky, Kineret Segal, and Yael Einziger Doweck @YaelDoweck sharing their insights and expertise on the exciting world of blockchain technology.

Their talks were truly inspiring and provided a great taste of our ecosystem.

We were also lucky to have Judith Katz close the evening with her fascinating lecture. 🍀🎤🎓

It was a pleasure to share more information about the opportunities that blockchain technology presents, as well as the products we develop to solve the challenges it faces.

We want to give a big thank you to all of the speakers and participants for their time and dedication. 🙏🏼🎤💪🏼

We're already looking forward to hosting more events like this in the future and showcasing the strength and innovation of the women in our community. 👩‍💼🔜🚀

Keep an eye out for updates (and the snacks)!👀🍪🎉

Female Innovators in Blockchain: Driving Progress and Disruption

🎉Greetings, Planeswalkers!

Are you ready for an epic journey through time?

Join us for a special STARK @ Home event with the OGs of Magic: The Gathering, Dr. Richard Garfield and Skaff Elias, hosted by @EliBenSasson 🧙‍♂️

In this discussion, we will explore the history of Magic The Gathering 🧙‍♀️ and how decentralized technologies like blockchains and validity rollups could revolutionize the gaming experience and bring new possibilities for innovation, fairness, and value.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the legendary game creators themselves and be a part of the conversation. 🤝

A journey through time awaits! Will you join us?

Register now to secure your spot:

📅 20th December 2022, 17:30 UTC

https://www.crowdcast.io/e/vyosiesj/register #MTG

Exploring the Future of Magic: The Gathering with Blockchain Technology

Time to unlock the full potential of blockchain-based fantasy sports! ⛓️🤓⚽️🏆

Dive into the world of @Sorare and experience the benefits of faster transactions, lower gas fees and higher security with StarkEx.

Read the full thread to learn more! 🤔👀

Sorare is a blockchain-based fantasy football, basketball and baseball game that provides sport fans with the opportunity to collect and trade digital player cards.

Through these cards, users can build virtual teams and compete against other users.

By being aware of the performance of their players in real-life, users can earn more points within the Sorare game.

The Ethereum based platform was developed in 2018 and has become increasingly popular.

Over the past month Sorare has been the second-highest NFT collection in terms of trading volume.

Notably, the biggest sale happened involving Man City star Erling Haaland's Unique Card, selling for 265 ETH or 609,000 euros.


This was followed by the sale of Kylian Mbappe's card for 416,000 euros and Messi and Ronaldo's cards both reaching over 200,000 euros each.

Sorare has had over $500M NFT sales on secondary markets and 2M users, with 380K monthly active users.

Overall, users can sign up and receive five cards of players for free.

They can then use these cards and points are awarded based on the performance of their players in real life.

Users have the option of buying more cards on the NFT marketplace and can use Ether $eth to buy and sell these cards.

Lastly, users can win bonuses for holding great talents which play often and get a +5% bonus for cards of the current season.

Thus, Sorare provides a great opportunity for soccer fans to invest and have fun at the same time.

However, caution should be taken before investing any real money and that users should research the project and the cards they are considering purchasing.

Sorare chose #StarkEx because it offers them the same level of security and decentralization as Ethereum while providing high scalability and transparency. 🔐🤝🤖⚡️

This L2 scaling solution drastically reduced the amount of gas fees that Sorare had to pay, allowing them to offer their cards at much more accessible prices.

Additionally, StarkWare's helpful documentation and support staff made the entire integration process smoother and quicker than expected.

With the switch to StarkEx, Sorare can make NFTs more accessible to those who wish to use less money to play the game.

Overall, Sorare has made NFTs more mainstream and accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget.

With the help of the StarkEx scaling solution, users can now join the game and trade digital player cards with ease.


This has opened up a whole new world of opportunitiesto sport fans, allowing them to truly own and trade the digital cards of their favorite players. 👩‍💻✨🤝

As more people become aware of Sorare and the benefits that come with it, it’s only a matter of time before NFTs become as popular as collector cards.

A huge shout out to the amazingly talented StarkEx team!

Thanks for all the hard work that you do to make our projects successful
@avihu28 @yaeldoweck @Anatvai @haymanLiron @davidengel79
🙌🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👍🏼💪🏼✨

Experience the Benefits of Blockchain-Powered Fantasy Sports with Sorare & StarkEx

Thanks to @DaveEngel for giving insights into how amazing companies like @Immutable, @dYdX and @Sorare are creating the future of Web3 on Ethereum with @StarkWareLtd!

Big thanks to @DexterCousins for hosting!

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https://pod.link/1654660471/episode/2047483622443f768e090250cb868c84

This is how we envision the future of finance:

Set up your account on a DEX on top of the StarkEx platform and enjoy #Ethereum secured, low-latency trading, with complete control of your funds.

Which Decentralized Exchanges are live on StarkEx? Let's explore the major ones! ⏬

. @dYdX is a peer-to-peer derivatives exchange that provides spot, margin, and perpetual futures trading. For spot trading, which is buying or selling assets at their market prices, traders can customize their trading experience with limit and stop-loss orders.

Margin trading amplifies one’s market position with borrowed funds, but with great risk. Perpetual futures allows traders to fund their positions with a fraction of their price exposure.

dYdX runs on StarkWare’s Layer 2 SaaS platform #StarkEx, which provides fast transactions and low fees.

To protect user funds, dYdX operates a hybrid model in which on-chain transactions are paired with an off-chain matching engine.

As it does not custody users’ funds, it cannot seize them.

. @OfficialApeXdex is a non-custodial trading platform with limitless access to the perpetual swaps market. It offers a secure and transparent trading environment with layer 2 scalability and validity proofs to ensure maximum security.

Furthermore, users can trade with up to 20x leverage, multi-chain deposits and withdrawals, as well as low fees and instant settlement.

Self-custody is a core principle of ApeX Pro, allowing traders to have complete control over their assets without the need for third-party custodians.

. @rhinofi enables users to buy, sell and trade tokens without gas fees and delays typical of Ethereum L1.

The platform is part of the growing DeFi (Decentralized Finance) movement, which is more efficient than traditional finance (TradFi) systems and gives millions of people access to a financial system they would not otherwise have.

Additionally, Rhino allows users to bridge tokens across different blockchains without ever having to leave the application, setting up wallets or paying gas fees.

This makes it easier for users to self-custody funds, since they do not need to worry about switching wallets or paying high fees to move their funds.

This way, Rhino gives users the power to effectively manage their own funds and access financial opportunities from anywhere in the world.