STRK rallies as Starknet weighs a move from Ethereum layer 2 to its own layer 1

Starknet considers transition from Ethereum layer 2 to independent layer 1

Starknet announced on October 8 that it is actively considering a transition from an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network to an independent layer-1 blockchain, with 2027 targeted as the potential launch date for what would be the first fully quantum-resistant network.