Starknet Weighs L1 Move as Quantum Security Concerns Grow
Eli Ben-Sasson says Starknet could become an L1 to control security upgrades, with quantum resistance possible in 2027.
Gas fees are transaction costs paid by users to process operations on a blockchain network. They compensate validators or miners for the computational resources required to execute transactions and smart contracts. Gas fees can vary depending on network congestion and demand. On platforms like Ethereum, fees are a critical part of network security and functionality. High gas fees have driven the development of Layer 2 solutions and alternative blockchains.
Eli Ben-Sasson says Starknet could become an L1 to control security upgrades, with quantum resistance possible in 2027.
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Blast will wind down its Ethereum L2, pause withdrawals to unwind Lido assets and close its withdrawal interface on October 26.