Abdel Bakhta from Starkware discusses the origins and evolution of Starkware culture, transitioning to decentralization, the Starknet Playbook, the Stark Dads, and future plans. Delve into the Starknet Mafia, Abdel's focus areas, and the community's journey towards decentralization and governance in StarqueNet.
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Quick takeaways
Starkware's upcoming Volition feature offers smart contract developers granular control over data availability solutions, enhancing application security and flexibility.
Starknet's unique support for native in-constructions enables developers to unlock innovative use cases and fully leverage the network's infrastructure.
Starkware's StarqueNet community promotes collaboration, open-source culture, and decentralized decision-making, driving the ecosystem's growth and success.
Deep dives
Excitement about reducing fees and enhancing performance
Starknet users are eagerly anticipating the integration of EIP-4484, which is expected to significantly reduce fees for transactions. With most of the current fees being attributed to data availability (DA), the strength of Starknet's proving technology is expected to shine once DA costs are no longer a concern. This will result in a highly competitive fee structure. Additionally, the upcoming Volition feature is creating a lot of buzz. It will allow smart contract developers to choose their DA layer at a granular level, giving them the flexibility to use different DA solutions like Ethereum, Optimism, and others based on their specific needs. This opens up new possibilities for applications to leverage different security levels and optimize their use of on-chain metadata.
Excitement about native in-construction
Starknet's support for native in-construction is generating significant excitement within the community. This unique feature sets Starknet apart from other networks and enables developers to build applications with native in-constructions exclusively. This capability empowers developers to unleash new possibilities and explore innovative use cases that leverage the full potential of Starknet's native infrastructure.
The importance of community and collaboration
The Starqueare StarqueNet community places a strong emphasis on collaboration and embracing differences. Builders within the ecosystem are encouraged to think outside the box and pursue unique, disruptive ideas. The open-source culture in the community fosters cooperation and promotes healthy competition. The community also recognizes the significance of geographic diversity and has expanded its reach to emerging regions like Latin America and Africa. Furthermore, the key figures in the community, like Ellie and Uri, have played instrumental roles in connecting builders, providing support, and driving the long-term success of Starknet. The community values a strong organic governance structure and seeks to attract partners who share their vision and commitment to the protocol's development.
The Gradual Decentralization Process of StarqueNet
The decentralization process of StarqueNet was achieved gradually. The initial small community played a crucial role in building a strong foundation. The community members had direct interactions and participated in hacker houses, which fostered a sense of camaraderie and commitment to the project. Not scaling too fast allowed for consolidation in strategic areas, such as France, where a loyal and committed group of builders formed. The community was included in decision-making processes, providing feedback and identifying pain points. To support the ecosystem, an exploration team was created, which worked on open source projects and paid community members for contributions. The goal was to eat their own dog food and retain talent within the ecosystem. Project ownership was also emphasized, with projects like Kakarot being fully autonomous and owned by community members.
The Maturation and Growth of StarqueNet's Ecosystem
StarqueNet's journey has seen the maturation and growth of builders within the ecosystem. Many builders started as hackers, participating in hackathons and experimental projects, before transitioning to creating their own startups and businesses. The StarqueNet ecosystem has witnessed the emergence of projects like Avenue, a leading DEX aggregator, and Akubo, a highly capital-efficient AMM. Other projects focus on AI and machine learning, real-world asset tokenization, games, and more. The builders have grown from beginners to experts in Cairo, the language of StarqueNet, and have contributed to a vibrant and self-sufficient ecosystem. The focus now is on scaling the ecosystem while exploring new strategies and attracting developers from non-Ethereum ecosystems to further strengthen and diversify the StarqueNet community.
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