Current outcome
Starknet's seven-day non-binding STRK holder vote on whether to research becoming an independent post-quantum L1 remains open, currently at about 99.95% support, with voting set to close on Oct. 22 and final results not yet published; the vote does not authorize an actual transition.
Progress timeline
3 material updates- #01
⚡️Starknet考虑转为L1以自主推进量子安全升级，最快2027年实现相关升级
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said Starknet is weighing options including converting to an L1 so it can independently drive its post-quantum security migration, with upgrades potentially arriving as early as 2027.
Source evidence: theblockbeats
- #02
Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks
Starknet opened a seven-day non-binding STRK holder vote on whether to research becoming an independent post-quantum layer-1 to reduce dependence on Ethereum's quantum-security upgrade timeline; voting closes Oct. 22, results will be published, and a Yes vote only supports further research without authorizing a transition or setting an L1 timetable.
State after update: Starknet is holding a seven-day non-binding STRK holder vote on researching an independent post-quantum L1, closing Oct. 22 with results not yet published; the vote does not authorize an actual transition and further governance proposals would be required.
Source evidence: Cointelegraph
- #03
【Starknet 是否应继续转型为 L1 的研究提案支持率目前为 99.95%】
The Snapshot vote page shows the research proposal currently at about 99.95% support, with over 345 million votes in favor versus roughly 158,000 against, and voting still set to close on Oct. 22.
State after update: Starknet's seven-day non-binding STRK holder vote on whether to research becoming an independent post-quantum L1 remains open, currently at about 99.95% support, with voting set to close on Oct. 22 and final results not yet published; the vote does not authorize an actual transition.
Source evidence: foresightnews