• StarkNet offers advantages such as privacy, scalability, security, etc
• It has enormous potential for gaining popularity in the market.

Rollups and ZK-STARK technology are used by StarkNet, a scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, to increase scalability, lower transaction costs, and boost privacy. By moving computation and data off-chain, it promises to overcome the drawbacks of Ethereum’s mainnet, such as high gas costs and sluggish transaction speeds, while still preserving the network’s security and decentralization.

For secure and effective Ethereum scaling, StarkNet uses ZK rollup and Stark proofs to reach over 1,000,000 TPS. StarkNet incorporates account abstraction while providing improved security, privacy, and scalability.

How Does StarkNet Work?

Rollup technology enables off-chain transaction processing, while utilizing the Ethereum mainnet for security and finality. Rollups are Layer-2 solutions. The roll-up technique is used by StarkNet to achieve scalability by off-chaining the majority of processing workloads. In a rollup, a batch—a compacted representation of numerous transactions—rather than the entire mainnet’s transactions are published to the Ethereum mainnet.

Using an optimistic rollup strategy, StarkNet only submits proof of validity for transactions that are initially conducted off-chain. This proof, which is available to everyone on the mainnet, guarantees that the off-chain computations have been carried out appropriately. StarkNet considerably increases scalability and lowers gas costs by minimizing the on-chain footprint to only the proofs and crucial data.

Zero-knowledge scaleable transparent arguments of knowledge, or ZK-STARKs

A type of zero-knowledge proof system called a ZK-STARK enables one party to demonstrate to another that a claim is true without disclosing any underlying information or calculations. To guarantee the security and reliability of off-chain computations, StarkNet uses ZK-STARKs. These proofs act as cryptographic proofs that the off-chain computations are accurate and verifiable by anyone on the Ethereum mainnet.

By removing the requirement to perform computations on-chain while maintaining transparency and audibility, ZK-STARKs provide scalability benefits. The off-chain computations are combined with StarkNet, converted into a proof, and then sent to the Ethereum mainnet for validation. 

Benefits Of StarkNet 

• Account Abstraction (AA): Users are not needed to sign each transaction using their private keys while utilizing AA. By combining the two account types, AA addresses the drawbacks of Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs), giving customers access to built-in fail-safe methods and additional transaction verification tools. The native integration within wallets and applications on the StarkNet blockchain is what sets AA on Ethereum apart from AA on that platform. In contrast, integrating AA functionality into wallets and providers takes more work with Ethereum. In addition to being expensive, this requires a lot of effort to achieve a seamless connection.
• Decentralization and Security: StarkNet upholds the Ethereum network’s decentralized structure and security assurances. The Ethereum mainnet is the foundation for the finality of transactions and immutability of the ledger, assuring the system’s overall security. StarkNet offers a trustless environment where users may rely on the Ethereum network’s consensus processes for validation by anchoring the state and proofs of off-chain computations on the mainnet.

Off-chain computations are also made to be cryptographically safe and tamper-proof through the usage of ZK-STARKs. 

• Reduced Gas Fees and Increased Transaction Speeds: Rollups and ZK-STARKs are used by StarkNet, which significantly reduces transaction costs and increases transaction speeds. The gas costs connected with completing transactions on the Ethereum mainnet are significantly decreased by moving the majority of calculations off-chain. In comparison to the Ethereum mainnet, users can interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and conduct transactions on StarkNet for substantially less money.

Additionally, StarkNet achieves better transaction speeds because the majority of the computational work is done off-chain. Users receive confirmations more quickly, resulting in a more responsive and effective user experience.

Conclusion 

It will be intriguing to watch the prospective use cases gain popularity in the market given the advantages provided by StarkNet, such as privacy, scalability, security, and account abstraction.

With 68 projects now integrated into the mainnet and more than 100 projects still under development, StarkNet has enormous potential. Particularly, the Argent Wallet and JediSwap initiatives on StarkNet have begun attracting the interest of the market.