StarkNet Roundup #45

Weekly summary of all things StarkNet

Dec 12, 2022

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Welcome to the 45st edition of my weekly comprehensive StarkNet summary. The previous update can be found here. 👇🏻

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StarkNet Roundup #44

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Let’s get into this week’s news! 💪

Protocol & dev tool updates

@StarkWareLtd - Introducing StarkNet v0.10.3 to testnet - which includes increased performance improvements & the removal of deprecated Deploy transactions
@StarkscanCo - 📈 StarkNet Stats are now available on Starkscan - TPS performance in real-time - Most popular Account Calls and Events on StarkNet - Transaction broken down by different types
@AgoLajko - Slush 0.2 is live - It now supports deploying to multiple nodes for a decentralised network
New version of starknet.py (v0.12.0-alpha) has been released
New version of starknet.js (v4.17.1) has been released

StarkNet Community & Shamans Highlights

StarkNet Workshop #8: Yet another (much-needed) introduction on Account Abstraction

Supporting webauthn on Starknet

WebAuthn 3 is an industry standard specification for accessing Public Key credentials. It defines a set of APIs and interfaces for securely generating keypairs that can subsequently be used for user authentication. The specification is widely supported (Apple, Google, Microsoft) and provides an array of configuration options, each with different usability and security tradeoffs.
In the most usable configuration, platform authentications (Face ID, finger print, ect) provide a simple way for users to securely generate + manage their keypair. Many platforms today include secure elements which can be leveraged through the webauthn api. Passkeys further improve user experience by transparently synchronizing credentials across devices and supporting recovery through the root platform account (i.e. iCloud).
In the most secure configuration, roaming authentications allow specialized hardware to generate credentials and assertions, allowing users to manage their credentials using FIDO2 compliant devices such as Yubikeys or a Ledger (coming soon).
This massive shift in authentication logic is being catalyzed by existing software and hardware providers that represent almost the entirety of the device ecosystem today. Supporting Webauthn credentials allows Starknet to capitalize this momentum, to provide a massive improvement in blockchain usability and, to provide a path for mainstream user adoption.
To summarize:
Standardized
Supported by all major browsers and vendors
Platform + Roaming authenticators (FIDO2)
Configurable
Algorithms (P-256, RS256, ect)
Extensions (Large Blob Storage)
Transports (USB, NFC, BLE, HYBRID, INTERNAL)
User Friendly
Platform authenticators generate + manage key pairs securely
Key recovery + cross device synchronization done natively (Pass Keys)

Useful links & articles

@myBraavos - What are the differences between a Smart Contract based Wallet and other wallets? - This thread is extracted from a #Braavosians talks featuring @mottylen and @starknetvietnam
@PoolCleaner6 - In this thread I want to share why the StarkNet ecosystem is growing so fast and why with people like the @braavos team
@odin_free - How to avoid 95% of all rugs on StarkNet
@TheNewtonHQ - Everything you need to know about this very important project - meet KAKAROT
@Starknet_edu - StarkEx and StarkNet go L3 - Unlocking Hyper-Scalability with Recursive Proving
@0xSpaceShard - Learning about StarkNet - Community, Hub & Edu Resources - New blog post about StarkNet community and educational resources
@Testnet_Digger - You hear more and more about #StarkNet, want to get involved but need to know how? - In 10 minutes of reading, you will have all the tools at your disposal to be part of this exciting ecosystem
@StarkWareLtd - Which Decentralized Exchanges are live on StarkEx? - Let's explore the major ones in this thread
@Starknet_edu - Storage Proofs: Blockchain Interoperability Made Easy Storage proofs (SP). It's an unsexy name for a very, very powerful StarkNet tool - Let’s take a look at this concept
@Karim_Hadni - Account Abstraction 101: Game Changer for Web3 Mainstream Adoption? - Medium article about what is it and could it help cross the chasm to mainstream adoption ?
@StarkNetAfrica - Today we will be taking a detailed look into @Carbonable_io, a pioneer in massively funding nature-based decarbonization projects through DeFi - StarkNet Ecosystem Deep Dive #5
@matchbox_dao - The future of on-chain gaming: 'The promise of MUD ECS engine'
@zkxprotocol - The FTX implosion last month wreaked havoc in the crypto industry ☠️ We dug deep to review the impact on the Markets and DEXs - Data analysis
@0xNurstar - Here you have a brief guide to get you ready for the Big Day! - Tutorial to get ready for @Starknet_id Mainnet
@stark_con - We are going to explore @Web3Auth today

Developer resources

@kaushik_himself - For folks interested in implementing STARK circuits - @kaushik_himself created a boilerplate repo to make it easy to get started with the Winterfell library
@AutomataNetwork - Here's the only tutorial you'll need to build with 1RPC - Build with 1RPC on StarkNet
@nethermindeth - To celebrate Warp’s new look, we’re running a Warp competition - Transpile your codebase to Cairo with Warp and deploy it on StarkNet for a chance to win $200!
@libcso6 - Here is a Starknet Storage Proof verifier in Solidity
@ahmetoznarr - Are you struggling while playing with Cairo or is it hard to find the contract you need ? Something exciting is on your way - @dolvenlabs is building a library of Cairo
@milancermak - Did you know you can put a full JavaScript library on chain?
@Starknet_edu - The DEPLOY transaction has been removed from the protocol! You might wonder, how am I supposed to deploy a smart contract now?
@argentdeveloper - We’re excited to share with you our latest update, the easiest way to declare and deploy contracts on StarkNet
@OnlyDust_xyz - The Starknet building in Lisbon was amazing… how about a Starknet ✨Chalet✨? - Here’s all you need to know to hack with @OnlyDust_xyz in a dream location for a week
@BrilliantBlocks - After having introduced in our last thread StarkShell – the first Turing-complete Smart Contract VM on #StarkNet – we’d love to give a better understanding about how it integrates into your developer experience
@ClassLambda - We’ve been working fiercely in cairo-rs and we are now seeing some huge improvements for everyone on the ecosystem
@ConciseLabs - Here's live API endpoint for 1st contract we onboarded on StarkNet
@AlchemyPlatform - Starknet Applications and Developer Tools
@starky_wtf - We have received our very first open-source contribution for Starky - Discord server admins can configure multiple Starky modules for different roles
@StarkNetAfrica - It's another Dev Thursday series, and today we’d be taking a brief look at the Universal deployer contract
@StarkNetAfrica - StarkNet Africa Cairo Class #6 - Building a L1 - L2 Messaging Bridge - Video recording
@OnlyDust_xyz - Want to become a leading open-source Starknet contributor and build the ecosystem together with @dimahledba, @BTChip, @PapiniShahar and @ETazou ? - Check out the thread below to learn more about some of the most exciting projects that you can start contributing to today
@stark_con - @stark_con <> @questbookapp is a strategic partnership focused towards the StarkCon grants program - Apply for the grants before March 31st. Submit proposals & win grants worth up to $3,000

Dates and Events

@0xHashstack - We're kicking off next week with an AMA! We have . @Gammax_Exchange joining us to talk about "Building a high performant DEX on L2" on Tuesday - Date : Dec 13th at 12 pm UTC
@LouthingE - Frens, get ready for the last StarkNet Meetup in Paris of the year - Date : Dec 15th
@barretodavid - We'll be organizing a StarkNet Meetup in Toronto in mid-January - Date : TBD
@StarkWareLtd - StarkWare Sessions 2023 - Date : Feb 5-6

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Special thanks to odin_free & @0xNurstar for helping me source some of the information; and thank you to StarkNet_Digger for editing!

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StarkNet Roundup #45

Weekly summary of all things StarkNet

Protocol & dev tool updates

Media highlights

Ecosystem Highlights

Ecosystem stats

StarkNet Community & Shamans Highlights

StarkNet Workshop #8: Yet another (much-needed) introduction on Account Abstraction

Heavily discussed StarkNet Improvement Proposals

Useful links & articles

Developer resources

Dates and Events