CryptoMedium•12 October 2026•
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Starknet Token Doubles Market Cap on Layer-1 Transition Buzz

Key Facts

1Starknet's native token doubled its market cap in four days amid discussions of shifting from an Ethereum Layer 2 to a standalone Layer 1 blockchain.

Starknet's native token doubled its market cap in four days amid discussions of shifting from an Ethereum Layer 2 to a standalone Layer 1 blockchain. Benzinga reported that the rally followed network proposals regarding a potential transition to a standalone architecture.

The native token outperformed major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum during the four-day window. This price action is primarily driven by market speculation and strategic network proposals aimed at evolving Starknet's fundamental role within the blockchain ecosystem.