StarkNet 

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What is the StarkNet token?

StarkNet is a permissionless Validity-Rollup (ZK-Rollup) Layer-2 network on Ethereum, built by StarkWare Industries. The network executes transactions off-chain and posts STARK cryptographic proofs to Ethereum, scaling dApps while inheriting Ethereum security. STRK is the network's utility token, used for fees, staking, and governance. DropsTab classifies StarkNet under Blockchain, Layer-2, and Zero Knowledge.

How is the STRK token used?

STRK serves three core functions on StarkNet. Transaction fees: since v0.14.0 on September 1, 2025, fees on StarkNet can only be paid in STRK. Staking: STRK holders stake to secure network services. Governance: STRK holders vote on protocol changes, including Starknet OS updates. STRK is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum at contract 0xca14007eff0db1f8135f4c25b34de49ab0d42766, verifiable on Etherscan.

Can you stake STRK and what does staking secure?

Yes — STRK staking secures StarkNet network services. Stakers currently attest to blocks on the network. StarkNet's roadmap extends staking roles to sequencing, STARK-proving, and data availability. Staking parameters and emissions fall under StarkNet governance, where STRK holders vote on protocol changes.

How many STRK tokens exist and is supply capped?

STRK has a total supply of 10 billion tokens, minted on-chain on November 30, 2022. STRK has no fixed maximum supply — official Starknet docs note additional tokens may be minted via staking and inflation mechanisms, an open-ended emission risk. Roughly 49% of supply sits with insiders: Early Contributors (20.04%), Investors (18.17%), and StarkWare (10.76%).

What does STRK's vesting schedule mean for investors?

Per DropsTab vesting data, STRK launched at TGE on February 20, 2024 with 719.79M STRK (7.2% of supply) unlocked, and 73 unlocks are scheduled. Early Contributors (20.04%) and Investors (18.17%) unlock monthly on the 15th — up to 1.27% of total supply per month through the final unlock on March 15, 2027. This cadence creates recurring monthly sell pressure from insider allocations. After community criticism, StarkWare cut the first unlock from a planned **1.34B tokens** to ~64M. No public unlock schedule exists for StarkWare's own 10.76% allocation.

Who backed StarkNet and how much has StarkWare raised?

StarkWare Industries, StarkNet's developer, raised approximately $270.5M across six rounds, per DropsTab fundraising data. The May 2018 seed round raised $6M, led by Pantera Capital with Vitalik Buterin, Polychain, and Naval Ravikant participating. The September 2018 Series A raised $30M, led by Paradigm and Sequoia. The May 2022 Series D raised $100M at an $8B valuation, co-led by Greenoaks and Coatue.

What does StarkNet's fundraising signal about project maturity?

StarkNet's backer roster spans top-tier crypto and traditional venture capital: Paradigm, Sequoia, Coinbase Ventures, Intel Capital, ConsenSys, and Tiger Global all invested in StarkWare. The Series D valued StarkWare at $8B in May 2022, up from the $2B set at the $50M Series C. Three Arrows Capital and Alameda Research participated in 2021–2022 rounds — both are historical counterparties, legacy context only. No single VC holds more than 20% of STRK supply.

How did the Starknet Provisions airdrop work?

The Starknet Provisions airdrop distributed approximately 900M STRK — 9% of total supply, in two tranches of 1.8% and 7.2% — beginning at TGE on February 20, 2024. The 7.2% tranche (719.79M STRK) unlocked at TGE. The claim program has since been discontinued. Provisions excluded users in the US, UK-sanctioned jurisdictions, and OFAC-listed countries due to regulatory constraints. StarkNet held no ICO or IDO — STRK launched via airdrop and exchange listings.

Where can you buy and trade STRK — CEX, DEX, and derivatives?

STRK trades across centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges, and derivatives venues. Per DropsTab data, STRK has 40+ spot pairs on venues including Binance (STRK/USDT, STRK/USDC, STRK/TRY), OKX, Coinbase (STRK/USD), Kraken (USD, EUR), and Bybit. Multiple venues list STRK perpetual futures, including Binance Futures, Hyperliquid, and Deribit. On DEXs, STRK trades against WETH on Uniswap V2 and V3 on Ethereum. Liquidity concentrates on Binance, OKX, and Coinbase spot, with USDT the dominant quote currency.