StarkWare protocol
Overview
StarkWare is a software company focused on developing zero-knowledge proof technology for blockchain scalability, primarily for Ethereum. It created StarkEx, a permissioned scaling engine, and StarkNet, a permissionless decentralized ZK-rollup that executes smart contracts using STARK proofs. These technologies are used to increase transaction throughput and reduce costs while maintaining security.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, StarkWare connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to StarkWare Researcher Publishes Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Scheme, StarkWare Cuts Staff and Restructures Into Two Units.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
covers | StarkWare Researcher Publishes Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transaction Scheme | 70% |
covers | StarkWare Cuts Staff and Restructures Into Two Units | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
What is StarkWare?
StarkWare is a software company focused on developing zero-knowledge proof technology for blockchain scalability, primarily for Ethereum.
What products has StarkWare created?
StarkWare created StarkEx, a permissioned scaling engine, and StarkNet, a permissionless decentralized ZK-rollup that executes smart contracts using STARK proofs.
What recent events have involved StarkWare?
StarkWare cut staff and restructured into two units, and a StarkWare researcher published a quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction scheme.