STARK (STRK), the native token of the Starknet network, rallied more than 50% on Tuesday, reaching approximately $0.1128 and pushing its market capitalization to about $948 million, after multiple outlets reported that developers are weighing a break from Ethereum in favour of a quantum‑resistant Layer 1 blockchain.
Market reaction to the split speculation
According to FinanceFeeds, the token’s price surged 50.47% on the day, while Blockonomi and Seeking Alpha cited a 52% gain. The rapid climb sparked a flurry of trading, but some observers, including users on Stocktwits, questioned whether the volume behind the move was sustainable. Cryptonews.net also highlighted the price jump, linking it directly to speculation about the proposed Layer 1.
Technical background and quantum‑security concerns
Starknet is currently a Layer 2 scaling solution that sits atop the Ethereum blockchain, employing zero‑knowledge rollups to increase transaction throughput while inheriting Ethereum’s security model. The quantum‑resistance proposal, reported by CryptoSlate, involves building a separate Layer 1 network designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers, which could theoretically break the cryptographic algorithms that secure existing blockchains.
The idea of a quantum‑secure chain has been discussed within the developer community for months, but recent internal communications suggest a more concrete evaluation is underway. Seeking Alpha noted that the move would constitute “a potential major protocol split,” implying that the Starknet community could bifurcate between those who stay aligned with Ethereum and those who migrate to the new chain.
Analysts warn that such a split could fragment the ecosystem, dilute liquidity, and create compatibility challenges for dApps that currently rely on Ethereum’s smart‑contract infrastructure. For investors, the uncertainty adds a layer of risk to a token that has already experienced volatile price swings.
"Starknet’s native token STRK jumped more than 50% to $0.1128, giving it a market value of roughly $948 million," reported FinanceFeeds.
Despite the market enthusiasm, the developers have not announced a final decision. Sources close to the project, cited by CryptoSlate, say that the team is still assessing technical feasibility, community sentiment, and the broader regulatory landscape before committing to a separate quantum‑resistant chain.
Investors are advised to monitor official communications from the Starknet core team, as the outcome will have implications not only for STRK’s price but also for the broader Ethereum scaling narrative. Until a definitive roadmap is released, the rally is likely to remain driven by speculation rather than concrete development milestones.
Market Snapshot
| Asset | Price | 24h | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bitcoin BTC | $83,622 | +0.76% | $1680.5B |
 Ethereum ETH | $2,533 | +1.13% | $309.3B |
 BNB BNB | $753.09 | +0.37% | $100.3B |
 XRP XRP | $1.41 | +0.32% | $88.8B |
 Solana SOL | $111.02 | +0.77% | $65.4B |
 Dogecoin DOGE | $0.0866 | +0.94% | $13.5B |
 Cardano ADA | $0.252 | +0.47% | $9.5B |
Live data: CoinGecko — 2026-10-11 23:22 UTC
