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Starknet launches SN Stack that allows developers to build custom blockchains. SN Stack using ZK technology and comes with quantum-resistance security

2025-01-09

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Starknet, a leading zero-knowledge (ZK) layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has unveiled the Starknet Stack (SN Stack), a cutting-edge software suite designed to enable developers to create custom blockchains powered using Starknet's zero-knowledge technology.

 

This advancement highlights the growing role of ZK technology in enhancing blockchain scalability, security, and quantum resistance as ZK technology could provide quantum-resistant security.

 

SN Stack: Customization at the Core

The SN Stack offers developers three distinct toolkit tailored to specific use cases:

1.      StarkWare Sequencer: Closely aligned with the public Starknet stack, offering a familiar configuration.

2.    Madera: A fully customizable, open-source option, ideal for developers seeking flexibility.

3.    Dojo: Specially optimized for gaming applications, emphasizing performance and efficiency.

 

Leo Sizaret, Business Development Manager at StarkWare, remarked:
"We believe zero knowledge technologies are the future of blockchain. It gives you exceptional security and scalability while also being quantum resistant and cost-efficient."

 

www.starknet.io/sn-stack


Quantum Threats and Zero-Knowledge Shields

The release of the SN Stack comes at a time when concerns about quantum computing's potential to undermine modern encryption standards are escalating. Quantum computers, such as Google's Willow, have demonstrated the ability to solve complex mathematical problems exponentially faster than classical computers.

 

For instance, Willow can perform calculations that would take a binary computer 10 septillion years in under five minutes.

 

However, current quantum computers remain far from capable of breaking the encryption standards used by modern blockchains. For example:

  • Shanghai University Experiment: The quantum computer used could only factor a 22-bit number, whereas modern encryption keys range between 2048 to 4096 bits.
  • Quantum-Proofing with ZK Technology: Dr. XinXin Fan, a cryptography expert, has proposed using hash-based zero-knowledge proofs for post-quantum security, a concept that aligns with Starknet's ZK-stark framework.

 

The Role of ZK Technology in Blockchain Security

Zero-knowledge technology offers robust protection against quantum attacks by enabling the verification of information without exposing sensitive data. Starknet’s ZK-stark implementation, in particular, delivers:

  • Enhanced scalability and security.
  • Cost-efficiency.
  • Resistance to future quantum threats.

 

Looking Forward: The Future of Blockchain

Starknet’s SN Stack represents a significant step forward in blockchain innovation, allowing developers to harness the power of zero-knowledge technology for building secure, scalable, and purpose-driven custom chains.

 

As quantum computing progresses, ZK technology and similar cryptographic advancements are set to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the blockchain ecosystem.

 

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