STRK surges 322% in four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

Starknet’s STRK token gained approximately 322% to 323% over the 30 days leading up to October 11-12, 2026. It left both Bitcoin and Ether well behind over the same window. The trigger was not a product launch. It was an idea: Starknet is considering leaving Ethereum’s orbit to become its own Layer 1 blockchain. What drove the rally Starknet currently runs as an Ethereum Layer 2. It processes transactions on its own network, then settles them back on Ethereum for security. The proposal, unveiled at the Token2049 conference, would cut that cord. Starknet would shift from an Ethereum-settled system to an independent Layer 1 chain. The stated goal is ambitious: to become the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027. CEO Eli Ben-Sasson has framed independence as a matter of control. His argument is that running a standalone Layer 1 would let Starknet set its own timelines for security upgrades, especially around post-quantum cryptography. As a Layer 2, the network’s schedule is partly tied to decisions made on Ethereum. That pitch landed. On October 9, STRK posted a single-day gain of around 40%. Intraday prices pushed above $0.12. The numbers behind the move Trading activity foll...