Starknet scales Ethereum via ZK-STARKs, leveraging cryptographic proofs for trustless validity and quantum resistance. Its native Cairo language enables efficient smart contract development, optimized for zero-knowledge (ZK) circuits. Starknet's sequencer-less design (via shared prover) reduces centralization risks, while STRK tokens secure the network via staking and decentralized governance.

Starknet achieves 9,000+ TPS (theoretical max) with 12-second finality, slashing Ethereum gas costs by 90% (avg. $0.3 per swap). Its recursive proofs compress transaction data by 100x, supporting seamless dApp scaling. Volition mode lets users choose data storage (on-chain or off-chain), balancing cost and security—ideal for gaming and enterprise use.

Starknet hosts 150+ projects, including dYdX V4 (fully decentralized perpetuals) and Sorare (NFT fantasy sports). Partnerships with Immutable (Web3 gaming) and Chainlink (Oracle services) drive its $1B+ TVL. STRK grants fuel developer growth, while native account abstraction (Argent X wallet) attracts 1M+ users.