Starknet

430 reviews, 19% of them positive.19% positive · 430 reviews· Influence factor 98, above 19% of accounts

The record

From 44 activities · Apr 2026

Starknet is a ZK-rollup with solid technology—STARK proofs, Cairo language, low fees, and account abstraction—but faces severe community backlash centered on its airdrop distribution. The snapshot criteria excluded active users who lacked ETH balance despite using the network, and dismissive team communication (notably calling community members "e-beggars") fractured trust. Post-TGE, the token price collapsed dramatically, user activity dried up, and the project is widely perceived as having prioritized insiders over genuine supporters, leaving it labeled a "ghost chain" despite its technical merit.

What people say

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Grino (Ø,G) · 1039· 1y ago6

“Farmer blockchain airdrop”This blockchain did a questionable airdrop when they require that you had hold most than 0.01E in your wallet to be eleguble. As well as, the blockchain died just after the airdrop and no one gives explanations.

Tucanscam · 1245· 1y ago · negative9

“topluluk sevmez”maalesef kötü bir drop yaptı ve topluluğu sevinidrmedi

Çakır.eth · 1145· 1y ago · negative9

“so arrogant and selfish project in web3”Why the STARKNET Project Died Users walked away → No engagement or revenue Token value collapsed → Left the project underfunded Incentive model failed → Airdrops and tokens no longer attract Pressure & toxicity → Community abuse, fraud attempts added stress High costs to pivot → Expansion plans weren’t affordable Shutdown followed → Refunds issued, trading halted StarkNet tech (zk-rollup) itself is real and advanced but The problem is ecosystem execution + incentives too much drama farming, weak apps, poor communication, and broken trust.

LYCAN · 1407· 1y ago · negative9

“8 USER ECOSYSTEM”One of the many ecosystems that farmed their users, team member calling community members e-begger, so many thing was wrong with starknet and i'm glad they got what they deserve.

SIR DREY (🍉,🍉) ($2 JEET) · 1341· 1y ago · negative9

“The project is crap.”I played it for over a year, and when they started giving out drops, for some reason they shaved them off.

CRYPTOMAN · 1223· 1y ago · negative11

“cheapest solution for ecosystem”like or hate starknet is very cheap and fast. People should give a second chance. Even I couldnt get a good airdrop but I can see the potential of the chain

OneHundredEyez · 1292· 1y ago5

“โปรเจคที่ขาดความน่าเชื่อถือและความรับผิดชอบต่อชุมชน”Starknet เป็นโปรเจคที่เริ่มต้นด้วยความคาดหวังสูงแต่กลับสร้างความผิดหวังให้กับผู้ใช้จำนวนมาก ทั้งในแง่ของการบริหารจัดการและการสื่อสารกับชุมชน หลังจากเปิดตัว token กลับมีการเทขายทันที ส่งผลให้ราคาตกอย่างหนัก และสร้างความเสียหายแก่ผู้ถือจำนวนมาก โปรเจคยังถูกวิจารณ์อย่างหนักเรื่องขาดความโปร่งใส การทำ snapshot และ airdrop ที่ไม่เป็นธรรม และการละเลยผู้สนับสนุนระยะยาว โดยรวมแล้ว Starknet ถูกมองว่าเป็นตัวอย่างของโปรเจคที่เน้น hype มากกว่าการสร้างคุณค่าให้ ecosystem จริง ๆ และทำให้ความเชื่อมั่นในชุมชนลดลงอย่างรุนแรง

🪑 Tee.moca (❖,❖) Opensea HUKKUY 🐉 🪑🪑🪑 · 1254· 12mo ago · negative9

“The scam chain ever”All daps are failure. They cannot deliver any value to users. That's why after TGE all of users are gone.

pnsam.base.eth · 1274· 12mo ago · negative9

“The Ghost Chain Paradox – Brilliant Tech, Empty Streets”Once hailed as the undisputed heir to Ethereum's scalability throne, StarkNet now faces a growing and unsettling narrative: that of a "ghost chain." This label, often thrown around in crypto circles, suggests a platform with cutting-edge technology that has failed to attract users and developers, leaving its digital streets empty. Is this a fair assessment, or merely a painful phase in a long-term build? Let's investigate. The Case for the Ghost Chain The "ghost chain" accusation doesn't come from nowhere. Several observable factors contribute to this perception. The Barren Landscape of Active Users: Look at any blockchain analytics site,and the numbers are stark (no pun intended). Compared to its main rivals, Arbitrum and Optimism, StarkNet's daily active user count is a fraction. While its competitors host hundreds of thousands of transactions daily from a vibrant ecosystem of DeFi and NFT users, activity on StarkNet often feels concentrated among a small group of developers and airdrop farmers. The "product-market fit" for a mainstream user base remains elusive. The Developer Exodus and "Wait-for-Revenue" Mode: StarkNet's early days saw a surge of developer interest, drawn by the power of its STARK proofs. However, the initial complexity of the Cairo programming language, high and unpredictable transaction costs during peak times, and the slow pace of ecosystem funding led to frustration. Many projects that built early prototypes have since paused development or deployed on other L2s first, waiting for StarkNet's infrastructure and user base to mature. This has created a vacuum. The Airdrop That Never Was (For Too Long): For over a year, the primary activity on StarkNet was driven by users speculating on a potential token airdrop. This "points farming" created artificial volume but little genuine engagement. As the airdrop was delayed, fatigue set in. The ecosystem lacked the organic pull of "must-use" Dapps to retain these users once farming incentives waned. The UX Quagmire: For the average user, interacting with StarkNet has been a chore. The need for a separate wallet, the confusing state of transaction finality (with "accepted on L2" vs. "verified on L1"), and wallet compatibility issues created a steep learning curve. In a world where seamless user experience is king, StarkNet felt like a developer's testnet, not a consumer-ready product. The Other Side of the Coin: Context and Counterarguments Labeling StarkNet a "ghost chain" is a dramatic oversimplification that ignores its fundamental strengths and ongoing evolution. Unmatched Technological Pedigree: StarkNet isn't just another optimistic rollup.Its use of STARK proofs is considered the gold standard for scalability and security. It's building for a future where millions of transactions need to be settled with mathematical certainty. This isn't a race for next quarter's users, but for the next decade's infrastructure. The team at StarkWare is methodical, prioritizing a robust foundation over rapid, potentially fragile, growth. Cairo and The Appchain Future: The complexity of Cairo is also its superpower.It's a language designed for verifiable computation, enabling a class of applications impossible on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Furthermore, StarkNet's architecture is the foundation for "appchains" (StarkEx chains like dYdX, ImmutableX, and Sorare). These multi-billion dollar ecosystems are already running on Stark technology, even if they aren't on the main StarkNet chain itself. The value accrues to the same foundational tech. A Turning Tide: The Roadmap is Unfolding Recent developments are directly addressing the"ghost chain" critiques: Mayank Tanwar, [13-10-2025 10:48] · The STRK Token & Airdrop: The long-awaited token launch finally occurred, providing a vital tool for governance and, crucially, fee payment. This allows users to transact without holding ETH, a massive UX improvement. · The Stacks (EIP-4844): This Ethereum upgrade dramatically reduces data availability costs for all L2s, making StarkNet transactions significantly cheaper. · Cairo Upgrades & V3 Wallets: Ongoing improvements are making the developer and user experience smoother, with better tooling and more seamless wallet interactions. Verdict: Ghost Town or Foundation for a Future Metropolis? Calling StarkNet a "ghost chain" in mid-2024 captures a painful truth about its present but likely misses the point about its future. It is not a ghost chain in the sense of a failed project that has been abandoned. The core technology is among the most advanced in the entire crypto space, and development activity remains high. The commitment from its team and key backers is unwavering. However, it is experiencing a "ghost town" phase in terms of mainstream adoption and daily activity relative to its competitors. The initial hype cycle has ended, and the platform is now in the difficult, unglamorous "build" phase. The empty streets are real, but so are the blueprints for the skyscrapers yet to come. Final Recommendation: · For the Speculator/Trader: Look elsewhere for short-term gains. The ecosystem is still nascent, and liquidity is thin. · For the Builder: There may be no better time to dive in. The technological upside is immense, and the ecosystem is hungry for the killer Dapps that will define it. Early movers could be heavily rewarded. · For the Ethereum Maximalist: Do not write StarkNet off. Its long-term vision for a scalable, secure Ethereum settlement layer is aligned with the grandest goals of the ecosystem. StarkNet isn't a ghost chain; it's a powerful engine that's still being assembled. The question isn't whether the engine works, but whether anyone will build a compelling car around it that people actually want to drive. The race is far from over.

Mayank.eth · 1294· 1y ago · negative9

“Hype's Crash Landing”The excitement surrounding ZK rollup collapsed dramatically. Developers pounded Cairo's harsh learning curve and exorbitant gas prices by 24. Tooling is still a glitch ridden nightmare; SDKs malfunction and papers baffle everyone. Driven by a robust community, not top down control, crypto flourishes on decentralization. The community's splitted, irritation over boiling over into silence. Starknet rejected reality. Core users were ostracized overnight by a stupid filter, which set off a mass exodus. Liquidity plummeted, turning a lively chain into a ghost town. Delays hid any actual promise under destroyed faith. Starknet deserved the fade to irrelevance next.

jduty · 1306· 1y ago · negative9

“Strong Technology Undone by Poor Token Launch”Starknet delivers impressive tech high throughput, low fees, and advanced zk-rollup architecture, but the project stumbled badly on its token generation event. The TGE required a minimum ETH balance to qualify, ignoring users who actively used the network but held value in stablecoins or other assets. This decision, combined with dismissive remarks from the CEO, left many genuine supporters feeling excluded and undervalued. Despite the solid engineering, the unfair distribution and tone-deaf communication have damaged trust, making it hard for the community to stay enthusiastic about Starknet’s future.

Sota (MON to $1) · 1235· 1y ago · negative9

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