Summary of Key Points:
- Starknet Foundation CEO, Diego Oliva, stepping down in March 2023.
- Starknet developing STRK, a zero-knowledge powered layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum.
- Diego Oliva’s departure and James Strudwick assuming the role of executive director.
- Starknet completing STRK airdrop and planning to scale Bitcoin using STARK technology.
- Integration of Chainlink and Pyth oracles for decentralized applications ecosystem.
Diego Oliva’s Transition from Starknet Foundation CEO
Diego Oliva, who has been serving as the chief executive officer of the Starknet Foundation since March 2023, will be stepping down from his position. Under his leadership, the Foundation has achieved significant milestones, including executing the Provisions project and launching various ecosystem development initiatives like DeFi Spring and Seed Grants.
James Strudwick Takes Over as Starknet Foundation Executive Director
Replacing Diego Oliva, James Strudwick will now assume the role of executive director at the Starknet Foundation. Having been part of the organization since January 2024 as the head of ecosystem growth, Strudwick is well-prepared to continue leading Starknet’s growth and adoption efforts. Diego Oliva will remain with the Foundation for a month to ensure a smooth transition.
Starknet’s Expansion Plans and Technological Integration
Starknet recently completed its STRK airdrop and announced its intention to scale Bitcoin using STARK technology. This move positions Starknet as the first Layer 2 network capable of achieving simultaneous settlement and scaling for both Ethereum and Bitcoin. In addition, the integration of Chainlink and Pyth oracles reflects Starknet’s commitment to tapping into the growing decentralized applications ecosystem.
