These days, the crypto community has a split opinion about the future of <a href="https://starkware.co/starknet/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">StarkNet</a>. Some call it our savior, while others say it’s #NGMI. Here’s a curated list of notable projects in the StarkNet ecosystem.StarkNet is a permissionless decentralized ZK-Rollup. It operates as an L2 network on Ethereum, enabling any dApp to achieve unlimited computational scaling without compromising Ethereum’s composability and security.As with any ecosystem, we need to begin the story by highlighting the unique benefits that separate it from competitors.Developers can use StarkNet Contracts to deploy any business logic quickly.Before we get started... Want early access to our research threads? Sign up to our Substack to receive daily coverage on everything you need to know about going on in the crypto directly in your inbox:<a href="https://www.m6labs.co/p/exploring-the-starknet-ecosystem" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sign up here</a><a href="https://www.m6labs.co/p/dissecting-mystens-sui-protocol" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">&#x1f448;&#x1f3fd;</a>StarkNet and its developer tools are built by various teams and individuals developing diverse STARK-based solutions for the blockchain industry. Eli Ben-Sasson and Uri Kolodny founded the company.A trusted place to store your valuable digital assets is crucial for any ecosystem to flourish.<h2 id="header-0">Wallets</h2>Currently, there are only two major wallets in the StarkNet ecosystem:<ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/argentHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Argent X</a> - a simple and secure mobile crypto wallet. It is open-source and built on zkSync, a ZKP-based Layer 2 rollup solution for Ethereum.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/myBraavos" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Braavos</a> -  created to make a self-custodial wallet that is easy and reassuring to use while not compromising on the enormous benefits of decentralization and self-custody of assets.</li></ul>More wallets are expected to join the ecosystem.<h2 id="header-1">Bridges</h2>The fees for bridging to StarkNet will vary depending on the network you are transferring assets from. For example, suppose you are bridging from Ethereum. In that case, you will pay slightly higher fees of around $20-$30 because transactions on the mainnet are generally more expensive due to higher demand for blockspace.On the other hand, if you are bridging from other Layer 2s like Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Metis - the transaction should not exceed $10.Qasr and Kubri are bridges under development in the testnet phase to bring cash flow to StarkNet.<h2 id="header-2">DAO infrastructure</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/SnapshotLabs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Snapshot X</a> - a voting framework built on StarkNet. It will allow any DAO to run their governance on-chain on Layer 2 and execute transactions on Ethereum.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ZorroProtocol" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Zorro Protocol</a> - a fast way for people to prove that they&#39;re unique users so they can obtain democratic DAO voting rights and other benefits.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/BibliothecaDAO" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bibliotheca DAO</a> - a pioneering Web 3 game studio building eternal games on StarkNet.</li></ul><h2 id="header-3">Gaming/NFTs</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/TheDopeWars" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dope Wars</a> - a fully decentralized, community-driven, gaming metaverse project inspired by hip-hop culture.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/influenceth" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Influence</a> - a space strategy MMO game with true player ownership, set in a realistic asteroid belt, all built on Ethereum.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/LootRealms" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Realms</a> - the first module in an infinitely expanding player-owned game world.</li><li><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/ageofeykar" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Eykar</a> - a decentralized strategy game.</li><li><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/bitmapbox" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitmapbox</a> - a 2D block-building game and protocol.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/phi_xyz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Phi Φ</a> - build your own web3 world with your wallet activities.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ninth_gg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Ninth</a> - a crypto-native and on-chain metagame.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/MintSquareNFT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mint Square</a> – enables NFT trading with cheaper transactions and faster confirmation time, while being fully secured by the Ethereum consensus.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/NftflowStarkNet" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">NFTflow</a> – a platform for creating liquid markets for illiquid NFTs.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/briqNFT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Briq</a> – an NFT crafting and composability system based on fundamental elements called briqs.</li></ul><h2 id="header-4">Other projects in the StarkNet ecosystem</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/FujiFinance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Fuji DAO</a> - First and only yield aggregator project.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/zkxprotocol" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ZkX</a> – Project on Derivatives on StarkNet.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/AstralyXYZ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Astraly</a> – Launchpad project on StarkNet.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ibetyouxyz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">iBetYou</a> – Project on betting on StarkNet.</li></ul><h2 id="header-5">Projects launching soon on StarkNet</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/nostrafinance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Nostra Finance</a> - the liquidity layer of StarkNet.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/StarkDefi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">StarkDefi</a> - aims to facilitate and simplify the onboarding process for the “next-generation user” in the blockchain space with a hub that accommodates a variety of DeFi solutions.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ZKGraph" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">zkGraph</a> - a social graph with limitless possibilities.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/KandraFinance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kandra</a> - a new DeFi protocol on StarkNet.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/zohal_starknet" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Zohal</a> - next-generation AMM coming soon to Starknet.</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoswaporg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CryptoSwap</a> - Decentralized Exchange on zkSync and StarkNet.</li></ul>StarkNet is still in the early stages of the ecosystem, where the most basic DeFi applications are just beginning to be developed and not yet launched – the most exciting DEXs are in the testnet stage.Subscribe to receive our daily brief, extended weekly newsletter, and in-house research content!<a href="https://www.m6labs.co/s/m6-labs-research-?utm_source&#61;substack&amp;utm_medium&#61;menu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Subscribe</a>Please Share, Leave Feedback, and Follow Us on <a href="https://twitter.com/M6Labs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://t.me/illuminatiDaily" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Telegram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m6-labs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LinkedIn</a> to stay connected with us.

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