Last week in Starknet Issue #21

Stay updated with the latest developments in the Starknet ecosystem

gm everyone, Starknet never sleeps, but you do. So here’s your handpicked highlights from everything in the Starknet ecosystem this week. 

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TLDR:

1. Starknet releases its roadmap to the public

2. Build your first neural network in Cairo 1.0 with Orion

3. Say Hi to Deoxys, a Starknet full-node client based on Substrate!

Starknet makes its roadmap public

There’s been so much anticipation for Starknet v0.12, also known as “Quantum Leap”, as it comes with many significant improvements to the network, but have you ever wondered about what comes next? 

Great news! Starknet recently made its roadmap public, detailing all the major updates and features that will be coming in the next few months. Satisfy your curiosity here.

The AVNU Leaderboard is live

AVNU, a DEX aggregator on Starknet, recently announced the release of their Leaderboard, which helps you compare yourself to other Starknet users and allows you to unlock exclusive rewards by climbing the ladder.

The aim of the Leaderboard is to help transform your trading journey into a captivating and rewarding experience, therefore, by trading consistently on AVNU, you not only benefit from their advanced DEX aggregator, but also stand a chance to earn points, recognition, and exclusive rewards!

Say Hi to Deoxys, a Starknet full-node client based on Substrate!

The amazing team from Kasar Labs, recently unveiled Deoxys, a Starknet full-node client based on Substrate.

Deoxys being the fourth full node attempt on Starknet, we might have a p2p network on Starknet sooner than we think, an important step towards Decentralization!

Build your first neural network in Cairo 1.0 with Orion

The gigabrains at Giza have been working on Orion, a dedicated Cairo-based library designed specifically to build machine learning models for ValidityML. 

They recently released a tutorial, which is aimed at teaching you how to train your model using Quantized Aware Training using MNIST dataset, how to convert your pre-trained model to Cairo 1, and how to perform inference with Orion.

Argent Xplorer Campaign Updates

Last week we partnered with DEX Aggregator AVNU to bring you our latest NFT drop in the Xplorer campaign. To be eligible for the NFT, you need to perform a swap on AVNU using your Argent X wallet on Starknet Mainnet between 1st May and 23:59 UTC 21st June 2023.

For context, the Argent Xplorer Campaign encourages Argent X users to explore the Starknet ecosystem. Each week we partner with a Starknet dapp, set a task to be completed, and reward active participants with an NFT. 

Download and fund your Argent wallet here to get started.

Dojo bounty for Hackers 👀

The Dojo team announced a dojo-specific bounty for hackers partaking in the ongoing Pragma Hackathon. In order to win the bounty you must seed an onchain-game/autonomous world using the Dojo toolchain. 

If you’re interested in winning this bounty, then this might be the right time to step into Dojo to summon an autonomous world!

One-click withdrawal now on StarkGate!

Thanks to the talented devs at SpaceShard, bridging your assets between Ethereum and Starknet has become way much easier!

With the introduction of one-click withdrawals, you can now effortlessly retrieve your bridged assets from Mainnet without the need to initiate a separate withdrawal transaction. No more worrying about forgetting to withdraw or dealing with complicated withdrawal procedures.

Starknet Embedded - Inside Starknet at Prague

Did you miss out on the Starknet activities at ETH Prague? If so, then you’ll be very much interested in this POV video by Gurkha.stark. He dives into the Starknet atmosphere at ETHPrague, capturing moments, conversations, and insights from members of the Starknet ecosystem.

💭 Other things we found Interesting

Somewhere within Nethermind’s kitchen, they’ve been cooking up a Cairo-compatible Remix! Yes, that’s right! You’d be able to write and deploy your Cairo 1.0 contracts right from the Remix IDE. Check out more details in the tweet below

🧱 Awesome Developer’s Resources

1. Looking to get started writing Cairo 1.0? We created MINI-STARKNET, a repo to help you get familiar with the new syntax.

2. A deep dive into the principles and mental model of storage proofs by Starkware.

3. In Community call #46, join Shahar, FeedTheFed, and Henri as they take a deep dive into the recent syntax changes.

4. A deep dive into the fascinating world of ZkEVMs with Kakarot ZkEVM by Starkience.

5. Join Robert from Extropy, to learn how to build a simple ERC721 contract. 

👀 What to look out for!

Carbonable’s first Webinar

Join Carbonable for their inaugural webinar on June 27th as they explore the voluntary carbon market and answer why it’s crucial, and why it’s facing problems. 

Register now to be part of the conversation and discuss key aspects of this essential market.

Shanghai Starknet Workshop

The Chinese Starknet community is organizing a Starknet workshop for developers looking to get started with Cairo on the 23-24th June 2023.

If you’re in the Shanghai area, and you’re looking to learn a thing or two about Cairo, Starknet, Kakarot ZkEVM, Starks, etc, then you need to register ASAP!

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