Layer2 Ecosystem - Starknet is the first ZK rollup to settle in seconds [1] - Cairo powers a new generation of apps [1] - Starknet is one of the fastest growing L2s [1] Liquidity & Interoperability - LayerZero will connect up to $20 billion in BTC liquidity to the Starknet ecosystem [1]

Decentralization & Technology - Starknet 在历史上首次实现 ZK Rollup 的去中心化排序器 [1] - Starknet 显著改善了用户体验 (UX) [1] - 行业关注 Starknet 使去中心化再次流行 [1]

Operational Resilience - Extended trading remained fully functional during Starknet's downtime, though users experienced deposit and withdrawal delays [1] - Extended successfully settled over 150,000 events in the settlement queue without errors after Starknet's recovery [2] - Extended plans to implement logic with StarkWareLtd and rhinofi to process deposits and withdrawals during Starknet outages [2] Decentralization and Trust - Starknet's latest upgrade decentralized its sequencer, becoming the first decentralized ZK rollup [3] - Decentralization enables Extended's vision of a trustless exchange, preventing operator access to user funds or fraudulent transactions [3]

Starknet Technology Overview - Starknet is a permissionless Layer 2 blockchain for Ethereum, utilizing Validity-Rollup (ZK rollup) technology [1] - Starknet leverages STARK cryptographic proofs to enable decentralized applications (dApps) to scale massively while maintaining Ethereum's security and composability [1] - Starknet processes computation off-chain and posts verified state updates to Ethereum mainnet, delivering secure, high-performance, and low-cost transactions [2] - Cairo, a custom programming language optimized for zero-knowledge proofs, is used to build Starknet [2] NodeHub Offering - NodeHub offers Starknet Mainnet RPC nodes, allowing users to deploy their own private RPC endpoint [1] - Running a Starknet RPC node provides unrestricted access, fast, low-latency connections, and full control over node infrastructure [3] - The Starknet RPC API allows users to retrieve chain state information and interact with the network, including posting transactions and estimating fees [2] Benefits of Running a Private RPC Node - Unrestricted access without rate limits or shared bandwidth [3] - Fast, low-latency connections for optimal performance [3] - Full control over node infrastructure and configuration [3]

Partnership & Integration - BOB joins Chainlink SCALE to integrate low-cost, high-quality oracle services across its BTCFi ecosystem [1] - Chainlink Data Feeds are now live on BOB, providing developers access to real-time, tamper-resistant market data [1] - Chainlink provides services ranging from Proof of Reserve to Price Feeds, enabling secure lending, trading, and derivatives markets on BOB [2] - BOB previously adopted Chainlink CCIP as its cross-chain standard for native asset transfers, including USDC and Open USDT [3] Technology & Security - BOB is a Bitcoin-secured ZK rollup on Ethereum, combining Ethereum's programmability with Bitcoin's security [1][2] - Apps and assets on BOB are secured by staked BTC, aiming to unlock the yield potential of Bitcoin without leaving its economic security [2] Strategic Goals - The move is aimed at accelerating ecosystem growth and enabling the launch of secure, scalable Bitcoin-native DeFi markets [1] - Chainlink infrastructure is accelerating BOB's ecosystem growth and the broader shift toward a global financial system powered by blockchain technology [3]

Technology & Innovation - BOB becomes the first-ever rollup in collaboration with RiscZero, Boundless, and Conduit [1] - BOB's Hybrid ZK fraud proofs are considered the best and most efficient proving system among rollups [1] Key Features - ZK rollup speed & on-demand finality [1] - Optimistic rollup efficiency & low costs allowing anyone to participate [1] - Full Ethereum security [1]