Starknet said on Oct. 8 that Starknet was actively considering becoming an independent Layer 1 blockchain, targeting 2027 for a fully quantum-resistant network. The proposal would replace Starknet's reliance on Ethereum's security infrastructure, but no migration timetable has been approved. CoinGlass data checked on Oct. 11 showed STRK at $0.1190, up 116.7% over seven days. StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson argued that quantum computing threats could arrive sooner than expected and that increasingly powerful artificial intelligence added urgency to preparations. The rally comes ahead of an Oct. 15 token unlock, with Starknet's vesting schedule allowing up to 127 million STRK to unlock monthly through March 2027.