Starknet's Network Throughput Reaches a Record-Breaking 857 TPS
Starknet has made waves in the blockchain space by announcing a leap in its transaction per second (TPS) capacity. According to Starknet’s team, the network hit a new historical throughput high of 857 TPS, exceeding its previous record of 503 TPS set earlier this year. This new milestone showcases the potential of Starknet’s Layer 2 scaling solution, which aims to improve the speed and efficiency of Ethereum-based applications.
Starknet’s Surge in Performance
On October 29, 2024, Starknet’s development team confirmed this remarkable uptick in throughput, attributing it to recent upgrades and stress tests. They emphasized that the new record is a significant achievement for the network, but hinted it may not be the ultimate peak, projecting an even higher TPS in 2025. This improvement brings Starknet closer to the ambitious goals set forth in Ethereum’s "The Surge" phase, which aims to eventually reach throughput rates of 100,000 TPS or more to support the ecosystem's growing demands.
The stress test leading to Starknet’s new record was conducted using a gaming project called FlippyFlop, created by the studio Cartridge. This test provided a real-world example of how Starknet’s technology can handle increased load in a practical application, further validating the network's capabilities in scaling Layer 2 solutions for Ethereum.
Benchmark Comparisons Across Layer 2 Networks
Various tracking platforms offer insights into Starknet’s performance, though there are discrepancies in the reported TPS values. According to L2BEAT, Starknet currently boasts the highest throughput among Layer 2 solutions, with Coinbase’s Base network ranking closely behind. Other observers provide slightly lower figures; for instance, Chainspect’s data from the same date shows Starknet reaching a peak TPS of 207, with an all-time high of 382 TPS. This difference in recorded throughput numbers has yet to be explained by Starknet’s team or third-party analytics, though such variations are not uncommon due to differing measurement methodologies.
Regardless, Starknet’s reported TPS surpasses Ethereum’s Layer 1 capacity by a wide margin. As of October 29, Ethereum’s native network operates at around 13.5 TPS, according to data from Blockchair, underscoring the necessity of Layer 2 solutions like Starknet to meet the demands of a growing user base and increasingly complex applications.
Ethereum’s The Surge and the Road to 100,000 TPS
Starknet’s breakthrough aligns with Ethereum’s vision for achieving massive scalability in the coming years. One of the primary goals of Ethereum’s roadmap, particularly in The Surge phase, is to achieve transaction speeds of 100,000 TPS. This ambitious target is part of Ethereum’s broader mission to transition from its current limitations to a fully scalable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly ecosystem.
Layer 2 solutions like Starknet play a pivotal role in reaching these targets, as they alleviate the load on Ethereum’s mainnet by handling transactions off-chain. As Starknet continues to push the boundaries of Layer 2 scaling, its advancements could significantly contribute to Ethereum’s overall scalability and adoption, paving the way for a more efficient and accessible blockchain future.
