Starknet weighs leaving Ethereum as the layer-2 era it was built for unravels

Crypto Insight Summary: Starknet’s STRK holders are voting on a non-binding poll to decide whether the Ethereum layer-2 network should consider abandoning that designation to become an independent layer-1 chain. What is Starknet voting on? The seven-day voting process that Starknet initiated on October 15 to close on October 22 gives STRK holders three options: A “Yes” outcome... Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Bearish ETH / Neutral STRK Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Mid-term (1-8 weeks) Reasoning: Potential loss of L2 ecosystem weakens Ethereum's scaling narrative but STRK may benefit from independence.