On October 29, Starknet, a layer-2 scaling solution on Ethereum, achieved a peak of 857 transactions per second (TPS) during a controlled stress test, with an average of 127.5 TPS over 24 hours. This performance suggests significant scaling potential for Ethereum but also raises questions about the network’s adaptability in real-world scenarios. Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO of StarkWare, emphasized that Starknet could maintain performance without compromising integrity, highlighting advancements in blockchain scalability. The stress test simulated high-demand gaming environments, showcasing Starknet's superior transaction speeds compared to competitors, including Coinbase’s Base network, which maxed out at 79.92 TPS. Despite the promising test results, Ben-Sasson warned that transitioning to a larger user base could introduce challenges such as congestion and fee increases, similar to issues faced by Ethereum and the Solana network. He mentioned ongoing efforts to enhance Starknet's capabilities, including the expected introduction of the STWO prover in early 2025, which aims to further increase TPS limits.

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