2026-01-17 21:53:49

The surge in Starknet's TVL prompts reflection. Recent data shows that, supported by a relatively small user base (about 8 key participants), Starknet's TVL has surpassed leading Layer 2 solutions like Optimism. What does this indicate? Is it a sign of high project ecosystem concentration, or is it driven by strong support from core funders and ecosystem partners?

From another perspective, this phenomenon warrants attention—when a few key participants can drive a chain's TVL to surpass competitors, is this a sign of efficient resource allocation or an indication of uneven ecosystem participation? In comparison, Optimism, as a more mature Layer 2, may have a more dispersed ecosystem and a broader user base.

Starknet's performance is indeed interesting, but in the long run, the true strength of the ecosystem depends on its ability to attract more diverse participants and implement innovative projects.

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DaoDeveloper

· 01-20 21:02

nah the 8 whales holding starknet's tvl is kinda sus tbh... like yeah the numbers look good on paper but that's literally the opposite of what decentralization should feel like

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SmartContractPhobia

· 01-20 12:26

The TVL supported by 8 key participants, to put it nicely, is focused; to be blunt, it's a bit shaky... Starknet's recent moves feel like a gamble. We'll only know during the bear market test.

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MevShadowranger

· 01-20 05:19

The TVL supported by eight key participants is outrageous, it feels like playing a numbers game. Who is really using this? It seems like big players are just boosting each other. Short-term data looks good, but what’s the use? The ecosystem needs to be truly active. But to be fair, the Cairo ecosystem of Starknet still has some potential. Is such high concentration risk too great? What if big players start to exit? While Optimism isn't as flashy, at least it's more decentralized. That’s the long-term picture. Wait, do these 8 participants include the official team themselves? The tactic of hot money pushing new chains is obvious. Honestly, the ecosystem needs diversification to thrive; relying solely on big capital isn't sustainable.

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MEVVictimAlliance

· 01-17 22:24

The TVL supported by 8 people, to put it simply, is just whales playing with themselves... But can it be that OP? There's something there.

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ChainChef

· 01-17 22:23

so starknet's recipe is just 8 whales seasoning the whole pot? feels more like concentration soup than actual liquidity depth ngl

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FlippedSignal

· 01-17 22:23

The TVL supported by 8 big whales— isn't this just a false boost... The real test is whether they can keep these big investors.