TechFlow news, on October 16, Starknet posted on the X platform stating that although the first phase of staking has already launched on Starknet Sepolia, it must be emphasized that this is only the beginning of a broader plan to transform Starknet into a fully decentralized PoS network. The vision for this transition is as follows:
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Phase 1: Introduce permissionless staking protocols and staking delegation. Validators are expected to run a full node, preparing for the next phase.
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Phase 2: Validators will begin attesting blocks—signing blocks when randomly selected.
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Phase 3: Validators will verify and vote on blocks ordered by sequencers, with consensus proofs submitted to L1.
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Phase 4: Validators will take full responsibility for maintaining and securing the network by generating, proving, and attesting blocks.
This phased approach allows Starknet to carefully roll out staking and make adjustments over time to meet the evolving needs of the community. Furthermore, the above four phases do not constitute a rigid or static plan and may change based on observations made during the process.
