# Starknet ## About Starknet is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain network built on top of Ethereum. It makes Ethereum faster and much cheaper by processing thousands of transactions off-chain, then bundling them into a single secure proof (using advanced crypto tech called STARKs) that's verified on Ethereum. In simple terms: It's like an express lane for Ethereum apps (DeFi, games, etc.), keeping the same high security but with lower fees and higher speed. Recently, it's also expanding to support Bitcoin features, like BTC staking and DeFi. ## Links * [**Web**](https://www.starknet.io/) * [**Twitter**](https://x.com/Starknet) * [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/starknet-community) * [**Github**](https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange/awesome-starknet) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://service.block-pro.net/mainnet/starknet.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.