Tech Share Share this article Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail Starknet back online after four-hour outage, wa Tech Share Share this article Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail Starknet back online after four-hour outage, wa

Starknet back online after four-hour outage, warns some transactions may be affected

Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail

Starknet back online after four-hour outage, warns some transactions may be affected

Downtime can have knock-on effects across decentralized finance and other onchain applications.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI Boost|Edited by Cheyenne Ligon
Updated Jan 5, 2026, 4:11 p.m. Published Jan 5, 2026, 3:06 p.m.

What to know:

  • Starknet has been fully restored following a four hour outage earlier on Monday, adding that some transactions submitted during a narrow window may not have been processed correctly.
  • Downtime can have knock-on effects across decentralized finance and other onchain applications, including stalled swaps, delayed withdrawals and difficulty updating positions.

Starknet said X that service has been fully restored following a four hour outage earlier on Monday, adding that some transactions submitted during a narrow window may not have been processed correctly.

“Starknet is back online and fully operational,” the team behind the Ethereum layer-2 network posted on X. The team warned that transactions were sent between 9:24 a.m. and 9:42 a.m. UTC could have been affected, and said a full retrospective, including a detailed timeline, root cause analysis and long-term prevention measures, will be published at a later date.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the The Protocol Newsletter today. See all newsletters
Sign me up

Downtime can have knock-on effects across decentralized finance and other onchain applications, including stalled swaps, delayed withdrawals and difficulty updating positions. It can also disrupt sequencer-based networks, where transaction ordering and block production depend on a smaller set of operators than on Ethereum itself.

CoinDesk reached out to the team for comment but did not hear back in time for publication.

The price of its native token, STRK, remains little changed according to CoinMarketCap, up at just 1.92% over the last 24 hours.


UPDATE (JAN 5, 2026 - 16:11 UTC): Updates story to reflect that the outage has ended.

starknetlayer 2
AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy.

More For You

KuCoin Hits Record Market Share as 2025 Volumes Outpace Crypto Market

Commissioned byKuCoin

KuCoin captured a record share of centralised exchange volume in 2025, with more than $1.25tn traded as its volumes grew faster than the wider crypto market.

需要了解的:

  • KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025, equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month, marking its strongest year on record.
  • This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume, as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes, which slowed during periods of lower market volatility.
  • Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split, each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line.
  • Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity, reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover.
  • Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity, indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.
View Full Report

More For You

Neobanks will fuel Ethereum's 2026 growth, says ether.fi CEO

Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said.

Read full story
Latest Crypto News

BNB token ticks higher as technical upgrades frame tight price compression

Goldman Sachs sees regulation driving next wave of institutional crypto adoption

Robinhood leaning into advanced traders as crypto volatility reshapes user behavior

Bitcoin rally masks fragile liquidity as spot volumes hit year-long lows

Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Japan’s finance minister says she supports crypto trading at stock exchanges

Top Stories

Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Memecoin comeback talk builds as DOGE, SHIB, BONK rally in early 2026

Goldman Sachs upgrades Coinbase to buy, cuts eToro to neutral

Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week

Goldman Sachs sees regulation driving next wave of institutional crypto adoption

Crypto wallet firm Ledger faces customer data breach through payment processor Global-e

Market Opportunity
4 Logo
4 Price(4)
$0.02649
$0.02649$0.02649
+5.41%
USD
4 (4) Live Price Chart
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact service@support.mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.

You May Also Like

XMR price pumps as a rare pattern points to Monero hitting $1,000

XMR price pumps as a rare pattern points to Monero hitting $1,000

XMR price jumped to a record high today, January 15, as demand for privacy tokens rose.
Share
Crypto.news2026/01/17 04:37
Polygon Tops RWA Rankings With $1.1B in Tokenized Assets

Polygon Tops RWA Rankings With $1.1B in Tokenized Assets

The post Polygon Tops RWA Rankings With $1.1B in Tokenized Assets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes A new report from Dune and RWA.xyz highlights Polygon’s role in the growing RWA sector. Polygon PoS currently holds $1.13 billion in RWA Total Value Locked (TVL) across 269 assets. The network holds a 62% market share of tokenized global bonds, driven by European money market funds. The Polygon POL $0.25 24h volatility: 1.4% Market cap: $2.64 B Vol. 24h: $106.17 M network is securing a significant position in the rapidly growing tokenization space, now holding over $1.13 billion in total value locked (TVL) from Real World Assets (RWAs). This development comes as the network continues to evolve, recently deploying its major “Rio” upgrade on the Amoy testnet to enhance future scaling capabilities. This information comes from a new joint report on the state of the RWA market published on Sept. 17 by blockchain analytics firm Dune and data platform RWA.xyz. The focus on RWAs is intensifying across the industry, coinciding with events like the ongoing Real-World Asset Summit in New York. Sandeep Nailwal, CEO of the Polygon Foundation, highlighted the findings via a post on X, noting that the TVL is spread across 269 assets and 2,900 holders on the Polygon PoS chain. The Dune and https://t.co/W6WSFlHoQF report on RWA is out and it shows that RWA is happening on Polygon. Here are a few highlights: – Leading in Global Bonds: Polygon holds 62% share of tokenized global bonds (driven by Spiko’s euro MMF and Cashlink euro issues) – Spiko U.S.… — Sandeep | CEO, Polygon Foundation (※,※) (@sandeepnailwal) September 17, 2025 Key Trends From the 2025 RWA Report The joint publication, titled “RWA REPORT 2025,” offers a comprehensive look into the tokenized asset landscape, which it states has grown 224% since the start of 2024. The report identifies several key trends driving this expansion. According to…
Share
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 00:40
Tweede Kamer stemt om belastingregels met grote gevolgen voor crypto

Tweede Kamer stemt om belastingregels met grote gevolgen voor crypto

De Tweede Kamer staat op het punt een besluit te nemen over de hervorming van Box 3, oftewel de belasting op vermogen. Na jaren van juridische strijd en tijdelijke
Share
Coinstats2026/01/17 03:33