Not only is this an important technical achievement, but it also cements our growing relationship with Starknet, having been awarded the @StarknetFndn ‘s Seed Grant program in support of this integration. This grant is both a recognition of Gora’s cutting-edge approach to decentralized oracles and a testament to the powerful potential that this collaboration holds for the Web3 community.
This deployment on Starknet represents a significant achievement on Gora’s Q3 roadmap, and it is just the beginning. As outlined in our plans, we’re focused on making multi-chain integration a cornerstone of Gora’s future. Here’s a closer look at what we’ve accomplished so far:
Oracle Alpha on Starknet Mainnet
Our Oracle ( Alpha phase ) is now fully connected to Starknet’s mainnet, making it easier for dApps and protocols to interact with Web2 data sources. This is a major leap forward in providing highly available, decentralized data feeds for applications on Starknet.
Through our example contract developers can now access Web2 APIs directly within Starknet smart contracts, using our integration to pull data like real-time crypto prices or other external information securely and seamlessly.
https://github.com/GoraNetwork/gora-starknet/
Off-Chain Computation
One of the key differentiators of Gora is its ability to handle off-chain computation. Developers can make arbitrary calls to Web2 APIs, and our decentralized nodes handle the computation securely off-chain before sending the verified results back to Starknet. This not only ensures greater flexibility in dApp development but also enhances the security and customization options available to developers.
Expansion of Multi-Chain Capabilities
Our goal has always been to become a truly multi-chain decentralized oracle network. With this Starknet deployment, we’ve made a significant leap toward achieving that vision. Starknet is just the latest in a series of blockchain integrations we plan to roll out, allowing us to provide Web2 data to smart contracts across multiple ecosystems.
As we move toward full mainnet deployment on Starknet, this Alpha phase is critical for gathering feedback from the community. We’re calling on all Starknet dApps and protocols to integrate with Gora, explore its capabilities, and share their insights. This feedback will allow us to fine-tune the platform and ensure that it’s fully optimized for the challenges of mainnet.
During this alpha phase, users can expect to encounter some minor glitches, but rest assured, our team is committed to providing white-glove service to all Starknet developers who plan to use Gora Oracles on Starknet. We encourage everyone to reach out to us for personalized support as you integrate our technology into your projects.
What is Starknet?
Starknet is a permissionless Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution built on Ethereum, utilizing cutting-edge STARK proofs (Zero-Knowledge Proofs) to enhance scalability and security. By rolling up large batches of transactions and verifying them through STARK proofs, Starknet significantly reduces the congestion and cost on Ethereum’s base layer. In simpler terms, it enables faster and more cost-effective transactions while maintaining the security of Ethereum.
For developers, Starknet opens a world of possibilities with its scalable, low-cost environment. By running computations off-chain, Starknet empowers dApps with high-performance capabilities while ensuring that the integrity of the data remains secure on-chain.
Starknet’s focus on decentralized scalability and its compatibility with Ethereum makes it an ideal partner for Gora, as we aim to provide scalable, decentralized oracle services that deliver complex data computations and integrations.
What Does This Mean for Starknet Developers?
The integration of Gora with Starknet means that developers can now access highly customizable, decentralized data feeds for their dApps. Whether it’s accessing real-time market data, querying complex off-chain computations, or making arbitrary API calls to Web2 services, Gora empowers developers to build more sophisticated applications with ease.
To make the integration even more seamless, we’ve provided an example contract in our GitHub repo, which shows how to interact with the Gora oracle to fetch ETH price data from the Cryptocompare API. Developers can easily adapt this contract to pull in other data sources or create new, innovative use cases.
Check out our GitHub Repo : https://github.com/GoraNetwork/gora-starknet/
This is just the beginning. As we continue to expand and refine our technology, Gora is poised to become a key player in decentralized AI and data solutions for blockchain-based applications. We look forward to partnering with more developers, dApps, and institutions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Web3. Contact our developer team and ask your questions on our discord https://discord.com/invite/Pe8rwyPvKp
