Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that uses zero-knowledge rollups, is back online after a major outage on September 2. The sudden disruption lasted several hours and stopped all transactions, leaving users unable to use apps built on the network. Developers later restored block production and stabilized services. Starknet Promises Full Report After Hours-Long Outage The outage started early Tuesday morning and quickly stopped all activity on the network. Transactions could not go through, and apps built on Starknet stopped working. According to the network data, the blackout lasted for several hours before developers brought the system back online. In a recent X post , the Starknet team confirmed the situation, acknowledging the downtime. The Starknet team has committed to providing a detailed retrospective of the incident. This report will explain the timeline of events, the root cause of the outage, and the long-term solutions being put in place to avoid similar problems in the future. For users and developers relying on the network, this commitment to transparency is meant to rebuild trust. Starknet Outage Hits as New Features and SN Stack Roll Out To stabilize the blockchain, developers executed a chain reorganization starting from block No. 1,960,612. This effectively rewound about one hour of network activity. As a result, all transactions submitted between 2:23 a.m. and 4:36 a.m. UTC failed to reach the chain. Users whose activity does not appear on the blockchain will need to resubmit their transactions. The recovery restored block production and allowed most RPC providers to resume operations. The remaining nodes are still catching up as they complete upgrades. The timing of the outage is notable, as Starknet is currently rolling out new features and initiatives . One recent measure allows Bitcoin stakers to play a small role in network consensus. At the same time, developers are working on the SN Stack, a framework that makes it easier for teams to create their own application-specific chains using Starknet’s technology. Starknet Outage Comes as Ethereum Changes Its Testnet Starknet plays a key role in Ethereum’s scaling ecosystem. It is a zero-knowledge Layer 2 rollup. This means it processes transactions off the Ethereum mainnet, bundles them together, and then sends cryptographic proofs back to the Ethereum network. This design lowers gas fees, speeds up transactions , and still benefits from Ethereum’s strong security. As a result of its advantages, Starknet has become a reliable choice for developers building decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and other blockchain-based applications. That is why an outage, even if rare, quickly attracts attention from the wider crypto community. The Starknet incident comes just as the Ethereum blockchain itself is undergoing major changes in its test environment. The Holešky testnet, which launched last year to replace Goerli as Ethereum’s main testing ground, is shutting down. The post Ethereum’s Starknet Restores Service After Major Outage appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
