Starknet Faces Major Outage, 18-Minute Chain Activity Rollback
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 11 2026- Chain Activity Rollback: On January 11, 2026, Starknet experienced its second major outage, resulting in an 18-minute rollback of on-chain activity due to a state inconsistency between its execution and proof layers, impacting transaction finality and highlighting vulnerabilities in its infrastructure.
- Cause of Outage: The outage was caused by a mismatch between the execution layer and the proving layer, leading to erroneous transaction recordings and rollbacks, which underscores the significant challenges Starknet faces in ensuring operational stability and reliability.
- Historical Outage Comparison: Since 2025, Starknet has faced two major outages, with the first causing over five hours of downtime, indicating its vulnerability to sequencer issues and the urgent need for enhanced coordination mechanisms within its infrastructure.
- Market Impact Assessment: According to CoinMarketCap data, despite Ethereum maintaining a 12.06% market share, its 24-hour trading volume dropped by 60.85% following the outage, reflecting market concerns over network stability that could affect investor confidence.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
