Starknet Mainnet Faces Over 2-Hour Downtime as Team Works on Restoration
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Mainnet Disruption: Starknet's mainnet has experienced over two hours of downtime in 2026, with the team actively investigating and working to restore functionality, highlighting reliability issues during peak periods.
- Technical Challenges: This incident follows multiple outages in 2025, particularly a nine-hour downtime in September due to the Grinta upgrade, which disrupted user transactions and underscored system vulnerabilities.
- Market Reaction: Despite the network disruption, the STRK token price remained steady, indicating that market confidence in Starknet has not been significantly shaken, possibly reflecting investor recognition of its long-term potential.
- Infrastructure Development: Starknet aims to integrate Bitcoin financial applications into the Ethereum ecosystem, and despite facing technical challenges, its BTCFi strategy demonstrates potential for future growth.
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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.
