StarkWare has announced a comprehensive multi-phase post-quantum (PQ) cryptographic roadmap for its Starknet Layer-2 network, aiming to transition core cryptographic primitives away from assumptions vulnerable to quantum attacks. The company states that Starknet's fundamental STARK proof system exhibits native insulation against specific quantum vulnerabilities affecting elliptic-curve cryptography (ECC) due to its reliance on collision-resistant hash functions rather than ECC arithmetic1. This inherent design choice positions Starknet with a foundational layer already robust against some of the most immediate quantum threats, particularly those targeting public-key cryptography. The forthcoming roadmap will detail further steps necessary to ensure the entire network architecture is quantum-resistant, addressing aspects not inherently protected by the STARK proof system's design. This proactive move emphasizes the increasing urgency for blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to develop and implement quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions as quantum computing capabilities advance, securing long-term data integrity and transactional security.