Eli Ben-Sasson

Eli Ben-Sasson

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CEO @ StarkWare | 2x Co-founder: Zcash, StarkWare ZK Math to Market Momentum: ZK-STARK, Zcash co-inventor Opinions mine, no investment advice

Blockchain Adoption Will Redefine Industries, Creating New Verticals
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Blockchain Adoption Will Redefine Industries, Creating New Verticals

Our industry, once it reaches mass adoption, won't look anything like it does today. Some verticals will shrink, some will grow. Some of the biggest verticals we'll have don’t exist on blockchain yet. Which ones are which?

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Chain Jumps From #44
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Chain Jumps From #44

Which amazing chain climbed from #44 to #17 in just under 6 months? Up. https://t.co/BEXH51wkFb

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Tailor Your Privacy with ZK—We’re the Experts
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Tailor Your Privacy with ZK—We’re the Experts

Reminder about Privacy: Privacy can mean a lot of things. Think about how you achieve privacy for different things in your daily life: An envelope gives you privacy for your mail. A window curtain provides privacy to your home. A lock screen maintains the...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Math's Impartial Power Powers ZK‑STARK Integrity
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Math's Impartial Power Powers ZK‑STARK Integrity

Math is the ultimate equalizer. It doesn’t bend based on who uses it. It doesn’t care who you are or how loud you shout. ZK-STARKs use math to verify integrity. They work the same whether operated by Darth Vader or Luke Skywalker.

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Introducing a Privacy‑First, Post‑Quantum, Scalable AI
SocialFeb 15, 2026

Introducing a Privacy‑First, Post‑Quantum, Scalable AI

Riddle me this: What's built to deliver privacy, post-quantum security, scale, and is optimized for AI agents? https://t.co/uIl7tUoq1l

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STARKs: Smart, Mom‑like Quick Insight Into System Health
SocialFeb 14, 2026

STARKs: Smart, Mom‑like Quick Insight Into System Health

ELI5 STARKs: - Know how Mommy walks in at the end of the day, takes a quick glance, and knows if we've been up to trouble? - Aha - So STARKs are like Mommy - Angry? - No, smart

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Future Blockchain Needs Quantum-Ready, AI-Enabled, Private Architecture
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Future Blockchain Needs Quantum-Ready, AI-Enabled, Private Architecture

A few things we must take into account when imagining blockchain 10 years from now: 1. Quantum readiness (ZK-STARKs are the path forward). 2. AI agents (Native Account Abstraction is a must). 3. Privacy (ZK - STARKs or SNARKs can deliver this) What else?

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Starknet Delivers Future‑Proof Blockchain Features Today
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Starknet Delivers Future‑Proof Blockchain Features Today

Starknet = blockchain, future proofed. What others put on their roadmap, is live on it: * Native account abstraction -- great UX and safe for agents * post quantum secure ZK * verifying a proof is all you need baby * threads and fractal scaling *...

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Fundamentals Stay Constant; Starknet Empowers Users Regardless
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Fundamentals Stay Constant; Starknet Empowers Users Regardless

Fundamentals don’t change with cycles and that's why my conviction in Starknet and blockchain remains the same, regardless of bears or bulls. Empowering individuals is simply a good thing to build, and we’re doing it with the best tech out there.

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Native Account Abstraction Enables Safe Blockchain Agents
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Native Account Abstraction Enables Safe Blockchain Agents

A question about AI and blockchain: What makes a blockchain Agent friendly? One possible answer I heard from @AbdelStark: Safety through Native Account Abstraction Suppose you give your agent some money to transact on your behalf. The agent could go rogue,...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Cairo’s ZK‑native Design Beats Solidity’s Costly Workarounds
SocialFeb 11, 2026

Cairo’s ZK‑native Design Beats Solidity’s Costly Workarounds

What do I mean when I say that Cairo was created specifically for ZK? What’s the actual difference it makes for a program running on a zkVM if it’s written in Cairo versus Solidity? ZKP is not just code....

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Privacy, Security, and Scale: Non‑Negotiable Blockchain Essentials
SocialJan 20, 2026

Privacy, Security, and Scale: Non‑Negotiable Blockchain Essentials

3 things that will become non-negotiable for any chain that plans to operate in the long-term: Privacy, security, scale. - Privacy (by now it's obvious, and still) - because if we're to migrate our digital life -- financial and non-financial --...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Quantum Fear Should Spur Bitcoin Fixes, Not Complacency
SocialJan 20, 2026

Quantum Fear Should Spur Bitcoin Fixes, Not Complacency

Bitcoin and the Quantum Threat: Think about the Year 2000 bug. Remember Y2K? It was a great example of the positive effects of over-worrying. I'm old enough to remember how everyone was talking about how the world is going to end...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Stwo: Fastest, Cheapest ZK‑STARK Prover Boosts Decentralization
SocialJan 19, 2026

Stwo: Fastest, Cheapest ZK‑STARK Prover Boosts Decentralization

Stwo is not just fastest ZK STARK prover, it is also cheapest, per tx. This really matters if you’re serious about decentralization, which is something that only Starknet, of all L2s, is serious about.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Account Abstraction Lets Smart Contracts Act as Wallets
SocialJan 19, 2026

Account Abstraction Lets Smart Contracts Act as Wallets

Challenge for you: Explain Account Abstraction in 1 sentence. Extra points if you do it with a meme

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Why High‑Volume STRK‑SOL Pair Missing From Top List?
SocialJan 18, 2026

Why High‑Volume STRK‑SOL Pair Missing From Top List?

Question to @MeteoraAG : I notice the STRK-SOL pair is doing pretty high volume but doesn't appear on top performers? Why? Another case of baldness discrimination?

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Account Abstraction Boosts UX; Native Version Elevates DevX
SocialJan 17, 2026

Account Abstraction Boosts UX; Native Version Elevates DevX

1⃣Account Abstraction is the best way to improve UX. 2⃣Native Account Abstraction is the best way to improve devX One day this will be common knowledge.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
All‑in on Crypto: Love Every Major Blockchain
SocialJan 16, 2026

All‑in on Crypto: Love Every Major Blockchain

Love Starknet Love Solana Love NEAR Love Bitcoin Love Ethereum Love Zcash Love ZK Bullish.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Crypto Evolves From Isolated Islands to Interconnected Hubs
SocialJan 16, 2026

Crypto Evolves From Isolated Islands to Interconnected Hubs

Crypto used to be an ecosystem made of isolated islands. That's the old crypto. New crypto is an ecosystem of hubs with bridges that connect layers, chains, apps, and what not. And that's good.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Gaming's 2026 Comeback: Try Blitz on Starknet
SocialJan 15, 2026

Gaming's 2026 Comeback: Try Blitz on Starknet

If you've been reading my tweets in the past few weeks, you know that one of my predictions for 2026 is that Gaming is going to do a comeback. Blitz is one of the hot new Games on Starknet so you...

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Polygon Champions Collaboration over Crypto Maxis
SocialJan 14, 2026

Polygon Champions Collaboration over Crypto Maxis

Something that I appreciate about @sandeepnailwal and everyone at @0xPolygon I interacted with: The overall positive and supportive approach to nearly all other chains. If crypto is associated with "maxi-ness", meaning folks love *only* token X and hate all other...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Proactive Quantum Worries Safeguard Bitcoin’s Future
SocialJan 13, 2026

Proactive Quantum Worries Safeguard Bitcoin’s Future

Terrific progress, need more of this. Best way to make sure Bitcoin averts the Quantum iceberg is to worry about the quantum iceberg. And do things, like this.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Measure UOPS, Not TPS, for Accurate Starknet Activity
SocialJan 13, 2026

Measure UOPS, Not TPS, for Accurate Starknet Activity

The magic of multicalls and why we should measure UOPS instead of TPS: Did you know: On Starknet, you can bundle multiple operations (buy, swap, mint, send to address A, send to address B, and so on) into 1 single tx. What requires...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Satoshi Would Embrace Innovation, Not Stagnation, in Bitcoin
SocialJan 13, 2026

Satoshi Would Embrace Innovation, Not Stagnation, in Bitcoin

Satoshi was innovative. I have no doubt he would have supported OP_CAT, STARK, OP_Return and OP_whatever initiative that strengthens Bitcoin. The last thing Satoshi would have wanted is for Bitcoin to stop evolving when evolution is needed.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Starknet Powers Complex Apps, Unlocking Blockchain Growth
SocialJan 13, 2026

Starknet Powers Complex Apps, Unlocking Blockchain Growth

Building the best infrastructure is more than just increasing throughput and lowering fees. It's about creating transactions that can manage complex logic for use cases like Perp exchanges and gaming, it's about eliminating UX limitations for wallets and basically any app...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
User UX and Builder Account Abstraction Drive Blockchain Mainstreaming
SocialJan 12, 2026

User UX and Builder Account Abstraction Drive Blockchain Mainstreaming

Mainstreaming blockchain to users will go through good UX. Mainstreaming blockchain to builders will go through native account abstraction.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Better UX Unlocks Zcash Privacy Adoption
SocialJan 12, 2026

Better UX Unlocks Zcash Privacy Adoption

The interest in ZEC and Privacy seems like it came out of nowhere, but more likely, it’s the result of a few elements coming together. One of the key elements is UX and accessibility: Zashi wallet and Near Intents made it easier...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Starknet’s Infrastructure Powers Higher Perps Volume Than Ethereum
SocialJan 12, 2026

Starknet’s Infrastructure Powers Higher Perps Volume Than Ethereum

Thank you for your attention to this matter. It's telling that Starknet has more Perps Volume than what you'll find on Ethereum and Solana. That's surprising. You would have that that the massive liquidity and user base of those networks...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
New
SocialJan 11, 2026

New

Opinions: - ZK Rollups > Optimistic Rollups - STARKs > SNARKs - Cairo > Solidity - Native AA > added AA Do any of the above need explanation?

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Cairo Poised to Eclipse Solidity for ZK Smart Contracts
SocialJan 11, 2026

Cairo Poised to Eclipse Solidity for ZK Smart Contracts

Popular opinion from the future (unpopular opinion at the moment): Cairo > Solidity Why: - Designed specifically for ZK, and ZK is the future - Better for building smart contracts - Rust-like - Sierra (safe intermediate representation) https://t.co/yBF9M4nD4f

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Three of Top Six Perps Powered by Our Tech
SocialJan 10, 2026

Three of Top Six Perps Powered by Our Tech

3 of top 6 (!) perps are on our tech -- EdgeX, Paradex and Extended. gn https://t.co/gDHiRoK76E

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Crypto's Sudden Titans: Hindsight Makes Success Seem Inevitable
SocialJan 9, 2026

Crypto's Sudden Titans: Hindsight Makes Success Seem Inevitable

The most predictable pattern in crypto: Some unpredictable project goes from low-key to titan in no time. In hindsight it always seems like that use case was obviously destined to go big.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Built a Cairo ERC20 for Stealth Project
SocialJan 8, 2026

Built a Cairo ERC20 for Stealth Project

Casually managed to vibe code a Cairo ERC20, for my stealth stealth project. Good job Claude (and Cairo and Scarb)

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Stark Tech Powers One‑Fifth of Perp Exchange Market
SocialJan 7, 2026

Stark Tech Powers One‑Fifth of Perp Exchange Market

20% of the entire Perp exchanges market is powered by STARK-tech. Perp exchanges thrive when they are powered by the right tech (complex txs, scaled by ZK, best UX features) https://t.co/rcZ0DUoz2O

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Starknet Poised to Dominate Privacy and Perp Exchanges
SocialJan 7, 2026

Starknet Poised to Dominate Privacy and Perp Exchanges

And Gaming. Pgaming. But seriously, Starknet will lead the charts when it comes to Privacy and Perps. Privacy: @Starknet is built with ZK-STARKs which makes privacy a natural expansion of our capabilities. As someone who's built Privacy in the past (co-founded @Zcash),...

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Starknet Poised for Major Adoption and 10x Growth
SocialJan 7, 2026

Starknet Poised for Major Adoption and 10x Growth

2026 ALPHA: Starknet optimistic predictions (not investment advice, DYOR) * Some major fintech distribution channel will pick Starknet as its blockchain * Some top-100 chain will make Cairo its smart contract language * Some Starknet game will gain a cryptokitties/Axie-level mindshare * Usage,...

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Privacy that Protects Data without Sacrificing Composability or UX
SocialJan 7, 2026

Privacy that Protects Data without Sacrificing Composability or UX

Good privacy is privacy that shields data in an accurate way without diminishing composability and UX.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
ZK-STARKs and Account Abstraction Power Superior UX
SocialJan 6, 2026

ZK-STARKs and Account Abstraction Power Superior UX

Things that shape UX: - Privacy - Low fees - Speed - PQ-Security - Flexibility - Simplicity - Self-custody - Censorship resistance Foundations for superior UX: - ZK-STARKs - ZK-STARKs - ZK-STARKs - ZK-STARKs - Native Account Abstraction - Native Account Abstraction - Decentralization - Decentralization

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Sierra: Safe Intermediate Layer Balances zkVM Efficiency and Security
SocialJan 6, 2026

Sierra: Safe Intermediate Layer Balances zkVM Efficiency and Security

Let's talk about a super-power of Starknet: Sierra. When you build a ZK based blockchain, with a ZK based VM for general computation (like Cairo is for Starknet), you'll face an issues: How do you make the VM both blockchain-safe *and*...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Starknet Unites Freedom, Programmability, Privacy at Scale
SocialJan 6, 2026

Starknet Unites Freedom, Programmability, Privacy at Scale

Bitcoin gud: Freedom, you own your life. Ethereum gud: Programmability. Zcash gud: Usable privacy. Starknet gud: All three, at scale.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
STARKs: The Fundamental Foundation for Freedom Tech
SocialJan 5, 2026

STARKs: The Fundamental Foundation for Freedom Tech

Build with long-term vision Build with conviction Build from first principles Freedom tech needs the strongest foundation: STARKs https://t.co/eP27fJPl0h

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Academic Grit and Vision Fuel Startup Success
SocialJan 5, 2026

Academic Grit and Vision Fuel Startup Success

If you're in academia and thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, here are a few lessons I learned transitioning from Math Professor to an entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO. Some academic habits will give you an edge as a founder. Others will hold...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Zero‑Knowledge Tech Delivers Privacy, Scale, Security, Freedom
SocialJan 4, 2026

Zero‑Knowledge Tech Delivers Privacy, Scale, Security, Freedom

ZK is for privacy ZK is for scale ZK is for security ZK is Freedom-tech

By Eli Ben-Sasson
STARK Tech Powers Growth on Leading Perp Exchanges
SocialJan 4, 2026

STARK Tech Powers Growth on Leading Perp Exchanges

I see @paradex and @extendedapp leading the way. Along with @edgeX_exchange, what do all three perp exchanges have in common? STARK-tech. Best tech isn't just about fast txs or low fees. It's about thriving and powering growth.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Security, Privacy, Speed: Crypto’s Non‑Negotiable Adoption Pillars
SocialJan 2, 2026

Security, Privacy, Speed: Crypto’s Non‑Negotiable Adoption Pillars

For crypto to succeed in the long term, these things are non-negotiable: Security: Broad adoption cannot be achieved without the highest level of security. Privacy and compliance: Want to bring institutions and TradFi into DeFi? They will need to ensure compliance, and at...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Native Account Abstraction Powers Starknet’s Mass‑Adoption UX
SocialJan 2, 2026

Native Account Abstraction Powers Starknet’s Mass‑Adoption UX

One key and excellent decision we've made about Starknet: Native Account Abstraction. Mass adoption depends on best UX, and best UX depends on Account Abstraction. Embedding AA into the very foundations of Starknet means you can optimize UX with no limitations,...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Bullish on Crypto, Privacy, and Freedom-Tech Innovations
SocialJan 1, 2026

Bullish on Crypto, Privacy, and Freedom-Tech Innovations

Absolutely, still bullish. On Starknet On Bitcoin On Ethereum On Zcash On Near On ZK On Privacy On Freedom-tech We are building something that matters, so I'm bullish.

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Future Privacy Products Must Balance UX and Composability
SocialDec 31, 2025

Future Privacy Products Must Balance UX and Composability

Interesting predictions. My prediction is somewhat close to @bobbinth's: As we move towards the practical phase of building Privacy products, we'll need to start balancing the different tradeoffs (though I think it will be more around UX, composability). Yes, Zcash showed the way...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Crypto Will Irreversibly Reshape Money, Internet, Society
SocialDec 31, 2025

Crypto Will Irreversibly Reshape Money, Internet, Society

Crypto will disrupt the very rails on which human society runs. It will change Money, the Internet, what we define as Common Knowledge, how we conduct ourselves in society. I strongly believe this. It’s not a question of if, but when.

By Eli Ben-Sasson