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StarkNet and Solana Dispute: A Closer Look at Network Activity

A recent exchange on social media between Solana and StarkNet has brought attention to the activity levels on the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. While SolanaS official Twitter account initially claimed low user engagement and transaction volume for StarkNet, data suggests a more robust ecosystem than initially portrayed. This article examines the claims, the counter-evidence, and the current state of both networks as of January 14, 2026.

The initial Dispute

The controversy began when solana’s official Twitter account alleged that StarkNet had only 8 daily active users and 10 daily transactions. This claim, seemingly intended to diminish StarkNet’s value despite its $1 billion market capitalization and $15 billion fully diluted valuation, quickly drew a response from StarkWare CEO eli Ben-Sasson. Ben-Sasson playfully attributed the criticism to Solana’s marketing team. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko then characterized the exchange as an “unnecessary spat.”

dune Analytics Data Reveals higher activity

However, data from Dune Analytics contradicts Solana’s