what's Nethermind Starknet?
Nethermind Starknet is the Starknet-focused division of Nethermind, a leading blockchain research and software engineering firm specializing in Ethereum and Layer 2 ecosystems. They contribute to Starknet infrastructure through tools like compilers, explorers, and security services, including smart contract audits and formal verification for Cairo-based applications. Their work supports decentralized ecosystems by developing robust execution clients, protocol enhancements, and custom solutions for DeFi and enterprise blockchain adoption. Collaborations with foundations like Starknet enable open-source projects such as bridges and verifiers, advancing scalability and security in ZK-rollup environments.
EVM and CairoVM achieve testnet compatibility.
Ethereum Foundation's Open Intents Framework (EVM) is now compatible with CairoVM on testnet.
Juno client releases v0.15.15 with fixes for estimateMessageFee error codes, removal of redundant block numbers from receipts, and updated default L1 gas prices.
Juno v0.15.10 releases with GZIP compression for RPC responses, reduced sync lag via updated defaults, and fixes for fee estimation and sequencer bugs.