Starknet (STRK) News Today: Why STRK Is Up – 02 October 2026

• Starknet v0.14.4 mainnet upgrade is planned for 5 October 2026, supporting up to 1.1 billion Layer-2 gas. • Starknet v0.14.0, named Grinta, went live on 1 September 2025, introducing a decentralized sequencer architecture. • A scheduled unlock of 127M STRK, about 1.3% of total supply, is set for 15 October, with monthly unlocks through March 2027. • STRK trades 99.01% below its all-time high of $4.41, with market cap at $324.82M and 24-hour volume at $45.36M. • Transaction fees on Starknet are now paid exclusively in STRK, strengthening the token’s link to network activity.