Starknet's native token STRK became accessible on Solana on January 15 through NEAR Intents' cross-chain infrastructure. This integration occurred just one day after Solana's official account publicly criticized the Ethereum Layer 2.
The integration allows users to receive STRK directly into Solana wallets without traditional bridging processes. It utilizes a solver-based execution model that handles technical complexity behind the scenes.
Jupiter and Meteora provide immediate spot trading and liquidity for STRK on Solana, targeting the network's nearly $11 billion total value locked ecosystem.
Cross-Chain Integration Accelerates
The STRK launch represents part of Solana's broader strategy to integrate non-native blockchain assets. This is achieved through advanced interoperability protocols including NEAR Intents, Wormhole, and other cross-chain solutions.
Solana has accelerated cross-chain integrations in recent months. Assets from multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Base, and other networks, have become tradeable through intent-based systems rather than traditional wrapped token bridges.
This approach positions Solana as an on-chain alternative to centralized exchanges by offering high-speed settlement and low fees for assets that originated on other blockchains.
Rivalry Context and Market Impact
The integration arrived amid public tension between the blockchains. This followed Solana's verified account criticizing Starknet's daily activity metrics and $15 billion fully diluted valuation, suggesting the token should "go to zero."
Starknet has added more than $100 million in total value locked (TVL) since December, reaching over $313 million despite the social media controversy.
STRK traded around $0.086 at press time. Solana's cross-chain expansion continues with planned tokenized stock offerings and additional asset integrations throughout 2026.