Starknet, a project on the Ethereum blockchain, has been making significant strides in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, as evidenced by its growing Total Value Locked (TVL) which has surpassed $150 million. The TVL growth is led by Nostrafinance, zkLend, and EkuboProtocol as the top DeFi protocols. This growth is attributed to Starknet's innovative use of STARK cryptography for scalability and security, and its development platform, Cairo, which has been crucial for creating decentralized applications (dApps). The Starknet team, led by Eli Ben-Sasson, has been praised for their integrity, long-term vision, and responsiveness to community feedback. Additionally, the Pyth Network, supporting 51 different blockchains with real-time price data, indicates its vital role in DeFi ecosystems. Starknet's community has been described as the fastest-growing on Ethereum for the past two years, largely due to its technological advancements and the active involvement of its builders.