Starknet has introduced the STRK20 framework, enabling the issuance of privacy-oriented stablecoins and other assets. This new capability allows for confidential account balances and private transfers of any ERC-20 token, including BTC, stablecoins, and ETH. Users can freely switch between 'masked' and 'public' states, facilitating private DeFi operations without isolating assets in separate privacy pools. The STRK20 framework also includes compliance features, permitting selective disclosure of transaction details to auditors or regulators when necessary. Starknet describes STRK20 as the new standard for 'privacy-native tokens,' offering enhanced privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance.