StarkWare is pushing for Starknet to transition from an Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solution to an independent Layer-1 blockchain. The proposed shift would replace Ethereum settlement with Starknet's own native consensus mechanism, fundamentally altering the network's architectural foundation. Starknet clarified that the potential move remains "a question, not a decision," indicating the proposal is currently under discussion rather than finalized. This exploratory phase suggests the team is weighing the implications of decoupling from Ethereum before committing to any structural changes.