It’s easy to assume CEX support and bridging are relatively efficient markets that reasonably reflect demand. If a chain has momentum, CEXs and interop solutions like LayerZero integrate it. But what if CEX support and interop are bigger success factors than we think? Perhaps CEX support and interop are key factors that must be optimally timed alongside points programs, TGE, mindshare, etc.

As a Starknet bull that is often frustrated with these intangibles, I wonder to what extent CEX support and LayerZero integration are holding Starknet back, and to what extent it may have prevented Starknet from capitalizing on its hype window. I spent today tracking down the key metrics of some major blockchains along with what are in my opinion, the three biggest onramp UX factors: CEX support, LayerZero support, and EVM compatibi