Week in Mina News

📰 Week in Mina News - 52

Astromina — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:16:34 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Updates

Mina Mainnet 3.1.2 Beta1 Released

o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Mainnet 3.1.2 Beta1. This version includes updated packages for macOS, Docker, and Linux (Debian 11 & Ubuntu 20.04 LTS). Users can now update their repositories and begin testing the beta release via the official GitHub release page.

🪶 Ecosystem News

Zeko Completes Mainnet & Bridge Rollup Audit

Zeko, the zk-rollup built for Mina Protocol, has officially completed the audit of its mainnet core and bridge rollup circuits. The audit was conducted by zkSecurity, a leading ZK-focused auditing firm. This marks a critical milestone on Zeko’s journey toward mainnet. Next up is the upgraded community testnet and the launch of the #ZekoBoom testnet contest—bringing Zeko one step closer to becoming the first zk-rollup secured by Mina’s ultra-lightweight verification layer.
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Project Untitled Updates on Shared Memory

Austin Baggio, Co-Founder & CEO of Project Untitled, shared the latest development milestones on their shared memory infrastructure for agent swarms. The team now has a local network running with payments and block production (via Ouroboros), read/write proof support, operational read requests, and SDK endpoints in progress. They're also working on batch proof reading through folding. These updates reflect steady progress toward enabling ZK-backed shared state for collaborative autonomous agents.
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MinaGraph Push Notifications Now Live

MinaGraph has introduced a new feature allowing users to receive real-time push notifications for wallet activity. You can now add any Mina wallet address to your watchlist and get instantly alerted when a transaction or update occurs. This tool adds a new layer of visibility for monitoring important accounts and tracking on-chain movements.
Try it out: webapp.minagraph.com
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🗳️ Governance Updates

No Governance updates were provided this week.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM).
X Posts

🐦 Post by “@CryptoPandasYT”

https://x.com/CryptoPandasYT/status/1928611019930185922

🐦 Post by “@dwillems42”

https://x.com/dwillems42/status/1928923522589667527

Blog Posts

Fizk zkUSD Protocol

https://blockofchain.medium.com/fizk-zkusd-protocol-086a528c177f

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Nori Heads to ETHPrague

The Nori team will be attending ETHPrague this week to connect with the broader ZK community. If you’re into zero-knowledge tech, cross-chain infrastructure, or curious about what they’re building—be sure to say hi and have a chat with the team.
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Last Week’s Events

No Last Week’s Events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - o1Labs

o1Labs’ vision is to create an internet where developers use programmable cryptography to create more powerful applications. The team successfully incubated the Mina Protocol and is now in the next stage of their journey as the world’s premier zero-knowledge tooling provider. o1Labs is seeking an experienced and visionary CMO to lead their marketing strategies and initiatives, shape the brand's presence, and drive user engagement. As o1Labs’ CMO, this person will be a key member of the execution and strategy of all marketing efforts for [Project Untitled], a novel state management solution for web3.

Details here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 8,57M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 4,791

Transactions (daily average): 3,915

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,851 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

This newsletter helps the Mina community stay updated on the latest protocol changes, developer news, ecosystem developments, community activities, and key metrics. If you have news to share in this newsletter, please reach out to us here.

Better together! - Astromina Team

📰 Week in Mina News - 51

Astromina — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:45:50 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Updates

Mina Devnet 3.1.2 Alpha1 Released

o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Devnet 3.1.2 Alpha1. This version is now available for testing and comes with support for macOS, Linux (Debian 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), and Docker-based environments. The release notes and installation instructions are accessible via the GitHub link.

🪶 Ecosystem News

Mina Attestations Standard Released for Private Proofs

Mina Protocol has officially launched Mina Attestations, a new standard and library for proving personal credentials in a secure and privacy-preserving way. Developed by zkSecurity and audited by Hacken, the library supports both native and imported credentials. This milestone enhances Mina’s capacity for confidential identity verification and opens the door to private use cases such as zkKYC, DAO voting, and identity-linked zkApps.
More details here.

ZkNoid NFT Showroom Goes Live

ZkNoid has officially launched its new NFT Showroom, now accessible via app.zknoid.io/nft/collections. The platform allows users to explore existing NFT collections on Mina, including the ZkNoid Avatars and Minaty sets. While buying and selling isn't active yet, marketplace functionality is on the way. Stay tuned as ZkNoid continues building out its ecosystem for NFT discovery and interaction.

ZkNoid Introduced NFT Avatars

ZkNoid shared a video preview of its upcoming NFT avatar integration, allowing users to view their NFTs directly in their profiles and set any of them as their avatar. This feature will go live next week and adds a layer of personalization to the platform, highlighting each user’s unique NFT collection.
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Mina Ranks #1 in GitHub Activity Over the Last 3 Months

According to data shared by Cryptogics, Mina Protocol leads the crypto space in GitHub activity for the past three months, with over 1,223 commits and 100+ contributors. This puts Mina ahead of other major projects like ICP, LINK, and even BTC and ETH. The ranking reflects Mina’s growing developer momentum as the protocol advances toward its 2025 upgrade and zkApp ecosystem expansion.

⭐ Ecosystem Highlights

Zeko Updates

Zeko Takes Another Step Toward Mainnet with Sequencer Upgrade

Zeko, a zk-rollup built on Mina Protocol, has upgraded its testnet sequencer—marking a key milestone on its roadmap to mainnet. This improvement follows upgrades to the prover, explorer, and wallet infrastructure. Zeko’s architecture enables scalable off-chain execution with zk-proofs settled on Mina, aiming to deliver high-throughput, censorship-resistant applications while keeping the chain lightweight. The team continues to progress through its roadmap, with the next steps being bridge deployment and full mainnet launch.
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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM).
X Posts

🐦 Post by “@Sametdokmeci1”
https://x.com/Sametdokmeci1/status/1903094507891003647

🐦 Post by “@10XFINANZEN”
https://x.com/10XFINANZEN/status/1919331663714177295

🐦 Post by “@davut1karabulut”
https://x.com/davut1karabulut/status/1924756408735789507

Blog Posts

Ouroboros Samasika in Mina

https://blockofchain.medium.com/ouroboros-samasika-in-mina-ebff88a3b970
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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No Upcoming Events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

No Last Week’s Events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - o1Labs

o1Labs’ vision is to create an internet where developers use programmable cryptography to create more powerful applications. The team successfully incubated the Mina Protocol and is now in the next stage of their journey as the world’s premier zero-knowledge tooling provider. o1Labs is seeking an experienced and visionary CMO to lead their marketing strategies and initiatives, shape the brand's presence, and drive user engagement. As o1Labs’ CMO, this person will be a key member of the execution and strategy of all marketing efforts for [Project Untitled], a novel state management solution for web3.
Details here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 4,44M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 2,853

Transactions (daily average): 2,347

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,766 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 50

Astromina — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:03:35 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

Mina Foundation Announced Audited NFT Standard
Mina’s official NFT standard has been launched following a successful audit by Veridise. Developed by @dfst_io, the standard arrives alongside a full-featured NFT marketplace (@minanft_io) and a no-code token launchpad. This new framework supports customizable minting, marketplace functionality, and zk-powered privacy tools—paving the way for secure, flexible NFT applications on Mina.

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ZkNoid Announced “Wizard Battle” – A New Strategic Game Mode

ZkNoid has officially unveiled Wizard Battle, a brand new strategy game designed to elevate the user experience on the platform. Players will begin by selecting and customizing unique heroes, each with their own skills and perks. The game features turn-based tactical battles, spell-casting mechanics, and both PvP and single-player modes. As players win battles and level up, they’ll unlock new spells and heroes, deepening gameplay. With stunning visuals and immersive mechanics in development, the ZkNoid team invites the community to stay tuned for more sneak peeks.

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Silvana Releases Official Docs Covering Architecture & ZK Use Cases
Silvana has launched its official documentation, offering in-depth insights into the project’s architecture, use cases, and foundational concepts behind its ZK-powered platform. The newly released docs aim to help users and developers better understand how Silvana works and where it’s headed.
Explore more at https://docs.silvana.one/

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Mirae Asset Releases ZK Privacy Framework in Collaboration with Mina
South Korea–based Mirae Asset, a global investment firm managing over $613 billion in assets, has released a developer version of STOPE (Security Token Offerings Privacy Extension). Developed in partnership with the Mina Foundation, STOPE enables users to privately and securely prove asset ownership using Mina’s zero-knowledge technology—bringing enhanced privacy to tokenized securities platforms.

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🗳️ Governance Updates

No Governance updates were provided this week.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM).

🐦 Post by “@minacryptocom”
https://x.com/minacryptocom/status/1921888599919767603

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1923032059229950221

🐦 Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1922595030285340836
🐦 Post by “@illyaGera”
https://x.com/illyaGera/status/1918278950733729860

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1920485165765116297

🐦 Post by “@web3FAF”
https://x.com/web3FAF/status/1920825647850516538

🐦 Post by “@minacryptocom”
https://x.com/minacryptocom/status/1916852716325724432

Blog Posts

No blog posts were provided this week.

🎟️ Events

Last Week’s Events

Mina at ETHDam: Exploring Privacy and Censorship-Resistance
Last week, Yunus Gürlek represented Mina Protocol at ETHDam in Amsterdam, speaking on two key privacy-focused stages. He joined a panel titled “The Future of Privacy: Protocols, Not Promises” alongside Aaron Day (Brownstone Institute), Reuben Yap (Firo), and others to discuss censorship-resistance, decentralization, and privacy infrastructure. Later, Yunus delivered a solo talk on “What is the perfect way of achieving Privacy?”, where he highlighted Mina’s unique architecture as the most suitable foundation for building censorship-resistant and privacy-preserving applications.

💼 Open Jobs

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - o1Labs

o1Labs’ vision is to create an internet where developers use programmable cryptography to create more powerful applications. The team successfully incubated the Mina Protocol and is now in the next stage of their journey as the world’s premier zero-knowledge tooling provider. o1Labs is seeking an experienced and visionary CMO to lead their marketing strategies and initiatives, shape the brand's presence, and drive user engagement. As o1Labs’ CMO, this person will be a key member of the execution and strategy of all marketing efforts for [Project Untitled], a novel state management solution for web3.

Details here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 6,01M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 4,590

Transactions (daily average): 3,807

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,600 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 49

Astromina — Sun, 04 May 2025 20:11:27 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina 3.1.1 Devnet Alpha1 Released
o1Labs has announced the release of Mina 3.1.1 Devnet Alpha1, now available for testing on macOS, Debian 11, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Docker environments. This alpha version includes updated Debian package instructions, installation commands, and a new config file. Developers and node operators can follow the detailed setup steps shared by the team and begin experimenting with the latest changes ahead of future upgrades. Full release notes are available on GitHub.

🪶 Ecosystem News

Fizk Protocol Spotlighted in Latest ZK-OK Interview
The team behind Fizk Protocol—zkUSD’s native stablecoin solution for Mina—joined ZKOK’s latest episode to discuss development progress, design goals, and the road ahead. Fizk aims to become Mina’s first algorithmic stablecoin, offering a decentralized alternative tailored for the protocol. Community members can follow their progress via fizk.xyz.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM)

X Posts

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1916502354041413908

🐦 Post by “@web3FAF”
https://x.com/web3FAF/status/1917700458296098936

Blog Posts

No blog posts were provided this week.

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Mina at ETHDam: Yunus Gürlek to Speak on Privacy and ZK Innovation

Mina Protocol will join ETHDam 2025 as a Copper Conference Partner, with Software Engineer Yunus Gürlek representing the project in two privacy-focused sessions. On Saturday, May 10, Yunus will speak on the “Future of Privacy: Protocols, Not Promises” panel at 14:25, alongside figures from Firo and Daylight Freedom. Later, at 16:15, he’ll give a solo talk titled “What is the perfect way of achieving privacy?”, exploring Mina’s unique approach to privacy through zero-knowledge proofs.
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Last Week’s Events

No last week’s events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - o1Labs

o1Labs’ vision is to create an internet where developers use programmable cryptography to create more powerful applications. The team successfully incubated the Mina Protocol and is now in the next stage of their journey as the world’s premier zero-knowledge tooling provider. o1Labs is seeking an experienced and visionary CMO to lead their marketing strategies and initiatives, shape the brand's presence, and drive user engagement. As o1Labs’ CMO, this person will be a key member of the execution and strategy of all marketing efforts for [Project Untitled], a novel state management solution for web3.
Details here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 7,15M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 7
Snarks Included (daily average): 5,010

Transactions (daily average): 3,970

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,199 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 48

Astromina — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:10:44 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

ZkNoid Launched User Profiles
ZkNoid has introduced User Profiles, allowing users to easily track their account stats, lottery tickets, and transaction history through a single interface. NFT integration is also on the way, enabling users to display their NFTs directly within their profiles. You can check it out here.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM).

X Posts

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”

https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1915065942951829526

🐦 Post by “@egeaybars1”

https://x.com/egeaybars1/status/1915371893776937422

📝 Blog Posts

No blog posts were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 11,39M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 7
Snarks Included (daily average): 3,255

Transactions (daily average): 2,663

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,199 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 47

Astromina — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:14:31 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

LuminaDEX SDK Launches to Empower DEX Creation on Mina & Zeko
The LuminaDEX SDK is now live at sdk.luminadex.com, enabling anyone to launch a decentralized exchange and earn swap fees on both Mina Protocol and Zeko Protocol. Built by LuminaDEX, the SDK simplifies DEX deployment and makes it easier than ever to build within the Mina ecosystem.

🗳️ Governance Updates

No Governance updates were provided this week.

Zeko Updates

Zeko’s First NFT Mint Sells Out in Hours – Incentivized Testnet Coming Next
Zeko Protocol’s debut NFT drop, which served as a digital proof for early supporters, sold out within just a few hours. For those who missed it, the team teased their upcoming incentivized testnet, “Zeko Boom,” as the next big opportunity to get involved.

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Zeko Protocol Now on Farcaster
Zeko Protocol has officially launched its presence on Farcaster. You can now follow the project at warpcast.com/zekoprotocol to stay connected with their latest activities.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1911417795750830464

🐦 Post by “@KoinSaati”
https://x.com/KoinSaati/status/1913200842439811418

Blog Posts

Mina Community Call: Strategic Changes and Ecosystem Updates
https://minaprotocol.com/blog/mina-community-call-recap

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Mina — End Game or New Era ? #1
https://blockofchain.medium.com/mina-end-game-or-new-era-1-eae3bf8b92dd

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

Mina at ODTÜ Blockchain Days – Vision Talk & o1js Workshop
Mina team participated in the ODTÜ Blockchain Days Summit in Ankara. Yunus took the stage to share Mina’s vision for a modular and zk-powered internet, and also hosted a hands-on workshop focused on building with Mina and o1js.

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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 24,98M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 7
Snarks Included (daily average): 5,047

Transactions (daily average): 4,107

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,016 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 46

Astromina — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:44:01 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina 3.1.0 Stable Released on Mainnet
o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Protocol 3.1.0 Stable on mainnet. The update brings key performance enhancements including a faster ledger synchronization process, reducing network roundtrips and improving startup sync times. Additional improvements include bootstrapping optimizations, lowering block production time from over 120s to under 45s, and better resource management. This version also supports spinning up custom SNARK coordinator configurations.

You can find the release notes here.

🪶 Ecosystem News

o1Labs Proposes Major Mina Protocol Upgrade Targeting Fall 2025
o1Labs has released a detailed proposal for the upcoming Mina protocol upgrade, outlining confirmed improvements like automated upgrade mechanisms, reduced slot times, and increased zkApp account update limits, with the aim of boosting performance and developer experience. Additional features under consideration include higher throughput, extended action/event limits, historical preconditions, and partial Rust node integration. Some items—like on-chain governance and automated staking payouts—remain dependent on community feedback and readiness. Formal MIPs for each change will be published soon, with the upgrade targeted for deployment in Fall 2025.

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Key Takeaways from Mina X Space: New Roles, Upgrade Plans
In the latest X Space, interim Mina Foundation CEO Josh Cincinnati and o1Labs CEO Brandon Kase shared critical updates on Mina’s future. Technical development will now be fully led by o1Labs, while the Mina Foundation shifts its focus to decentralized treasury and governance. Mina is positioned as a lightweight ZK Layer that verifies off-chain proofs, not as an application execution layer. The Fall 2025 hard fork will introduce major improvements, including 90s slot times, automated upgrades, expanded zkApp capacity, and partial Rust node integration. Alternative execution environments were also discussed for non-Protokit apps, alongside ongoing work on bridges, shared state management (Project Untitled), and zk identity infrastructure.

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Mina Web Node Testing Concludes – Community Feedback Fuels Next Steps
The Mina Foundation’s Web Node—a browser-based, block-producing node—was tested by 100 community members selected from over 300 applicants. Running fully in a web browser, the Web Node simplifies node operation and aligns with Mina’s vision of accessible decentralization. Testers provided valuable feedback on performance, leading to key fixes in memory usage, seed node reliability, and connectivity. Participants praised the ease of setup and the potential for eliminating reliance on RPC providers. Top contributors were awarded MINA tokens, and the learnings will guide future Web Node improvements.

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Economics Design Releases Tokenomics Report for Mina
A third-party report by Economics Design has been published, offering an in-depth review of Mina Protocol’s current tokenomics. The study compares Mina to similar projects and explores potential changes, aiming to support community-led discussions around inflation, issuance, and sustainability. While the report serves as a reference for future MIP (Mina Improvement Proposal) initiatives, it does not represent an official recommendation. Full report here.

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Fizk Protocol Shares Governance and Deployment Update
Fizk Protocol builder Charlie Mack, shared a progress update highlighting recent work on a proof-based governance system that will evolve into Mina’s first DAO. An early whitepaper has been published as the team begins seeking funding. However, full mainnet deployment is on hold until native multisig support becomes available on Mina to avoid custodial risks.

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Community Tool Spotlight: Mina Graph Explorer

A new tool called Mina Graph Explorer has been introduced by community member naamah daemon. The tool allows users to visualize wallet and node connections across the Mina network. Whether you're investigating suspicious wallets or mapping your own wallet’s links, this browser-based graph tool is now live at mina.naamahdaemon.eu/mina-graph.

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🗳️ Governance Updates

No Governance updates were provided this week.

⭐ Ecosystem Highlights

Zeko Ecosystem

Zeko to Launch Limited “Day 0” NFT Collection
Zeko Protocol has announced its first-ever NFT drop, aimed at rewarding early supporters of its mission to "Unbreak the Internet." The collection will include 1,000 limited-edition NFTs serving as digital proof of early participation. These "Day 0" NFTs are meant to recognize and celebrate the protocol’s earliest community members.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

🐦 Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1910728289594876033

🐦 Post by “@egeaybars1”
https://x.com/egeaybars1/status/1911103172770443429

🐦 Post by “@davut1karabulut”
https://x.com/davut1karabulut/status/1910752863149498439

🎟️ Events

Updates from Brandon and Josh - X Space
https://x.com/MinaProtocol/status/1909303966262845713

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 16,39M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 2,926

Transactions (daily average): 2,389

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,687 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

This newsletter helps the Mina community stay updated on the latest protocol changes, developer news, ecosystem developments, community activities, and key metrics. If you have news to share in this newsletter, please reach out to us here.

Better together! - Astromina Team

📰 Week in Mina News - 45

Astromina — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:03:00 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina 3.1.0 Beta Released on Mainnet
o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Protocol 3.1.0 Beta1 on mainnet. The update includes several improvements, such as reduced RAM usage, faster sync times, and support for custom SNARK configurations. Full release notes and installation instructions for supported systems (macOS, Linux, and Docker) are available on GitHub.

New o1js Package Released: eddsa-o1js
A new addition to the o1js ecosystem, eddsa-o1js, has been released. The package enables EdDSA signature verification within zero-knowledge circuits, supports the Edwards25519 curve, and includes efficient twisted Edwards curve operations.

Github

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No zkIgnite updates were provided this week.

⭐ Ecosystem Highlights

Zeko Ecosystem

Zeko Protocol Introduces "Zeko OG" Role for Active Community Members
Zeko Protocol has launched a new initiative to recognize and reward its most dedicated community contributors with the “Zeko OG” Discord role. Over the next four weeks, 25 members will be selected weekly—up to 100 total—based on their engagement on social media, content creation, and community support. Interested participants must apply by submitting their Discord and X usernames.
Selected Zeko OGs will receive exclusive recognition and may gain early access to future opportunities.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

🐦 Post by “@0xJayS_eth”

https://x.com/MinatyAPC/status/1907345287544291537

🐦 Post by “@egeaybars1”

https://x.com/egeaybars1/status/1905693108895109503

🐦 Post by “@bkase_”
https://x.com/bkase_/status/1907543739708616882

Deep Dive to Kimchi Proof System #1
https://blockofchain.medium.com/deep-dive-to-kimchi-proof-system-1-b11d6ae8c781

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“Introducing The ZEKO Token”
https://medium.com/zekoprotocol/introducing-the-zeko-token-4c4fb9fca6d2

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zkNoid 2-Month Recap
https://medium.com/zknoid/2-month-recap-february-march-2025-fa27d680538a

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Community Call with o1Labs & Mina Foundation
This Tuesday, o1Labs CEO Brandon Kase and Mina Foundation Interim CEO Josh Cincinnati will host a community call to address recent updates and answer community questions.

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Last Week’s Events

No last week’s events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 25,3M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 9
Snarks Included (daily average): 5,065

Transactions (daily average): 3,903

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,986 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 44

Astromina — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:53:55 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina Devnet 3.1.0 Alpha1 Released
o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Devnet 3.1.0 Alpha1. This new release supports macOS, Linux (Debian 11 & Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), and Docker-based environments. The release includes updated Debian packages, and installation instructions are available via the official GitHub release page.

🪶 Ecosystem News

Mina Foundation Leadership Update
Josh Cincinnati, the new interim CEO of Mina Foundation, shared a letter with the community outlining recent leadership changes and a new direction. As part of this transition, product and protocol responsibilities will shift to o1Labs, while the Foundation focuses on building a decentralized treasury and improving community governance. Former leaders Evan Shapiro and Kurt Hemecker have stepped away, and Josh emphasized the importance of community trust and collaboration as Mina enters its next chapter.
You can find the full update here.

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Milestones from Nori: Ethereum State Verification on Mina

Nori posted about recent milestones in proving Ethereum state data on Mina. By anchoring Ethereum’s “state root” on Mina—its cryptographic fingerprint stored in a Merkle–Patricia Trie—developers can enable trustless verification, privacy-preserving data proofs, and cross-chain apps that act on Ethereum data directly from Mina. The team has already been stress-testing this on Devnet, with live transactions available. Next steps include optimizing proof generation and building SDKs and tooling for use cases like token bridges.

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Zeko outlined protocol direction and next steps

Zeko Labs shared a progress update as they move closer to mainnet launch. The team is currently focused on shipping core components like a centralized sequencer, parallel proving, and a multisig DA layer, alongside support for liquid staking with bridged MINA. Looking ahead, they plan to introduce decentralized sequencing, governance, and explore data availability options like Celestia and o1Labs’ Project Untitled. The update also highlights work on developer experience and a flexible rollup framework, aiming to support scalable and privacy-respecting applications across Web3.

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Fizk Protocol Hooks Up Oracles on Devnet
Fizk Protocol has successfully connected its first oracles on devnet, enabling access to real-time price data. The team invites anyone interested in running an oracle to get in touch. You can try the app here: devnet.fizk.xyz/app/connect

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ZkNoid announces NFT marketplace with V3 standard support
ZkNoid announced an upcoming NFT marketplace featuring a limited collection powered by the MinaNFT V3 standard. The new version brings unique capabilities such as dynamic evolution using verification keys, custom smart contracts for each NFT, and interactive elements that turn NFTs into game-like assets. These features aim to offer creators more control and users a richer experience

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zkNoid releases zkLottery poll results
zkNoid has published the results of its recent zkLottery poll, indicating that the majority of participants favored 1-week rounds. In response, the team announced that contract and backend updates are underway to accommodate this preference, with the updated lottery system expected to launch in the near future.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

🐦 Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1904174666425483705

🐦 Post by “@web3_fraETH”
https://x.com/web3_fraETH/status/1904580736524378298

📝 Blog Posts

Nori: Ethereum–Mina ZK Bridge on Mina Protocol
https://medium.com/@dokmecisamet/nori-ethereum-mina-zk-bridge-on-mina-protocol-de1828ecb638

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 14,1M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 2,194

Transactions (daily average): 1,710

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,660 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 43

Astromina — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:02:19 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

Zeko Announced ZEKO Token
Zeko Protocol has introduced the ZEKO token as it moves toward its incentivized testnet and eventual mainnet launch. ZEKO token will play a key role in securing the network, enabling decentralized sequencing through a token bidding system, and powering protocol governance by allowing holders to vote on upgrades and ecosystem decisions. While MINA will initially be used to pay transaction fees, ZEKO may be added as a native payment token through governance. This launch marks a major step in building a scalable, decentralized ZK application platform.

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Pallad v0.7 Brings Multi-Account & zkCredential Features

Pallad Wallet has rolled out version 0.7, introducing Multi Account support for generating new Mina addresses without re-entering mnemonics, and a beta of Private Credentials built with zkSecurity—enabling zkKYC and zkPassport use cases. The team also launched MinaJS, a TypeScript implementation of the Mina Wallet Standard, now in beta. Upcoming priorities include stabilizing MinaJS, onboarding devs to private credentials, and refining the UX for custom tokens.

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ZkNoid NFT Marketplace Coming Soon

ZkNoid is preparing to launch an NFT marketplace where users will be able to access and trade MINA NFTs. As part of this launch, a limited edition ZkNoid NFT collection has been announced, featuring uniquely styled characters. A preview of the collection has already been shared.

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ZkNoid Hot vs. Cold Meme Token Event Results

The ZkNoid Hot vs. Cold Meme Token Event has concluded with over 4.76 million meme tokens purchased. Fire Dragons claimed victory with 53% of the total token purchases, totaling 2.54 million, while Frozen Frogs followed with 2.22 million. The event also highlighted top token holders from each team.

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Governance Updates

No Governance updates were provided this week.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

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🐦 Post by “@0xJayS_eth”

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https://x.com/Sametdokmeci1/status/1903094507891003647

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Blog Posts

Tokens on Mina: MinaTokens Launchpad
https://zknoid.medium.com/tokens-on-mina-minatokens-launchpad-85ed1cf8175a
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Proof Singularity and Mina Kimchi Proof System
https://blockofchain.medium.com/proof-singularity-and-mina-kimchi-proof-system-b5833e18c31a
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Kimchi Proof System vs KZG Commitments
https://blockofchain.medium.com/kimchi-proof-system-vs-kzg-commitments-cbd86032fda5
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Stablecoins & zkUSD
https://medium.com/@dokmecisamet/stablecoins-zkusd-74f9cd8c5b7b
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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 10,77M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 3,991

Transactions (daily average): 3,185

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,660 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 42

Astromina — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:51:56 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

Mina Foundation Announced Leadership Changes and New Ecosystem Direction
Mina Foundation has engaged with the community and decided that o1Labs will take ownership of Mina’s technical roadmap, while the Foundation will focus on advancing a decentralized treasury.
Josh Cincinnati, a Board Member and President of the Interchain Foundation Council, will step in as interim CEO and President of the Board. With extensive experience leading transitions in projects like Zcash and Cosmos, Josh aims to guide Mina into its next phase.
Meanwhile, Kurt Hemecker and Evan Shapiro will be stepping down from their roles at the Foundation. The community thanks them for their leadership and contributions over the years.

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Mina Foundation Releases 2024 Transparency Report
Mina Foundation has published its 2024 Transparency Report, highlighting key protocol developments, metrics, and ecosystem growth. The Berkeley Upgrade made ZK programmability more accessible, fostering a growing ecosystem of private provable zkApps.

Read the full report here: https://www.minafoundation.com/reports/2024-transparency-report

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ZekoAI: Decentralized AI Agents with Zero-Knowledge
Zeko Labs has introduced ZekoAI, a new framework for building decentralized AI agents using zero-knowledge proofs. Developed in partnership with Shinkai and Lumina, this initiative enables private, autonomous AI solutions that leverage blockchain for secure and verifiable execution.

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TileVille & ZkNoid Kick Off a New Competition!
TileVille and ZkNoid recently concluded their City Builder Day competition, where participants had 48 hours to construct their dream cities and compete for exciting rewards. The event featured meme tokens, lottery tickets, and exclusive TileVille NFTs for top players.

Winners of Season 2:
🥇 emrekk3
🥈 mefodica
🥉 klavera

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Mina Received Most Hackathon Submissions at BSA EPFL!
Last weekend, the BSA EPFL Hackathon wrapped up, and Mina Protocol emerged as a top choice for builders, receiving the majority of hackathon submissions!

The event featured engaging panel discussions, technical workshops, and an impressive turnout of developers working on cutting-edge privacy and verifiability solutions.

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Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”
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https://x.com/HakResearch/status/1900079425859010638

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 21,99M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 2,591

Transactions (daily average): 3,103

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,544 commits and +100 contributors.
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📰 Week in Mina News - 41

Astromina — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:13:23 GMT

🖼️ Ecosystem News

Mina Foundation Announces Cycle 17 Delegation Snapshot
The Cycle 17 snapshot will take place on March 14th at 12:00 UTC to determine eligible block producers. After validation, selected BPs must complete KYC onboarding as part of the Delegation Program before receiving delegation from Mina Foundation.
Delegation program details here.

Minascan Introduces Enhanced ZkApp and Account Analytics
Minascan has rolled out updates to its analytics platform, introducing a dedicated ZkApp Analytics section and upgraded Account Analytics. Users can now track zkApp transaction fees, monitor zkApp activity trends, and analyze account statistics, including balance changes and transaction history. These improvements offer deeper insights into Mina's ecosystem, enhancing transparency for developers and users.
You can find all the details here.

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ZkNoid Meme Token Contest Began!
The Cold vs. Hot Meme Token Contest officially began in collaboration with Mina Protocol and zkCloudWorker. Running for two weeks, the event includes daily competitions and exciting giveaways as participants battle it out for their chosen team.
Additionally, the Meme Creation Contest deadline has been extended to March 10th, 12 PM UTC—giving the community more time to unleash their funniest ZkNoid-themed memes!

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⭐ Ecosystem Highlights

Zeko Ecosystem

Zeko Introduces AI-Powered zkWorkflows
ZekoLabs, in collaboration with Shinkai and LuminaDEX, introduces AI-driven zero-knowledge transaction workflows. By combining Shinkai’s AI agents, Zeko’s zkProof-based off-chain computation, and Lumina’s DEX, the initiative enables private, verifiable, and efficient automated financial operations like algorithmic trading and liquidity optimization.
You can find more details here.

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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

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X Posts

Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”
https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1898345763198926881

Post by “@zkonnetwork”
https://x.com/zkonnetwork/status/1897643850774237504

Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1897238146783531261

Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/HakResearch/status/1897908808586084374

Blog Posts

zkPret & Mina Protocol
https://medium.com/@dokmecisamet/zkpret-mina-protocol-ff8b675f22f3

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

EPFL BSA Conference - Privacy x Verifiability
Yunus Gurlek from Mina Foundation participated in the Privacy x Verifiability Conference at EPFL on March 7, discussing privacy use cases alongside experts from Shutter Network, Partisia, and other projects. The event featured panels and discussions on privacy-preserving technologies, blockchain scalability, and secure computation.

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Privacy and Verifiability Hackathon at EPFL

The Blockchain Student Association at EPFL hosted a 36-hour hackathon on March 8-9, focusing on privacy and verifiability in blockchain. Sponsored by Mina, Hylé, and Hedera Hashgraph Association, the event brought together developers to build innovative solutions across multiple tracks, with a $15,000 prize pool.

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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 8,37M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 2,981

Transactions (daily average): 2,432

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 3,544 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 40

Astromina — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:59:42 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Updates

No core protocol updates were provided this week.

🪶 Ecosystem News

Mina Foundation Launches Web Node Testnet
Mina Foundation has launched the Mina Web Node Testnet, allowing participants to run a Mina node directly in their browser. The application process has now closed, and selected participants have been notified of their acceptance. The test phase is set to begin on March 4, 2025, at 05:00 UTC and will run until March 18, 2025, at 05:00 UTC. Participants meeting the uptime requirements will be entered into a lottery for a 1500 MINA prize pool, with additional rewards for those achieving the highest uptime and block production.

More details on the program are available here: https://tinyurl.com/Mina-Web-Node-testing

zkUSD Devnet Goes Live for Early Testing
zkUSD Devnet is now live, offering an early-stage version for users to test and provide feedback. The platform enables experimentation with zkUSD transactions, and participants can report bugs or request devnet tokens via the project's Telegram channel. Developers are actively gathering insights to refine the protocol. More details and access can be found at devnet.fizk.xyz.

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ZKON Network Advances with Technical Updates
ZKON Network has shared key technical updates, including ongoing work on a verifier zkProgram and improvements to ECDSA signature verifications. The team has also updated its GitHub documentation to cover private data interactions and one-transaction data delivery. Additionally, Navigators Season 3 is now live, enabling developers to build with ZKON’s zkTLS TrueData set on Mina Protocol. With the mainnet launch approaching, ZKON continues expanding its TrueData solutions, including zkOracle, Mina zkApp integration, and AI-powered verifiable data tools.

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MinaExplorer Announced: All MINA Genesis Tokens Are Now Unlocked
Gareth Davies, founder of MinaExplorer announced: As of slot 691200, all MINA Genesis tokens have been fully unlocked, marking the final unlock event for all MINA tokens. However, users can now relock tokens using zkApps. With the current staking rate, the annual inflation rate of MINA is estimated to be around 5.5%. The next epoch's staking ledger will see an increase of approximately 2.74 million MINA, maintaining a projected inflation rate of 5.54% per year.
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Governance Updates

MIP

WIP: MIP Upgrade review
Goals for Q1: Complete the final review with the community

MEF

WIP: Internal tests
Goals for Q1: Complete internal tests and plan the next steps

PGT

WIP: MEF platform
Goals for Q1: Implement improvements in the MEF platform before scheduling the next tests

Research

WIP: Consultation with ecosystem stakeholders about governance 2025 plans
Goals for Q1: Align on the 2025 plans

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

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X Posts

Post by “@bkase_”
https://x.com/bkase_/status/1895240667816951971

Post by “@LucidSamuel_”
https://x.com/LucidSamuel_/status/1895040396633297333

Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1895163416836202909

Blog Posts

Custom Tokens on Mina
https://medium.com/zknoid/custom-tokens-on-mina-c605ddd24da9
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WTF is zkCloudWorker?https://x.com/BlockofChain/status/1894443570066559177

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

The Road To Singularity
At ETHDenver’s Proof Point event, Mina co-founder Evan Shapiro joined a panel discussion on scalability challenges and breakthroughs in ZK proofs. Alongside experts from zkSync, Polygon, and CMT Digital, the session explored advancements in making ZK proofs more efficient, scalable, and practical for real-world applications.

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Evan Shapiro at ETHDenver: ZK Chains and Verifiable Applications

At ETHDenver’s Async House on February 26, Evan Shapiro, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Mina Foundation, spoke on "ZK Chains: Powering Verifiable Applications for the Private, Provable Web." The session explored how programmable ZK proofs enable private inputs and trusted compute, reshaping blockchain architecture for new decentralized applications.
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Brandon Kase at ZK Hub, ETHDenver
At ETHDenver’s ZK Hub (Feb 28 - March 1), Brandon Kase, CEO of o1Labs, joined the event to discuss functional programming, ZK applications, and Mina’s design advantages. As a founding engineer of o1Labs, he contributed to the development of Mina Protocol and zk tooling like o1js, sharing insights on how these technologies provide real-world benefits to users.

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o1Labs at ETHDenver: Solving Web3’s State Management
At ETHDenver’s Async House on February 25, Austin Baggio, Head of Strategy at o1Labs, discussed "How the team that built Mina will solve Web3's state management problem." The session introduced Project Untitled, leveraging polynomial commitments to enhance scalability, reduce storage costs, and improve efficiency in decentralized applications.

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💼 Open Jobs

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

👓 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 37,9M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 4,791

Transactions (daily average): 3,955

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,321 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 39

Astromina — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:45:12 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina Mainnet 3.0.4 Beta1 Release
o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Mainnet 3.0.4 Beta1, introducing new features and critical bug fixes. Users are encouraged to test this version on Mainnet. The update is compatible with macOS, Linux (Debian 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), and Docker.
You can find release notes on GitHub: https://github.com/MinaProtocol/mina/releases/tag/3.0.4-beta1

🖼️ Ecosystem News

Zeko Foundation Launched

The Zeko Foundation has been launched as a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding and supporting the Zeko Protocol ecosystem. Built on Mina’s decentralized ZK settlement layer, Zeko aims to enhance digital trust, verification, and authenticity for secure interactions. The foundation will focus on empowering builders, engaging global communities, and driving commercial and operational growth. Co-founder Brian P. McKenna steps in as CEO, while Zeko Labs, led by Evan Kereiakes and Las Safin, continues to develop the protocol as a decentralized L2 solution.

More details here: https://medium.com/zekoprotocol/introducing-the-zeko-foundation-4af92e9244e6

Zeko Devnet Goes Live

Zeko Devnet is now online, with ongoing improvements to the sequencer, prover, and DA. Transactions are being tracked on zekoscan.io, and an upcoming Zeko Boom Testnet Contest will soon begin, offering bonus points for users who reach transaction #7000. Zeko Testnet is set to launch next after the ongoing audit is completed.
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Nori: Faster and More Efficient

Nori has introduced significant upgrades to its proof conversion architecture. The latest updates include SP1 Turbo v4 integration, enabling support for the newest SP1 proofs, o1js v2.2.0 compatibility for improved interoperability with zkApps, and a server-specific performance boost that has doubled the speed of proof conversion. End-to-end SP1 to o1js proof verification now completes in under 7 minutes, marking a major efficiency improvement. More technical enhancements are expected in the future.
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ZekoTokens.com is Live on Zeko Devnet

The ZekoTokens platform is now live on Zeko Devnet, bringing new tokenization features:

Supports the latest FungibleToken standard.
Meme tokens are now available.
REST API for launching tokens and NFTs.
Special event: Transaction #7000 on Zeko Devnet comes with a reward.

More details at zekotokens.com

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ZkNoid’s 2025 Roadmap

ZkNoid has shared exciting updates for the upcoming month, outlining key initiatives in its 2025 1 month roadmap. A Meme Token Event will launch soon in collaboration with MinaNFT, allowing participants to compete in a two-team challenge for rewards. Following this, ZkNoid will introduce its own NFT marketplace, supporting partner collections and debuting a limited NFT series. Additionally, enhancements to the zkLottery are on the way, with ongoing optimizations aimed at improving the gaming experience for the growing lottery community.
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Cold vs. Hot Meme Token Contest Announced

ZkNoid is teaming up with @minanft_io to launch the Cold vs. Hot Meme Token Contest on March 3rd.

The contest will run for two weeks, where teams compete to claim the championship title.
Competing factions: Cold-loving brutes vs. Hot-loving beasts.
Rewards include prizes for the winning team, bonus rewards for top participants, and lottery ticket giveaways.

🗳️ Governance Updates

MIP (Mina Improvement Proposals)
- February Goals: Final review with the community and scheduling of On-Chain Vote (OCV).
MEF (Mina Ecosystem Fund)
- Work in Progress: Internal tests.
- Goals: Complete the Voting Phase and summarize fund distribution.
PGT (Protocol Governance Tooling)
- Work in Progress: MEF platform development.
- Goals: Implement platform improvements before the next testing phase.
Research
- Work in Progress: Consultation with ecosystem stakeholders on governance research for 2025.
- Goals: Schedule the next community call on governance research updates.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

🌱 Growth Programs

CORE

The Mina Foundation's Core Grants program is progressing with key infrastructure projects.
Here are the latest updates:

NFT Standard – Development is complete, with an audit starting on March 3 in collaboration with Veridise.
ZKON Oracle Network – Development is ongoing.
Standard Wallet Provider / Mina JS – Currently in progress, led by Pallad.
Tokenomics Report – The report is near completion and will be published soon.
zkPassport – Development is ongoing, led by Piconbello.
Mina Attestations – Development is complete, and an audit is underway with Hacken.

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Post by “@o1_labs”
https://x.com/o1_labs/status/1892357141748449289

Post by “@georgethms1”
https://x.com/georgethms1/status/1892973837651771763

Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”
https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1892694223977087424

Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1892151339607609576

Blog Posts

Zeko Protocol — Rollup Ecosystem on Mina
https://x.com/BlockofChain/status/1892201815795515554

Project Untitled
https://medium.com/@dokmecisamet/untitled-3461bf4510db
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Nori: The Future of Trustless Ethereum-Mina Bridging
https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/20436231700665

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Async House @ ETHDenver 2025

The Async House @ ETHDenver 2025 event is set for Feb 25-26, bringing key discussions on the future of ZK Chains. On Feb 25, Austin Baggio from o1Labs will share insights on @untitled_ZK and its role in state management. On Feb 26, Evan Shapiro will explore the evolution of ZK Chains and their impact on decentralized applications.
You can find all the details here.

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ZKDay ETHDenver 2025

On Feb 27, @0zklab is hosting ZKDay @ ETHDenver, featuring discussions on Zero-Knowledge technology. @evanashapiro and @vanishree_rao from @fermah_xyz will be speaking at 2:35 PM, covering key topics in the field.
More details: https://lu.ma/kmgn4zp9

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Proof Point @ ETHDenver

On Feb 28, the Proof Point event at ETHDenver will feature discussions on the road to singularity and advancements in ZK technology. @evanashapiro, @anthonykrose, and @jbaylina will be speaking at 1:40 PM, sharing insights into the evolving landscape of programmable proofs.
More details: https://lu.ma/proofpoint

ZK Hub @ ETHDenver

On Feb 28, the ZK Hub at ETHDenver will bring together key figures in the ZK ecosystem. @evanashapiro, @bkase_, and @AustinBaggio will be present, with Evan speaking on a panel about how AI can benefit from ZK at 4 PM.

More details:
https://www.zk-hub.io/

Last Week’s Events

No last week’s events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 12,3M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 6,126

Transactions (daily average): 5,510

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,221 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 38

Astromina — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:00:09 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Mina Devnet 3.0.4 Alpha2 Release

o1Labs has announced the release of Mina Devnet 3.0.4 Alpha2, now available for testing. This update supports macOS, Linux (Debian 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), and Docker.
Developers can find installation instructions and release notes on GitHub: Mina 3.0.4 Alpha2 Release.

🖼️ Ecosystem News

TileVille VIP Launches with Exclusive Lootbox NFT

TileVille VIP has launched as an exclusive club for dedicated MINA believers, offering more than just a marketplace. The first feature, TileVille Lootbox NFT, will bring surprise-filled treasures to users soon. Stay tuned for next-gen NFTs and a refreshed platform design! 🚀

ZkNoid Lottery Mainnet Festival Concludes with Strong Participation

The zkLottery mainnet festival has officially ended after two exciting weeks. With 14,328 MINA in the round bank, 1,447 tickets issued, and 340 unique users, the event saw strong engagement from the community. Special thanks to @MinaProtocol and partners for making this possible.

Mina Mini Hackathon Winners Announced

The Mina Mini Hackathon, co-hosted by @MinaProtocol and @OpenBuildxyz, has concluded, highlighting innovative zkApp projects. MinaGPT (@wfuser) secured 1st place with an AI-powered smart contract assistant, followed by OOCAI_PAW_MINA (@OOCAI_Official) in 2nd place for its multi-agent AI system, and sol-to-o1js (@wangeguo) in 3rd place for seamless Solidity contract migration.

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Governance Updates

MIP

WIP: MIP Upgrade review continues.
Goals: Conduct the final review with the community and schedule OCV.

MEF

WIP: Internal tests.
Goals: Complete the Voting Phase and summarize the fund distribution process.

PGT

WIP: MEF platform development.
Goals: Onboard a new developer and implement pending platform improvements.

Research

WIP: Engaging ecosystem stakeholders on governance research plans for 2025.
Goals: Schedule the next community call to discuss recent research blog posts.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

Post by “@bkase_”

https://x.com/bkase_/status/1889985063829508440

Post by “@zkDatabase”

https://x.com/zkDatabase/status/1883715027989127271

Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”

https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1890044525638222150

Post by “@0xJayS_eth”

https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1889631826051997895

Blog Posts

Mastermind zkApp Series: Exploring zkApp Development on Mina
o1Labs has introduced the Mastermind zkApp Example Series, a step-by-step guide to building zkApps on Mina using o1js. The series uses the classic Mastermind game to demonstrate various SDK features, covering aspects like off-chain storage, indexed Merkle maps, and recursion. Each level introduces a new architectural pattern, helping developers grasp essential zkApp building techniques.

zkNoid Monthly Recap: January 2025
https://medium.com/zknoid/monthly-recap-january-2025-67c933eda3c6

z2zlib — P2P State Channel on Mina

https://blockofchain.medium.com/z2zlib-p2p-state-channel-on-mina-0f502be7b773

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

zkFriends Night at ETHDenver
Mina Protocol and o1Labs are hosting zkFriends Night on February 28 in Denver, Colorado, bringing together founders, developers, and key players from the ZK ecosystem. The event, sponsored by ZKM and House of ZK, offers a relaxed atmosphere for networking, drinks, and discussions on the future of zero-knowledge technology.
For more details, click here.
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ZK Chains & Verifiable Applications

On February 26, @evanashapiro from @MinaProtocol will join =nil; Foundation to discuss how general-purpose environments enable programmable proofs for verifiable applications on the private, provable web. This session will explore the role of ZK chains in enhancing privacy and security.
More details: lu.ma/4tvjqkp7

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Last Week’s Events

No last week’s events were provided this week.

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

👓 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 24,92M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 6,711

Transactions (daily average): 5,811

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,081 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 37

Astromina — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:48:19 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

Auro Wallet Advances Mobile Proving for zkApps
@aurowallet_com has completed the first milestone for mobile proving, a highly requested feature in the Mina ecosystem. The team is enhancing zkApp support on mobile devices by developing an SDK and API for seamless integration. A prototype is in progress, with planned deployment on Mina Devnet and Mainnet.

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Mina Introduces zkML Library for Privacy-Preserving AI
Mina has launched a zkML library, enabling AI models to run on-chain with full privacy and verification. This release provides developers with tools for integrating privacy-preserving AI inference into decentralized applications. A new developer guide walks through the Devnet release and its capabilities.

You can find all details on the blog post.
zkML Github repo
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MinaTokens Mainnet Alpha Launching Soon
zkCloudWorker announced the upcoming MinaTokens.com mainnet alpha, introducing meme token creation on Mina Protocol. This platform aims to expand blockchain culture by integrating zk-powered meme tokens. The launch is scheduled for Friday.

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TileVille City Builder Day Winners Announced
TileVille revealed the top players of the City Builder Day Competition, with @atafata securing first place, winning 100 MINA + 5 zkNoid lottery tickets. @avocato and @Satoshi(httpz) followed, earning 60 MINA + 3 tickets and 40 MINA + 2 tickets, respectively. The event, held in collaboration with zkNoid, rewarded participants with MINA and zkLottery entries.

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Governance Updates

MIP
- WIP: MIP Upgrade review.
- Goals: Merge the updated proposal on GitHub, conduct a final community review, and schedule OCV.
MEF
- WIP: Internal testing.
- Goals: Start the Voting Phase, adjust summaries for all phases, and implement the funds distribution process.
PGT
- WIP: MEF web-based app.
- Goals: Plan developer onboarding and implement pending improvements.
Research
- WIP: Consultations with ecosystem stakeholders on governance research for 2025.
- Goals: Schedule the next community call about recent research blog posts.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

Growth Programs

Navigators

Season 3 Kicks Off
Mina’s Navigators Program Season 3 is now open, inviting teams to develop zero-knowledge-based solutions. This season prioritizes advancements in zkTLS, verifiable compute, and infrastructure improvements, with grants available for projects that enhance Mina’s ecosystem. Suggested categories for proposals include state verification, privacy-preserving applications, zk-based governance, and proof conversion architectures.

Recommended Proposal Categories

Infrastructure Improvements

Mina aims to enhance state verification, interoperability, and efficient zk-proof handling. Suggested projects include:

State bridging between chains using zk proofs.
zkTLS integrations to verify Web2 data sources like APIs and emails.
Verifiable compute solutions for DeFi, governance, and social applications.

Primitives for o1js
Developers are encouraged to build new zk primitives and cryptographic tools for o1js to expand Mina’s smart contract capabilities:
- Privacy-preserving oracles and zk-based data attestations.
- zk-based voting systems with verifiable integrity.
- Zero-knowledge recursive proofs to enhance Mina’s scalability.

Proof Conversion Architectures
This category focuses on zk-proof interoperability and efficiency, allowing Mina to verify external computations:
- Ethereum-Mina proof interoperability via zkVM.
- Hybrid SNARK-STARK solutions for better efficiency.
- Aggregation layers for recursive verification.
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📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here (DM) .

X Posts

Post by “@0SebastienGllmt”

https://x.com/SebastienGllmt/status/1886172727998063061

Post by @_ibrahimoumar
https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1887571039896674788

Post by @0xJayS_eth
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1887444642653786196

Post by “@KoinSaati”
https://x.com/KoinSaati/status/1886444546449674716

Blog Posts

Progress on Mina Foundation Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 Product Priorities
https://minaprotocol.com/blog/mina-foundation-product-priorities-q1-2025

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Highlights from the Veridise o1js v1 audit: Three zero-knowledge security bugs explained
https://medium.com/veridise/highlights-from-the-veridise-o1js-v1-audit-three-zero-knowledge-security-bugs-explained-2f5708f13681

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🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Evan Shapiro at Proof Point in Denver
On February 28, 2025, @evanashapiro, Co-founder of @MinaProtocol, will speak at Proof Point in Denver. The event, hosted by Lagrange, will explore topics related to zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized computation, and the road to singularity.

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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

👓 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 16,24M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 10
Snarks Included (daily average): 10,078

Transactions (daily average): 9,402

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,546 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 36

Astromina — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:46:36 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

Nori Brings Trust-Minimized Ethereum State Verification to Mina
A new interoperability solution is coming to the Mina ecosystem. Nori introduces trust-minimized Ethereum state verification using zero-knowledge proofs, enabling secure cross-chain interactions. It runs Helios, an Ethereum light client, inside a zkVM to generate and verify state root hashes, which are then converted into Mina-compatible proofs via o1js. The first use case, Nori Bridge, allows ETH transfers to Mina by submitting a Merkle proof to a zkApp, minting wrapped ETH (wETH). Nori is also developing an SDK to support seamless integration into DeFi platforms, wallets, and zkApps.

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LuminaDEX Completed Audit, Prepares for Mainnet
LuminaDEX, a decentralized exchange built on Mina, has completed its security audit and is moving toward mainnet launch. The platform leverages zero-knowledge proofs for private and trust-minimized transactions, integrates built-in KYC for permissioned liquidity pools, and is backed by Mina Foundation, Jump, O(1)Labs, and Big Brain Holdings.
You can find the full audit report here.

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TileVille ZK Titans Competition Winners Announced
The TileVille ZK Titans Competition has concluded, with Avocato, Emrekk3, and 0xPixelVoyager securing the top spots with a score of 120 each. Daily winners also received NFTs and 10 MINA as rewards. TileVille hints at more challenges ahead for the community.

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PunkVenturesDAO Invests in Project Untitled

PunkVenturesDAO, the investment arm of Punk DAO, has joined Project Untitled as an investor, supporting its mission to advance programmable cryptography and mutable state. As the largest decentralized organization holding Punks, Punk DAO is dedicated to fostering community-driven innovation while maintaining independence from CryptoPunks and Yuga Labs. Built by the team behind Mina Protocol, Project Untitled aligns with the cypherpunk ethos, leveraging decentralized technology to push forward privacy and programmability in Web3.

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Governance Updates

MIP
- WIP: MIP Upgrade review.
- Goals: Perform final review with MIP Editors and plan OCV schedule.
MEF
- WIP: Internal tests.
- Goals: Finish Deliberation Phase, present results, and start Voting Phase.
PGT
- WIP: MEF web-based app development.
- Goals:
- Implement improvements and continue internal tests.
- Finish SurveyBot auto-posting feature tests.
Research
- WIP: Internal consultation on governance research plans for 2025.
- Goals: Schedule the next community call on recent research blog posts.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

🌱 Growth Programs

Navigators

MinaNFT V3 Proposal – A proposal for an upgraded MinaNFT version has been submitted by the DFST and StakeTab teams. It introduces UI/UX improvements and programmable NFTs. More details.
zkDonation Platform – A new proposal suggests integrating zkProofs for donations by connecting to Every.org’s API using zkON Network’s SDK. This enhances transparency for blockchain-based charitable contributions. More details.
zkUSD Beta Readiness – An algorithmic stablecoin built on Mina’s native L1, developed by Mackcee, is approaching beta readiness. This proposal outlines the next steps for deployment. More details.

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zkIgnite

No zkIgnite updates were provided this week.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

Post by “@0xemre”
https://x.com/egeaybars1/status/1885010044015829205

Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”
https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1883696300358549642

Post by “@Sametdokmeci1”
https://x.com/Sametdokmeci1/status/1884313967926882352

Post by “@KoinSaati”
https://x.com/KoinSaati/status/1885312074063999462

Post by “@fabiocatalao_”
https://x.com/fabiocatalao_/status/1884013667924205834

Post by “@Secrypto_”
https://x.com/Secrypto_/status/1883172745887781335

Blog Posts

Understanding AMC (Accepting the Maximum Condition)

https://0xemre.medium.com/understanding-amc-accepting-the-maximum-condition-0c4935792824

Mina Fungible Tokens & zkCloudWorker
https://blockofchain.medium.com/mina-fungible-tokens-zkcloudworker-74c443b341d4
https://x.com/BlockofChain/status/1885348317871161477

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

MAPC and zkON Discussed EternalShape in X Space
MAPC and zkON Network hosted an X Space discussing the EternalShape project and zkON's broader role in the Mina ecosystem. The AMA covered the expansion of the MAPC NFT collection, new zkON projects, and exclusive rewards for NFT holders. During the event, a limited edition MAPC x zkON NFT was up for grabs, and @satoshinak70622 won an MAPC NFT, which will be distributed alongside the public sale.
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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 23,4M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 10
Snarks Included (daily average): 15,523

Transactions (daily average): 14,840

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,546 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 35

Astromina — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:06:54 GMT

⚙️ Core Protocol

Updates

Mina Mainnet 3.0.3.1 Stable Release Announced
The Mina Protocol ecosystem partner, o1Labs, has announced the release of 3.0.3.1 Stable for Mina Mainnet. This update supports macOS, Linux (Debian 11 and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS), and any host machine with Docker.

For complete release notes and installation details, you can find the official release here.

🖼️ Ecosystem News

Mina Protocol Featured in CV VC Top 50 Report

Mina Protocol has been recognized in the CV VC Top 50 Report by CV Labs, showcasing the most innovative blockchain projects in Crypto Valley. The report highlights leading blockchain initiatives and includes insights from Mina Foundation CEO, @khem.

You can read the full report for more details!

DinoDex Trading Competition Milestones
DinoDex's recent trading competition recorded remarkable results:
- 600+ active wallet addresses participated.
- 10 million tMINA in total trading volume.
- Over 30,000 transactions completed.

DinoDex team teased an upcoming Devnet launch, signaling more exciting developments soon!

ZkNoid L1 Lottery Week 1 Results
ZkNoid's L1 Lottery wrapped up its first week with 279 players purchasing 766 tickets, adding 7,587 MINA to the prize pool. Despite some challenges, the team worked with StakeTab and Mina to optimize performance, improve backend systems, and enhance user experience.

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M.A.P.C 2025 Roadmap
The M.A.P.C 2025 roadmap focuses on collaborations, community growth, and strategic planning. Q1 begins with brainstorming and mini-games, Q2 introduces a new collection drop and secret project, Q3 adds collaborations and launches the secret project, and Q4 wraps up with merchandise, finalizing collections, and an end-of-year event. This roadmap aims to unite Mina Protocol and ZK fans while enhancing the M.A.P.C experience.
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"Project Untitled" Secured First Investment Round with Leading Web3 Visionaries
"Project Untitled" has closed its first investment round, gaining the confidence of key Web3 and ZK pioneers. The project is supported by an incredible roster of angel investors, including @fede_intern via @class_lambda as lead, @dariusrugys, @zmanian, @AnnaRRose, @ballsyalchemist, @lukeyoungblood, @clairekart, @Lincoln_MHV, @AshAEgan, @SebastienGllmt, @cryptodavidw, @TanVentali, @gregthegreek, @christinetyip, @vanishree_rao, and @bradcohn. This groundbreaking initiative aims to redefine mutable application state management in Web3 through zk-powered solutions, balancing speed, affordability, and decentralization. This milestone signals strong momentum and trust from the Web3 community.

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Governance Updates

MIP Upgrade Review: Final review and OCV scheduling are underway.
MEF Tests: Focus on presenting consideration phase results and starting the deliberation phase.
PGT Updates: MEF app improvements and SurveyBot button testing in progress.
Research: Blog posts on delegation trust are being finalized.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

Growth Programs

Navigators

The Navigators Grant Program returns for its 3. season with 2.3 million MINA tokens in funding, empowering developers to build impactful zkApps on Mina Protocol through Starter and Growth tracks.

Focus Areas

Verifiable Applications: Scalable and decentralized solutions for identity, RWA, voting, and privacy-preserving DeFi (e.g., zkVote, zkPassport, DinoDex).
Feeding the Proof: Leveraging Mina Private Credentials for verifiable claims in data, APIs, and Web2 integrations.
Infrastructure: Integrations with platforms like AlignedLayer, Celestia, and proof conversion tools (e.g., o1js Blobstream).
Cross-chain Applications: Utilizing Mina as a proof-aggregation and settlement layer for scalable and privacy-focused operations.

Grant Tracks

Starter Track: Up to 15,000 MINA for short-term projects with technical guidance (invite-only).
Growth Track: Flexible grants up to 100,000 MINA for projects leveraging Mina’s tools, building token economies, or onboarding partners.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.
X Posts

Post by “@0xemre”
https://x.com/0xemre/status/1881763748727378033

Post by “@_ibrahimoumar”
https://x.com/_ibrahimoumar/status/1881341841012146250

Blog Posts

UI/UX Design: design challenges in web3
- https://medium.com/zknoid/ui-ux-design-design-challenges-in-web3-6cee5ab2f17e
- https://x.com/ZkNoid/status/1882770686004883771

The Future of NFTs: MinaNFT
- https://medium.com/@dokmecisamet/the-future-of-nfts-minanft-f68a5a487d78
- https://x.com/Sametdokmeci1/status/1881404565469172191

Smart Contract Wallet & Account Abstraction on Mina Blockchain
- https://blockofchain.medium.com/smart-contract-wallet-account-abstraction-on-mina-blockchain-fda1afc1d104
- https://x.com/BlockofChain/status/1882792106391110030

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

Minaty's First AMA with EternalShape Announced!

Minaty is hosting its first AMA on January 31 at 16:00 UTC, in collaboration with EternalShape. A special limited edition MINATY x ZKON NFT will be available for lucky participants. You can find all the details here.

Last Week’s Events

Innovations in Client-side Proving
Last Wednesday, experts from Mina, Aztec Network, Rarimo, and Aptos joined an Xspaces session to explore innovations in client-side proving. Led by Evan Shapiro of Mina Foundation, the discussion highlighted advancements in zero-knowledge technology, focusing on scalability, privacy, and practical applications.
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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

👓 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 14,08M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 10
Snarks Included (daily average): 16,424

Transactions (daily average): 15,707

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,274 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 34

Astromina — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:32:29 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

ZkNoid Lottery Launches on Mina Protocol Mainnet
The ZkNoid L1 Lottery launched on January 15, 2025, introducing provably fair gaming to the Mina Protocol. Two rounds have already concluded with strong participation. In Round 0, 344 tickets were sold, 3096 MINA collected, and 183 users joined. Round 1 saw 157 tickets sold, 1413 MINA collected, and 86 participants. This launch highlights ZkNoid's commitment to secure and decentralized gaming.

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Mina Foundation Website Redesigned
The Mina Foundation website has been redesigned to align with its mission to empower the Mina Protocol community. Explore the updated platform showcasing their vision, impact, and community contributions.

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Kimchi Bytes Episode 3
The third episode of Kimchi Bytes is now available, featuring BJ Dyakov from Aligned Layer's ecosystem team and Will Cove, Head of Ecosystem at Mina Foundation. This episode dives into the lore of Aligned Layer, with a spicy twist to keep things interesting. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion packed with insights and fun moments!

You can watch the full video here.
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Zkgod NFT Collection Enters Second Presale Phase
The Zkgod NFT collection has advanced to its second presale phase, now available on the Tileville NFT Marketplace. Dedicated to early supporters, this phase offers the community an opportunity to acquire these unique digital assets as the journey toward the fourth creation continues. NFTs from this collection will hold utility in the evolving web platform, "Lanuarius." You can explore more at the marketplace link shared by Zkgod.

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Eternal Shape Launches with Mina Ecosystem Tool ZKON
Eternal Shape introduces a new way to transform X posts into immutable cryptographic evidence, ensuring digital truth without relying on screenshots. Powered by ZKON, a tool from the Mina ecosystem, Eternal Shape provides secure and verifiable proofs, bringing the power of cryptography to everyday social media interactions. For more details, you can visit eternalshape.com.

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🗳️ Governance Updates

MIP: The MIP Upgrade review is underway, focusing on the final review and scheduling OCV for the upgrade.
MEF: Internal testing progresses, with efforts aimed at completing proposal submission and consideration phases.
PGT: Work continues on the MEF web-based app, incorporating feedback for improvements and advancing internal tests.
Research: Final touches are being made to the MEF blog post, alongside preparations for new posts about trust in Mina's delegation processes.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

Post by “@o1_labs”
https://x.com/o1_labs/status/1880283438504440296

Post by “@0xJayS_eth”
https://x.com/0xJayS_eth/status/1880263961318420663

Blog Posts

“You Asked, We Answered!” - o1Labs
https://www.o1labs.org/blog/you-asked-we-answered
https://x.com/o1_labs/status/1879930035119022589

Kimchi + Pickles, Pasta, and More: Exploring the Cryptographic Hearty Deliciousness of O1 Labs and Mina Protocol
https://4ni4.medium.com/kimchi-pickles-pasta-and-more-exploring-the-cryptographic-hearty-deliciousness-of-o1-labs-and-50cb7735a844
https://x.com/darkkpower/status/1879718950847811835

🎟️ Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events were provided this week.

Last Week’s Events

Deep Dive into Witness Encryption and Laconic OT
Last week, Matthias Hall-Andersen joined o1Labs’ Reading Group session to discuss "Extractable Witness Encryption for KZG Commitments and Efficient Laconic OT." The session explored cutting-edge cryptographic techniques and their applications. If you missed the live discussion, you can access the recording to catch up on this insightful event here.
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💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 13,28M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 11
Snarks Included (daily average): 16,290

Transactions (daily average): 15,254

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,274 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.

📰 Week in Mina News - 33

Astromina — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:40:47 GMT

🪶 Ecosystem News

ZkNoid Prepares for Mainnet Lottery Launch
ZkNoid is gearing up for the mainnet launch of its L1 Lottery game on January 15th. This will be the first provably fair lottery using zkProofs on Mina Protocol. The launch day will also feature gift codes for free tickets, available to the community and partner projects. Stay updated for more details about this milestone event in decentralized gaming.
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zkCloudWorker Surpasses 6,000 Proof Generation Jobs in 2025
zkCloudWorker has processed over 6,000 proof generation jobs on Mina Protocol since the start of 2025, reflecting exponential growth. This milestone highlights the active utilization of zkCloudWorker, with platforms like TileVille Marketplace playing a significant role in driving activity

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Cycle 16 o1Labs Delegations Announced
The results for Cycle 16 o1Labs delegations have been published, with 64 validators selected based on Mina Foundation Eligibility Scores. Additionally, 20% of the o1Labs treasury will be delegated to external validators as determined by o1Labs, aiming to support strategic partners and active community contributors. Eligibility criteria included factors such as governance participation, adherence to delegation policies, and overall network contributions.

You can find all the details here.

Dinodex Roadmap Updates for 2025
Dinodex shared the Mina Protocol roadmap updates for 2025, highlighting zkApps for enhanced privacy and scalability, SnappsSDK for developer-friendly tools, network performance optimizations, zkUSD and zkPassport as new products, governance improvements for transitioning into a DAO, Rust Client and Web Node developments, and initiatives to foster ecosystem growth. These updates aim to build a more secure, scalable, and decentralized blockchain ecosystem.

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Auro Wallet Introduces zkApp for Faster Reward Distribution
Auro Wallet has become the first block producer on Mina to adopt zkApps for staking reward distribution. Starting with Epoch 13, this advancement allows more transactions to be processed within a single block, significantly reducing the time delegators wait to receive their rewards. With zkApps, Auro Wallet ensures a faster and more efficient reward distribution process for its users, setting a new standard in the Mina ecosystem.

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🗳️ Governance Updates

MIP

Work in Progress: MIP Upgrade review.
Goal: Testing the OCV platform and planning the OCV schedule for the MIP Upgrade.

MEF

Work in Progress: MEF web-based app.
Goal: Testing the web-based app (proposal OCV) and planning broader internal tests.

PGT

Work in Progress: Integration of SurveyBot with the Leaderboard.
Goal: Testing the integration.

Research

Work in Progress: Finalizing the MEF blog post and drafting the next research blog on trust in Mina’s delegation processes.
Goal: Scheduling the publication of these blog posts.

Further details are available on the Mina Protocol Governance Knowledge Hub.

📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board

This section features posts from the community and projects. You can submit yours here.

X Posts

Post by “@dwillems42”
https://x.com/dwillems42/status/1876888986402123942

Post by “@0xemre”
https://x.com/0xemre/status/1875538347772313780

Post by “@o1_labs”
https://x.com/o1_labs/status/1877730371770479017

Blog Posts

The Many Saints of Privacy: Nullifiers in o1js
https://www.o1labs.org/blog/the-many-saints-of-privacy-nullifiers-in-o1js
https://x.com/o1_labs/status/1877383180086399366

A new funding process for Mina’s ecosystem
https://minaprotocol.com/blog/a-new-funding-process-for-minas-ecosystem

💼 Open Jobs

No new job listings from the community this week. If you have any job updates or offers, please share them here.

🔭 Statistics and Metrics

Key Metrics from Last Week:

Total Amount Transferred (daily average): 12,34M MINA

Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 12
Snarks Included (daily average): 14,829

Transactions (daily average): 14,159

CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,955 commits and +100 contributors.
More details here.