Week in Mina News #16
Sep 15, 2024 - Stay Updated with the Latest from Mina: Protocol Updates, Developer News, and Community Highlights
⚙️ Core Protocol
Mina Mainnet 3.0.1 Stable Released!
The latest update includes crucial bug fixes and improvements for Mina nodes. Key fixes address issues with resending local transactions, the snark pool, and support for Ledger hardware wallets. Notably, the release also brings enhancements such as refined transaction validation for zkApps and optimizations to Rosetta indexer performance. Full release notes and upgrade steps are available here.
🖼️ Ecosystem News
ZKON Named Semi-Finalist at Merge Madrid 2024
ZKON Network has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Merge Madrid 2024 Startup Contest. They will showcase their zkOracle and zkTLS technologies, which enable secure, provable data integration into decentralized applications, shaping the future of Web3.
You can find all the details here.
Punkpoll Adds Semi-DEX Feature in Open Beta
Punkpoll has introduced a new 'Semi-DEX' feature, launching in open beta for wallets created through Telegram. This simple DEX allows users to exchange MINA and PUNK tokens at a 1:1 ratio, enhancing convenience for decentralized polls and surveys. Users can exchange PUNK rewards for MINA and vice versa. The minimum exchange is 1.0 PUNK, with a daily limit of 100 PUNK. Mobile support is coming soon via Auro Wallet deep links.
You can find more information here.
ZkNoid Opens Game Store Listings for ETHGlobal zk-Games
ZkNoid invites developers from ETHGlobal Online’s gaming track to list their zk-games on the ZkNoid Game Store. Benefits include marketing support, player retention strategies, and development assistance.
You can find details here.
TileVille Expansion Proposal
TileVille has proposed an expansion to enhance its existing city-building adventure on Mina Protocol. The new updates aim to bring exciting features, including new maps, themes, mobile-responsive design, a PvP mode, community-driven content, and regular tournaments. The TileVille team invites community feedback to help shape the future of these expansions.
Proposal link is here.
August Illuminate Recap Blog Published
The recap of the August Illuminate session has been shared. Illuminate, hosted by Mina Foundation, is a monthly town hall where community members can catch up on ecosystem updates, hear from builders, and connect with others. If you missed the session, you can now read the full details in the latest blog post here.
⭐ Ecosystem Highlights
Zeko Announces Founding DA Node Partners
Zeko, has announced its founding DA Node partners as part of their efforts to enhance resilience, security, and decentralization on the #ZekoRoadtoMainnet. The partners include UOB Venture Management, Finoa Consensus Services, Signum Capital Management, P2P.ORG, Mina Foundation, Auro Wallet, Staketab, Piconbello, and Mina Explorer.
Zeko Quest 2: Learn Recursion and Win Rewards
Zeko has launched its second quest focused on recursion! Participants can dive into the topic by completing simple tasks and answering questions for a chance to win $50. A total of $500 USDC will be distributed among 10 lucky learners. Join now to start learning and participate in the pop quiz!
You can find the event page here.
Other / Miscellaneous
Our Focus, Our Future: o1Labs and the Journey to a Decentralized Internet with Mina - Brandon Kase / o1Labs
“(Re)Introducing Kimchi: How the Berkeley Upgrade Transformed Mina's Proof System” - Matthew Ryan / o1Labs
https://www.o1labs.org/blog/reintroducing-kimchi
Mina Ecosystem Spotlight: zkCloudWorker Enhances Network Efficiency
AstroMina has released the first Mina Ecosystem Spotlight, focusing on zkCloudWorker. The article highlights how zkCloudWorker optimizes Mina Protocol by offloading computational tasks to external workers. The feature is written by Esther Eze as part of the zkIgnite 3 program.
You can find the full spotlight here.
Mina Ecosystem Spotlight 2: ChainIDE Unveiled
AstroMina has released the second Mina Ecosystem Spotlight, featuring ChainIDE. ChainIDE, a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE), was presented during the zkIgnite 3 program. This spotlight offers an in-depth look at how ChainIDE is contributing to the Mina ecosystem. You can read more about it in the full article shared by AstroMina.
You can find the full spotlight here.
📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board
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🎟️ Events
Upcoming Events
zkConnect Singapore Event with Formula 1 Ticket Giveaway
Mina Protocol and ZekoLabs are co-hosting a zkConnect event in Singapore with Mina Protocol on September 17 during Token2049. Attendees can register for a chance to win front-row Pit Grandstand tickets to the Formula 1 race on September 20.
Details here.
Mina Announces $20,000 in Prizes at ETHGlobal Singapore
Mina Protocol is offering $20,000 in prizes at ETHGlobal Singapore, taking place from September 20-22, 2024. Developers can compete in two categories: $14,000 for the Best Mina Application or Library Built Using Protokit, and $6,000 for zkGaming on Mina. This event provides a great opportunity to showcase innovation and contribute to the Mina ecosystem.
Details here.
Evan Shapiro to Speak on the Future of Gaming with ZK at Pragma Singapore
Mina co-founder Evan Shapiro will discuss the "Future of Gaming with ZK" at Pragma Singapore on September 19, 2024. His talk will explore how zero-knowledge (ZK) technology is shaping the gaming industry and its potential to drive innovation.
Evan Shapiro to Speak at Epoch Singapore 2024
Evan Shapiro, Co-Founder of Mina Protocol, will speak at the two-day Epoch Singapore summit. The event, focused on blockchain infrastructure, brings together global enthusiasts in the Asia-Pacific region to explore the future of zk-blockchain technology.
You can find all the details here.
Evan Shapiro to Discuss Real-World Cryptography at TEE Unconference
On Thursday, September 19th, Evan Shapiro will be speaking at the TEE Unconference with EigenLayer, hosted at AWS Office in Singapore. His fireside chat, titled "Real-world Cryptography: From Code to Scale," will take place at 16:30, delving into the practical applications of cryptography and its scalability in real-world use cases.
Details here.
Last Week’s Events
zkGaming Space: Exploring ZK Use Cases and Upcoming Releases
The zkGaming Twitter Spaces session hosted by WillCove, ZkNoid, and TileVilleSocial, which discussed ZK's role in unlocking gaming use cases and upcoming releases, has been completed. You can now listen to the recording for more details.
💼 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): 10,52M MINA
Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 11
Snarks Included (daily average): 8,722
Transactions (daily average): 8,032
CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 3th place over the past 12 months with 3,876 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.
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Better together! - Astromina Team