Week in Mina News #18
Sep 29, 2024 - Stay Updated with the Latest from Mina: Protocol Updates, Developer News, and Community Highlights
⚙️ Core Protocol
o1js Audit Completed by Veridise
Veridise has successfully completed the audit of o1js. The comprehensive review covered circuits, protocol code, and cryptographic primitives. All critical, high, and medium severity issues have been resolved, and vulnerable methods have been deprecated with safer alternatives introduced. Read more about the findings and improvements in their blog post.
🖼️ Ecosystem News
Mina Foundation Delegation Program Updates
The Mina Foundation has announced changes to its Delegation Program starting from Cycle 15:New Criteria: Community engagement, participation in Foundation programs, and core contributions to Mina will now be considered for eligibility.
Participant Reduction: The number of participants will decrease from 240 to 80 per cycle, ensuring stronger decentralization and fair rewards.
New KYC Tool: The ‘Hakata’ tool will streamline the verification process for block producers, with credentials valid for one year.
Bringing Mina Proofs to Ethereum with the Aligned Bridge
Aligned Layer is set to integrate Mina’s 'Proof of Everything' into the Ethereum ecosystem. This bridge will enable Ethereum developers to verify Kimchi proofs quickly and affordably, opening new opportunities for cross-chain zk-applications and enhancing the interoperability between Mina and Ethereum. For more information, you can check this blog post.
ZkNoid Gaming Platform: Offering a Variety of Games!
The ZkNoid gaming platform provides a wide range of games with provably fair mechanics:
🎟️ Lottery: Pick 6 numbers and test your luck for a chance to win big.
🏙️ TileVille: Build your best city and compete in strategic championships.
🕹️ Arkanoid: Enjoy a classic arcade game with real-time verified leaderboard.
❌⭕️ Randzu: Put your strategy skills to the test on a 15x15 grid.
♟️ Checkers: Play against opponents in a fair and secure environment.
🎩 Thimblerig: Guess the hidden ball’s location in this carnival classic.
Extended Deadline for ZkNoid Bounty on AstroMina
The deadline for the 2nd ZkNoid Bounty on AstroMina has been extended! Participants now have an extra week to showcase their gaming strategies and compete for a share of the 600 MINA prize pool.
Details here.
Governance Updates
Mina Improvement Proposal (MIP) Upgrade Announcement
A new ‘MIP Upgrade’ proposal aims to enhance protocol decision-making by making it more transparent, effective, and community-oriented. Community members are encouraged to review the proposal and share their feedback.
Proposal Details: Mina Improvement Proposal (MIP)
RSVP: Discord Event
Growth Programs
No Navigators & 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
Blog Posts
Reducing Costs with Mina Protocol
https://medium.com/ytublockchain/reducing-costs-with-mina-protocol-1c54173deab3
Introduction to Interactive Proofs and Mina
🎟️ Events
Upcoming Events
MinaCon Kicks Off in Istanbul
MinaCon, a 3-day unconference in Istanbul, brings together leading minds from the Mina ecosystem to tackle challenges and envision the future of a post-ZK world. The event, with no formal agenda, encourages participants to create and attend sessions based on their interests, aiming to facilitate connections, drive projects forward, and strengthen the ecosystem.
Read more in the Mina blog.
Zeko Labs Takes #ZekoRoadtoMainnet Tour to NYC
Zeko Labs is hosting a zkAfter Party at Messari Mainnet in NYC, featuring drinks, pizza, swag, games, and a chance to win headphones. The event will be held at the Emma Peel Room on October 1 from 6-9 pm.
“zkApps as a Protocol”
On Thursday, October 3rd, ZKV will host a session on “zkApps as a Protocol” in with Mina Protocol.
Last Week’s Events
Panel on Privacy and ZK Technologies
Mina Foundation CEO Kurt Hemecker joined the panel at the European Blockchain Convention, discussing the impact of Zero Knowledge (ZK) technologies on finance, supply chains, and data cleanrooms. The conversation focused on the importance of ZK for privacy and the technical advancements required to scale ZK solutions for broader use.
ZKON Team Pitched at EBC10 Start-Up Battle
The ZKON team presented their technology during the Start-Up Battle at EBC10, highlighting their roadmap and engaging with key figures in the blockchain space and prominent VCs. Over two days, they shared their vision, received valuable feedback, and gained insights from industry experts. The team expressed excitement for the next edition, EBC11, and extended gratitude to the organizers for providing a platform to amplify their mission.
💼 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): 12,75M MINA
Unique Snark Workers (daily average): 8
Snarks Included (daily average): 8,905
Transactions (daily average): 8,189
CryptoMiso Commit Stats: Mina secured 2nd place over the past 12 months with 4,116 commits and +100 contributors. More details here.
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Better together! - Astromina Team