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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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