📰 Week in Mina News - 39
Feb 23, 2025 - Stay Updated with the Latest from Mina: Protocol Updates, Developer News, and Community Highlights
⚙️ 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
📌 Mina Community Bulletin Board
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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.
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.
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Better together! - Astromina Team