Introducing Cohort 1 Project — AirGap 🌬️ AirGap simplifies secure self-custody for users and enables them to safely interact with the Mina Protocol by utilizing dedicated mobile devices that are completely offline.

👩🏻‍🌾👨🏼‍🌾🧑🏽‍🌾 GMGMGM In Paris, at @ETHGlobal , we won the 1st prize for @MinaProtocol Best Use 🥇 @0x_orkun @otaliptus luv u guyz 🥹 🥕🥕🥕

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Learn more and meet some of the zkIgnite, Cohort 1 mentors helping ZK projects being built on Mina on the blog.

Still have questions about the revolutionary world of blockchain and Zero Knowledge Proofs? Check out this eye-opening video by @MinaProtocol where they unravel the mysteries and solve blockchain's biggest challenge! #ZeroKnowledge #MinaProtocol #Mina

We are excited to announce @MinaFoundation will be joining as a partner on our upcoming Zero Knowledge accelerator. They will offer workshops & mentorship to successful ZK cohort teams, giving founders the support they need to innovate privacy and scalability solutions.

A total of 3 projects built on Mina were submitted. Check out the link below for more details 👇

🚨 @minaprotocol x D_D 🚨 🚨 HACKATHON WINNERS 🚨 This hackathon was a great success wrapping up with 30 submissions after 8 days of hacking! There were so many great submissions, but we've narrowed it all down to: 3 Overal Winners 3 Blog Winners 3 Starter Kit Winners

Interest in snarkyJS, @minaprotocol ’s zk SDK in Typescript, going parabolic as developers get excited for zkApps on mainnet.

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Introducing Cohort 1 Project — @Anomix_ZK Anomix Network is a “zk-zkRollup” focusing on privacy and scalability. 🟣 Anonymous L2 accounts 🟣 Asset encryption 🟣 Build private DeFi, NFT, DID, and other apps!

The innovation happening in zkIgnite Cohort 2 is 🔥 90+ draft ZK project proposals Tons of tips on early-stage fundraising Community-hosted brainstorm on increasing Mina adoption Up next, four weeks of feedback cycles and more valuable gatherings!

1, Let's go through some key achievements that @MinaProtocol has accomplished in 2023 Q2. 👇👇👇

Re #15: Mina's proof system Kimchi uses IPA because big-O complexity doesn't always translate to real-world perf. When you consider constants for circuits Mina uses for block production and txn processing, IPA backed proofs are small, verify quickly, and avoid a trusted setup!⚡️

Here's an in-depth look at a project from #zkInite Cohort 1. #zkHumans

I'm building a new social media platform that is auditable, resilient, and credibly neutral I just submitted my proposal for zkIgnite Cohort 2, organized by @MinaProtocol . I hope you like it and are able to support it 😃

Preparing for @MinaProtocol #Berkeley testnet 💡

3 tips for zkIgnite builders writing project proposals! 🧵👇

Twitter Space Live Now 🎙 Angus and Yasin from the Mina Foundation community team are speaking with Developer DAO about building zkApps on Mina! Listen here ➡️

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🗳 The results are in! ✅ The MIP to upgrade to Kimchi 🥬 passes with more than 99% of the vote in favor. ✅ The MIP to bring easier zkApp programmability to mainnet 🏗 passes unanimously, with 100% of the vote in favor. Learn more →

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New video! ZK + Finance 💸 Learn about how zero knowledge proofs can improve online financial systems by providing privacy and security. A win for DeFi and legacy financial institutions alike! Watch on YouTube →

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BUIDL Asia week in Seoul, Korea Hey all, for those who are going to BUIDL Asia week in Seoul, Korea, Mina is having a meetup on Monday. Come learn about Mina’s latest updates, hear from an exciting new ecosystem partner, and check out new opportunities to participate. There will be free food and drinks as well as exclusive Mina swag. Hope you can join us! BUIDL with Mina Meetup Mon, June 5, 6-9PM KST Sooho Cafe ➡️ Space is limited, register now

🔈 MIP 3 & 4 Voting Period Closed 🔈 Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent on-chain voting! MIP3 - upgrade to Kimchi MIP4 - easier zkApp programmability The voting period has closed and the MIPs have moved to the results stage. The votes will be tallied and the final results shared soon 💬

📢 Big News! A compliant ZK identity solution for DeFi is almost here… Etonec was awarded a grant to build a compliant ZK identity solution with KYC and AML functionality. This will help to satisfy regulatory needs without sacrificing user privacy or data. Today, the team announced the completion of a working prototype and their plans to integrate with Lumina DEX, the first decentralized exchange on Mina. Etonec has already completed the initial stages of development, and the zkp-ID solution is expected to go live before the end of this year. It will be universally available for other DeFi applications and businesses. The future looks bright with private and compliant transactions enabled by ZK and Mina’s programmable layer on the horizon! Read the press release to learn more →

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✅ 850+ builders have already signed up for Cohort 2, have you? 🏆 There’s 500,000 USDC and 500,000 MINA available in grants! It’s not too late to register: bit.ly/3KBr4Dp

📣UPDATED 22-05-2023- MINA SCAM AWARENESS📣 Reminder - Hello Mina Community! In case you were not aware, you can track all reported scams targeting or impersonating Mina’s community, moderation team, and Mina Foundation staff. There is an active reporting #scam-alert channel in Discord. Please report any suspicious posts to that channel. All confirmed reports of scams have been added to this tracker sheet, including links to social media handles, websites, and unauthorized use of Mina branding. If you find or see a scam that is not on the list, please inform a moderator as soon as possible! Official Mina links have been listed in the document for everyone’s clarification. This can be found here: Two new Scams have been identified by the community! Check Red highlighted lines. MF - Brand Enforcement and Alert List This is a community-created tool for identifying phishing addresses from the Mina Protocol Blockchain:

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New video! ZK + Identity 🆔 Learn about how zero knowledge proofs can give users more control over their digital identities and data online. Watch on YouTube →

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On-chain voting for MIPs 3 and 4 starts now! 🗳 It is officially time for the Mina Community to make another important decision for the future of the protocol – you can now vote on MIP3 introducing Kimchi, a new proof system, and MIP4 allowing for easier zkApp programmability on mainnet. The voting period is open from May 20 at 6:00am UTC until May 28 at 6:00am UTC. Have your say and vote → mina.vote How to vote video tutorial →

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Ask questions and get support →

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More details and info on how to participate →

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📢 Mina Incentivized Testnet Announcement 🚀 Attention Mina community! Announcing Mina’s Incentivized Testnet - Testworld Mission 2.0! This is an incredible opportunity for validators, zkApp developers, and users to actively participate in testing the Mina blockchain before the upcoming Hard Fork. It is a crucial step towards bringing programmable ZK proofs to mainnet with zkApps! The primary objectives of Testworld Mission 2.0 are as follows: ⛓ Battle test the network under all conditions 🛠 Ensure SnarkyJS and code related to zkApps work as intended. To achieve these objectives, Testworld Mission 2.0 will feature four different tracks: 1️⃣ zkApp End-to-End (E2E) Testing We are delighted to share that this track has already been successfully completed. A heartfelt thanks to all the zkApp developers who contributed their expertise to make this milestone possible. Track 1 focused on developing zkApps that encompassed 9 specific surface areas, such as recursion, smart contract deployment, and call stack composability. 2️⃣ External Security Auditing Tracks 2 is currently in progress, with auditors already identified. Their valuable insights and contributions will significantly enhance the overall security and robustness of the Mina ecosystem. 3️⃣ Protocol & Performance Testing We understand the importance of a smooth onboarding process for node operators. We are thrilled to announce that Mina's Protocol and Performance Testing is set to launch soon and will continue for approximately 2 months. This track focuses on providing the necessary resources to ensure their effective participation in Testworld Mission 2.0. 4️⃣ Preparation for the Hard Fork As we move closer to the Hard Fork, we will soon commence this track, which involves essential preparations to ensure a seamless transition. Read more about these tracks in the latest ecosystem update, and look out for new developments in future ecosystem updates, coming soon! The future looks incredibly promising as we embark on this exciting journey towards the Hard Fork. Stay tuned for regular updates, let's work together to bring programmable privacy to Mina, the first ZK-native blockchain 💪🌐

It’s almost time for the community to vote on two Mina Improvement Proposals: ⭐️ MIP3: Kimchi, a new proof system ⭐️ MIP4: zkApps The voting period begins on May 20 and ends May 28. More details and info on how to participate →

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Introducing Lumina — the first decentralized exchange built on Mina Protocol ✨ Lumina leverages Mina’s unique tech stack to offer a zkKYC-enabled, enterprise-ready DEX. The future of private, compliant, and scalable DeFi is coming soon 🫡 Learn more at

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Follow Lumina on Twitter and help spread the word:

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New worksheet for builders! ✍️ Here are some tips and tricks for getting your ZK project funded with an effective proposal. Check it out 👉

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Meet up with Mina at zkWeek in Chicago hosted by Jump Crypto 🔥 5/15: zkBridges: Trustless State Synchronization 5/16: Securing a Zero Knowledge World 5/17: Intro to zkApps on Mina Protocol Check out the full lineup at zkweek.com

zkIgnite, Cohort 2 starts June 14 ⚡️ Build decentralized applications that solve real-world problems and leverage ZK proofs with ease! Participants will form teams, brainstorm ideas, get mentorship, and submit proposals for funding their ZK projects. Founders, developers, tooling experts, and builders of all kinds welcome! Read the blog for full details →

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This week’s Cohort 1 Gathering is open to the full Mina community ⚡️ Join tomorrow for “Lessons from a Founder” with Evan Shapiro – Mina Foundation CEO and Co-founder of Mina Protocol Register here:

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State of Zero Knowledge Report 2023 🔐 Zero knowledge proofs have become a popular and necessary solution for blockchain scaling and privacy. We surveyed the crypto community to understand their views on ZK tech and what it means for the future. Read the full State of ZK report here →

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ZK 360 is today! 💭 The Mina community is hosting a full day of zero knowledge education and networking at Capital Factory in Austin during Consensus week 🤠 Watch the event from anywhere in the world 🌎 live (or later) on YouTube 👇👇👇

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Mina Protocol is on TV 📺💜 Ecosystem contributors explain how a people-owned internet is possible without sacrificing privacy or security in a new segment with Dennis Quaid. Airing to 50 million+ people. Watch here ➡️

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Excited to team up with @Rachelwolf00 and celebrate her podcast launch next week at @consensus2023 🕺🪩✨

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RT @o1_labs: O(1) Labs, is continuously working on improvements to the core protocol and today we are excited to announce an updated unstab…

🔥 Governance Fireside Chat 🔥 TODAY — There will be a Governance focused Fireside Chat at 9:00am PT | 16:00 UTC on Zoom! Mina Foundation CEO and Mina Protocol Co-founder Evan Shapiro will lead a discussion about the ‘Road to DAOification’ on Mina's Multi-Year Roadmap and share more about the ‘Governance Sandbox’ phase. The goal of this event is to start a free flowing conversation with the community about the future of Mina’s governance. So come and ask questions, raise concerns, and share your wildest, most ambitious ideas about decentralized decision-making. Or just come and listen! There will be more opportunities in the future to share your opinions, so tell us what kinds of activities you would welcome to continue the conversation in the months ahead. Register for the Fireside Chat ➡️

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RT @MinaFoundation: Mina Foundation’s community-governed zkIgnite program funds 26 projects to fuel fast-growing ZK builder ecosystem 🏗️ 1…

New video! ZK + Gaming 🎮 Learn about how zero knowledge proofs can give users more control over their digital identities in the online world of video games 👾 Watch on YouTube →

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‼️ MIP3 (Upgrade to Kimchi Proof System) and MIP4 (zkApps) are now in last call. This will be the final opportunity to submit feedback and approval before the voting process begins soon. A quick refresher on the MIPs 3 and 4 below 👇

Off the Chain Happy Hour is back 🍻 Start @consensus2023 at the Austin Taco Project with Mina community members and enjoy signature ZK cocktails, mocktails, and light bites. 🗓️ Tuesday, April 25

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RT @iam_andrearod: As fun as this is, zkApps are no small cucumber when it comes to programmable ZKPs. "SnarkyJS gives you access to the r…

RT @MinaDevelopers: The man, the myth, the pickle himself 🥒

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RT @blockchainbeard: On the main stage at @ETHGlobal #ETHTokyo explaining @MinaProtocol in 2 minutes or less! I dressed up as the Mina rec…

$20,000 available in prizes for ZK builders! @MinaFoundation team members are on the ground at #ETHTokyo this weekend to support hackers building Mina zkApps 🗼

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RT @node_101: 🪶 @MinaProtocol's #Incentivized Testnet called Testworld Mission 2.0 has been launched. This program aims to stress test the…

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