We're excited to announce our SnarkyJS Partner Launch Program β select ecosystem partners will be test driving
#SnarkyJS
, putting it through its paces to share what works, and what needs improvement.
O(1) Labs is excited to submit a proposal to
@optimismFND
for the application of our zero knowledge proof stack to OP Stack fraud proofs. This application is built on the groundbreaking MIPS zkVM weβre building as part of the
@minaprotocol
roadmap: 1/4
Exciting News from the o1Labs Team working on
@MinaProtocol
!
The Upgrade Mechanism Testing (UMT) program β a crucial step in ensuring a seamless transition for Mina's upcoming Berkeley Upgrade β has concluded successfully. π
π The UMT program, run jointly by o1Labs andβ¦
Mina's journey from a crazy idea to a breakthrough L1 blockchain is going to hit a milestone in 2024 with the upcoming Berkeley upgrade!
o1Labs CEO,
@etekis
, dives into this exciting development in our new blog post. So whatβs all the buzz about? π§΅
Excellent recap from
@Makalfo
, one of the stars from the Winter cohort of our Builders Program. Worth a read...
#SnarkyJS
'SnarkyNetβββMNIST Handwritten Digits in a
#ZkApp
on Mina Protocol'
π
As we make fast progress on enabling Snapps on
@MinaProtocol
, we recently met with community members to brainstorm exciting demo use cases.
Next up: Designing MVPs for our top picks. Find out more in this retrospective!
Exciting News: O(1) Labsβs submission for
@optimismFND
βs RFP to implement a zero knowledge proof (ZKP) for OP Chains has been selected!! ππ1/5
Letβs BUIDL,
#MinaCommunity
.π·
The Mina Ecosystem has raised $92 Million dollars in a raise led by
@FTX_Official
and Three Arrows Capital to bolster the growth of developers in the community.
Read more here β‘οΈ
π§΅(1/7) With the recent wrap up of the 2022 Winter zkApps Builders Program weβre pleased to share some amazing zkApps for
@minaprotocol
created by the builders using SnarkyJS:
Looks like the
#Ethereum
roadmap is targeting an end state where the entire state of Ethereum is proven by zero knowledge proofs... So, essentially what
@MinaProtocol
is today.π€
#TheVerge
1/2 We are deeply saddened by the earthquakes that had devastating impact to Turkey and Syria. To support this crisis and any future ones, we are donating $25k in MINA and will be matching an additional $25k of donations to , out of our new HCRI initiative.
Big news today for
#o1js
!
Two of our most requested features, Keccak hashing and ECDSA signature verification, have just landed in o1js v0.15.1
Letβs take a look at why weβve worked hard to deliver these features and the use cases they unlock π§΅
πThe Berkeley Upgrade is coming π
Mina Devnet is being upgraded today, paving the way for the mainnet upgrade that makes zkApp programmability a reality! This milestone is a win for our ecosystem, as we witness our collective vision coming to fruition. Exciting times ahead!
The recent buzz around
#zkEVM
has raised awareness for zero knowledge, but the
#ZK
space is highly nuanced. It's good to be aware that there are essentially two
#ZKP
movements using the same cryptographic principles, with very different tech approaches...
After much anticipation (and maybe a few 'wen' questions π), the wait will soon be over...
Mark your calendars for June 4th for the Berkeley Upgrade!
Big shoutout to the amazing Mina community for their patience and support throughout this journey. Let's get ready for zkAppsβ¦
MORE Exciting News from the o1Labs team! π
Today marks a monumental milestone for
#o1js
! We're thrilled to announce the v1.0 release, a major leap forward in our journey to deliver a mature, feature-rich SDK for the zk community.
It's been an incredible journey to get us here.β¦
πSome good news going into the weekend: As we officially enter Track 4 of Testworld Mission 2.0, we are happy to share that the first Berkeley release candidate is out!
1/4
Mina is all about succinctness and staying lightweight. It does this by keeping the blockchain's size consistent by storing a small proof instead of the entire chain. But what happens when information like transactions needs to be queried? Enter Archive Nodes! π§΅
The Berkeley Upgrade is coming. And many of you may have questions about this hard fork on Mina. Hereβs a high-level breakdown of what it is and how it will be executed, including some new terminology you might see! π§΅
We're so excited about our
@optimismFND
RFP to implement a zero knowledge proof (ZKP) for OP Chains being selected. π₯ We thought we'd publish a quick π§΅to break it down...
And just like that ππ» the first zkApp transaction on Mina Devnet!
Special shoutout to
@_garethtdavies
who not only made this first transaction but also runs Mina Block Explorer which supports Devnet:
The Mina community is π₯
I just made the first zkApp transaction on
#MinaProtocol
recently upgraded devnet!
This specific transaction batches many account updates into a single transaction.
Next stop mainnet π
We're super excited to welcome
@Phil_Kelly_NYC
as our new Head of Business Development. Phil joins O(1) Labs after leading Biz Dev & Sales for Americas at
@ConsenSys
. With his help, we'll bring the benefits of
#zkApps
&
@MinaProtocol
to
#Web3
and Web2. Welcome Phil! ππ
Happy to share that Berkeley Testnet Release 2.0.0rampup8 (ITN RC4) has been released.
Delivering bug fixes and performance improvements, we continue our journey through
@MinaProtocol
's Testworld Mission 2.0. As always, get involved, test, and share your feedback! π οΈ
ππ»Detailsβ¦
http is the standard protocol for data exchange on the web.
https added security using encryption and a trusted authority.
httpz introduces assurance, allowing users to verify the integrity of the data theyβre interacting with using zero knowledge proofs and the Mina network.
ICYMI: We recently wrapped up Track 3 of Testworld Mission 2.0 which was all about testing π·π»ββοΈ. Now we're moving into Track 4 for preparing the Berkeley upgrade!
Another step closer to a major upgrade bringing powerful ZK smart contracts to mainnet β Track 3 (Network Performance Testing) is now complete β
This phase was all about pushing the Mina network to its limits in order to optimize protocol performance.
Recap + Key Findings β
Our team has been hard at work during Testworld Mission 2.0 Track 3. πͺπ»
The o1Labs engineers, alongside the Mina community testers, have been pushing the
@MinaProtocol
network to its limit to collect data and optimize protocol performance for the upcoming upgrade.
Reminder that Minaβs testnet ahead of a major mainnet upgrade is currently underway!
Load testing is almost complete and the engineering teams have captured a lot of valuable data to optimize network performance.
Cheers to our testers! π₯ Your hard work is bringing us closer toβ¦
The Upgrade Mechanism Testing (UMT) program was a huge success, thanks to our amazing community participants. Check out
@MinaProtocol
's blog post to learn about UMT highlights, findings, and next steps:
Up next: Devnet Upgrade. Stay tuned!
Quick refresher: The Mina Devnet is a testing playground for
@MinaProtocol
developers. Upgrading Devnet is crucial for the Berkeley hard fork by testing its new features and the upgrade process. o1Labs has been working closely with the community to get us over the line.. π§΅
A protocol is only as strong as its ecosystem, and
@MinaProtocol
has got an active, brilliant one. Exciting work happening over at
@class_lambda
... π
With our
@class_lambda
Mina team we are actively progressing to have an MVP ready by mid March for the
@MinaProtocol
to
@ethereum
bridge:
This update was written by the team. I am still checking PRs and oversighting the project. I have been talking withβ¦
O(1) Labs is kicking off a week of
#zeroknowledge
education...join us on June 20th as we kick off SnarkyJS Week β all things SnarkyJS, including
#developer
workshops, AMAs, a meme competition and more.. details to come π
π
Today marks a new chapter as we welcome Brandon Kase
@bkase_
as our CEO.
We express deep gratitude for Emre Tekisalp for his remarkable leadership and as we bid farewell, we also welcome the opportunity for growth and evolution. Read more:
Are you new to
@MinaProtocol
? Are you familiar with
#ETH
? No problems, here's a quick(ish) 𧡠on the main differences between these two incredible L1's.
Are you ready? π’ Testworld Mission 2.0 Network Performance Testing Launches TODAY at 4pm UTC β stand by your nodes! Thanks to all the amazing
@MinaProtocol
community members working so hard to make this possible.
π§΅What is the Mina Devnet? Devnet is a playground for developers building on Mina protocol. It's a persistent environment where both node operators or zkApp developers can use test MINA tokens to test their node infrastructure or applications with the latest stable build. ποΈ 1/5
Pickles is Minaβs recursive zk-SNARK system. We built it to work in tandem with Kimchi to construct proofs with zk-SNARKs and combine them in flexible ways to deliver incremental verifiable computation.
β It was recently third-party audited by
@LeastAuthority
:
We're proud sponsors of
#zkSummit10
happening next week π
Shoutout to event organizers,
@zeroknowledgefm
, for always bringing together zk industry leaders. Can't wait to immerse ourselves in all the talks and zk discussions!
π 300,000 blocks produced since
@MinaProtocol
's mainnet launch in 2021. And lots more still to come. Congrats to the community for achieving this milestone!
The second
#zk
Builders Program kicks off tomorrow⦠stay tuned for updates on the program progress and all the zkApps being built on
@MinaProtocol
πͺ
#snarkyJS
1/2 We are deeply saddened by the earthquakes that had devastating impact to Turkey and Syria. To support this crisis and any future ones, we are donating $25k in MINA and will be matching an additional $25k of donations to , out of our new HCRI initiative.
Weβve got another exciting release of o1js!
v0.15.3 features the powerful addition of SHA-256 support. This achievement brings us one step closer to bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 technologies. π1/5
Meet up with Mina at
#ETHDenver
π₯³
2/27: BUIDLWeek Workshop: Learn ZK in 90 min
2/27: ZK Day at
@_HerDAO
2/27: Off the Chain: Happy Hour
2/28: Zero Stress: Co-Working Day
3/1: Exploring zkDeFi on Mina
3/3: Minaβs zkBridge to Ethereum
Learn more and RSVP:
Alongside the Devnet upgrade happening today, our team put in some serious hustle to push out an updated
#o1js
release, which is compatible with Berkeley on Devnet!
zkApp developers π’: Update to v0.18.0 and test your zkApps before the mainnet upgrade.
π£ Big News! Thrilled to announce the promotion of
@bkase_
to CTO at O(1) Labs! As our founding engineer, he has helped shape our vision. Now, as CTO, he will steer our technical strategy as we continue to make waves in the zk space. Congrats Brandon! Onwards and upwards ππ
Hey Mina Devs πEver wondered how to efficiently test and deploy zkApps? Look no further! Let's dive into the world of Lightnet - a game-changer for testing purposes. π§΅
End-to-end testing for blockchains is crucialβit simulates real-world scenarios and is especially important before a hard fork. It ensures network stability, security, and reliability during upgrades. π§΅
Exciting news from another great player in the
@MinaProtocol
ecosystem:
@ZekoLabs
have open sourced their code and are inviting developers to get acquainted. Join their Discord to learn more on becoming an MVP tester.
Zeko is the premier zero-knowledge scaling protocol, built on
@MinaProtocol
and designed for developers shaping the future of finance, AI, and gaming
Join our developer community, and boost your project's awareness on the Zeko Discord ()
Are you new to Mina Protocol? Watch this video of Nathan Holland, Protocol Architect at O(1) Labs, describing what exactly makes it so special!
π§΅He covers a range of topics for you to learn. . .
We publish a blog post every month to share with you all the development updates on
#SnarkyJS
! Check out the latest edition covering all the changes that our team pushed out in July:
Tomorrow begins a new chapter in the life of
@MinaProtocol
. Together with the incredible Mina Community
#testworld2
is officially launching. It's another big step ever closer to zkApps (powered by
#o1js
) on mainnet. Great work by all involved! β‘οΈπ₯οΈπ₯π
We might be biased...but we agree with
@zk_sjp
. It IS pretty cool.
Check out the full episode to learn more about our work behind
@MinaProtocol
and how we're bringing zk to Ethereum through our explorations with
@Optimism
:
Strange Water 45 - Building a ZK-Based Blockchain
Today we are joined by
@zk_sjp
, Head of Product at
@o1_labs
(developers of
@MinaProtocol
), to explore what it looks like to build blockchain with ZK at its core.
π₯ Have you heard about zkApps?
@MinaProtocol
's smart contracts powered by zero-knowledge proofs using zk-SNARKs. This allows for private computation and state that can be either private or public. π€― Here's a really quick thread. π§΅
If ETH is the world's computer, is
@MinaProtocol
the world's
#zkCPU
? Read this excellent article from
@cryptodavidw
, author of 'Real World Cryptography' and also a member of the
@o1_labs
team. π₯οΈ
π’π° New blog post alert! Discover how zk-enabled apps on Mina will be revolutionary with our latest post by
@Phil_Kelly_NYC
.
Gas-free computation, verifiable privacy, Web2 data usage, easy building with o1js - all unlocked by Berkeley!
Read more:
As we push forward toward Berkeley, our team remains dedicated πͺπ» Our latest tests show positive outcomes from the tweaks we've implemented. This journey to a successful upgrade is a collaborative effort, and we're putting in the work every day to ensure a smooth transition. π§΅
Register now for 'Mina zkApps: π οΈ Zero-Knowledge Programming with TypeScript', our 1 hour workshop in association with
@__zkhack__
this THU 8th DEC 16:40 UTC and learn about
@MinaProtocol
,
#zkApps
and
#SnarkyJS
.
Exciting news! We're proud to be a founding member of the L2O Consortium alongside industry leaders like
@QEDProtocol
,
@StarkWare
,
@zk_Link
and
@MinaFoundation
. Together, we're advancing Bitcoin's capabilities for trustless applications and Layer 2 solutions.
If you have 30 mins this weekend and would like to know more about
#o1js
,
@MinaProtocol
and why what we do at
@o1_labs
is so special, watch this brilliant, jargon-lite presentation by
@zktrivo
recorded live at
@__zkhack__
.
Our post-DevConnect report is here. π’
πRecurring Trend in Crypto Conferences: Despite the buzz, discussions continued to revolve around infrastructure rather than sustainable adoption.
π§Hurdles to Adoption: Poor user experience, high fees, and lower transparency compared toβ¦
Exciting news, SnarkyJS users! The latest release, version 0.10.0, brings a bunch of improvements, additions, and some important changes. Let's dive into the details in this monster thread. β¬οΈ
We released Rampup7 on
@minaprotocol
's Testworld 2.0 yesterday. It included a range of fixes that brought increased network stability and performance improvements! Improvements that the Mina community has already picked up on! πͺ
Full release notes here:
π’Calling all ZK builders and entrepreneurs in the Mina ecosystem!
Join zkIgnite, the innovative fund fostering groundbreaking projects on
@MinaProtocol
. This program fuels your ideas with resources and grants. Proposals for the next cohort are open until January 31, 2024!
Minaβs community-governed innovation fund is back to support even more ZK developers and entrepreneurs β‘
Cohort 3 launches TODAY with 2 MILLION MINA available in grants!
Full details β
Congrats to the
@ZekoLabs
team - Zeko MVP is now live for building and testing! π
If you're a developer, you should check it out. Join their Discord to learn more:
Zeko is live for developer testing. π
π Visit to access the MVP and start building the future.
π Learn more about how Zeko empowers ambitious developers to scale your apps with typescript and zero-knowledge:
On August 1st, CEO of O(1) Labs
@evanashapiro
will become CEO of Mina Foundation and will lead the focus on Minaβs technical architecture and on serving the community.
Read the details about the migration here. π
O(1) Labs, is continuously working on improvements to the core protocol and today we are excited to announce an updated unstable release 42d2005 that is ready to test on the Berkeley testnet. For more info visit
Many thanks to
@rafaelsolari
from
@tallyxyz
for joining us today. If you are interested in the future of Private, Flexible & Anonymous voting you can listen again here (space starts at 5:28)
You can also see our
@nounsdao
β¦