You can build decentralized applications that solve real world problems and leverage #ZKPs with ease as part of zkIgnite, Cohort 1 ⚡️
Here are 3 things you need to know to get started building on @MinaProtocol 🧵 minaprotocol.com/blog/what-y…
☑️ Smart Contract
☑️ UI
☑️ All in TypeScript!
with SnarkyJS and Mina zkApp CLI, you have everything you need to bring your zkApp to life ... using one language!
Devs are doing something!
Mina Ecosystem looks strong in @ElectricCapital's report with 145 monthly active devs. That’s up 96% from last year and puts Mina among the top 30 projects by total developers 🚀
Check it out: developerreport.com/ecosyste…
zkIgnite, Cohort 1 is a 12-week program to support @MinaProtocol business builders with mentorship and funding
⚡️ Team up with other devs
⚡️ Build zkApps or devtools
⚡️ Top projects receive grants
⚡️ 500k USDC and 500k MINA available
Sign up here → bit.ly/3Vhjlwr
Here are 3 grant programs empowering developers to learn ZK and build their ideas on @MinaProtocol 💡
+ Navigators
+ zkIgnite
+ Core Grants
minaprotocol.com/blog/mina-d…
The need for private, trustless solutions has never been more clear.
A new era of #ZK powered decentralized applications is coming – and @MinaProtocol is the best place to build them.
Sign up for Cohort 1 to bring your ZK business to life: bit.ly/3Vhjlwr
zkApps are great for when users need to prove something is true but don't want to reveal their sensitive information:
✅ Proof of trading profit
✅ Proof of good credit
✅ Proof you solved the puzzle
Learn more about zkApp use cases here ⤵︎
minaprotocol.com/blog/10-zka…
After a successful upgrade of the testnet, Upgrade Mechanism Testing (UMT) has now concluded.
Up next, participants from across the ecosystem will work together to upgrade Mina’s Devnet, the final step before the mainnet upgrade!
“I think we’re already delivering on building the easiest #ZK tooling in the space” – @bkase_
But don’t take our word for it 😏
Sign up to build in zkIgnite, Cohort 1 and see for yourself: bit.ly/3Vhjlwr
Soon → June
Off-chain smart contract execution in client-side environments (browsers or servers), cost-effective proof verification, and private inputs coming to a zkApp near you 😎
zkIgnite, Cohort 1 starts in 1 week ⚡️
Calling ambitious founders, developers and tooling experts to join the cohort and build ZK-powered decentralized applications on @MinaProtocol
Top projects will receive funding 💰
Have you registered yet? → bit.ly/3Vhjlwr
Devs, it’s that time again 🧊
ZK + Chill is every Thursday at 5pm UTC.
Come hangout, brainstorm, and debug your zkApps!
🔗 Link in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
TypeScript is the most popular DevOps language thanks to its builder-friendly features 🫂
SnarkyJS is a TypeScript library for writing zkApps. This opens up a wide range of benefits, whether you are an experienced Web3 programmer or just getting started!
Source: @CircleCI 🤓
Mina zkApps with Celestia underneath ✨
@CelestiaOrg’s modular data availability layer is coming to Mina Protocol, enabling higher-throughput zero knowledge applications and L2s
@__geometrydev__ will spearhead the integration work with technical support from @o1_labs
🧵
zkIgnite, Cohort 2 starts on June 14 ⚡️
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!
Sign up today → bit.ly/41G7fAm
PunkPoll’s Open Beta is live today! 🎉
@PunkPoll is a voting and survey platform that allows anyone, anywhere, to easily and anonymously participate with just a smartphone.
1/4 🧵
1/ The 5th annual @ElectricCapital Developer Report has been released!👀They analyzed 485 million code commits across 818k repos, showcasing the pulse of dev activity in our emerging market. It's not one you want to skip: developerreport.com/develope…
130+ draft proposals submitted for zkIgnite Cohort 3 🤘
Topics included gaming, rollups, identity solutions, AI and so much more!
See them all at zkignite.minaprotocol.com ⚡
‘Proof of Everything’ introduces a platform for composing verifiable compute.
@MinaProtocol then becomes like a truth API for any data application on the internet, growing ever more useful over time while remaining fully decentralized and permissionless.
Let’s build the future!
In other exciting news, 💯 % of zkIgnite Cohort 2 builders delivered their final milestones!
They will be presenting their work over the past few months to the community today and tomorrow.
🔗 Links to watch in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
Join zkIgnite, Cohort 0 ⚡️
All high quality #zkApp submissions can receive 5,000 MINA and be considered for three top prizes:
🏆 1st: 20,000 MINA
🏆 2nd: 12,000 MINA
🏆 3rd: 8,000 MINA
More info 💥
> minaprotocol.com/blog/zkigni…
Sign up to build 💥
> minaprotocol.com/zkignite-co…
Thread of projects building on @MinaProtocol in zkIgnite Cohort 3, a grant program for developers to turn their ideas into full-fledged businesses ⚡️
Last month, 21 builders presented their midpoint milestones.
Let’s unpack what each team is bringing to the Mina ecosystem 🧵👇
Tons of new tutorials just dropped on docs.minaprotocol.com/zkapps… to get you started building #ZK powered apps with TypeScript
📝 Building a zkApp UI in the Browser with React
📝 Common Types and Functions
📝 Off-Chain Storage
📝 Oracles
📝 Custom Tokens
Devs, it's time to buidl 🏗️
"Building with #ZKPs is difficult and requires an understanding of complex cryptography… right?"
Nope! If you know @TypeScript, then you can build zkApps on @MinaProtocol 🫡
ZK + Chill is tomorrow 🧊
This is a hangout for Mina developers to meet, brainstorm, and share ideas!
Every Thursday at 5pm UTC.
🔗 Link in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
Last call for Mina Navigators hackathon submissions!
The deadline is November 10 at 11:59 PM PST ⏰
You can find the submission form on Discord and (for those who registered) in your email.
Two weeks left to build something cool for the Mina Navigators hackathon 😎
🏆 Top submissions receive grants (up to 8,000 MINA) and a Navigator badge!
Details → bit.ly/navigators_hub
More on what the badge unlocks below 🧵
We are hosting a bespoke developer workshop followed by a Q&A session for technical and product questions. Come learn how to build privacy-enabled applications from the developers behind Protokit.
🧵 (1/2)
👉 Don't forget to sign up:
lu.ma/sna6gflk
zkIgnite, Cohort 3 by the numbers (so far) 👀
50+ builders tuned in for the kickoff call
300+ registrations on zkignite.minaprotocol.com
One week left to write your draft proposals! 💡
State of ZK Report (Q1 2024) from @zkv_xyz is out 💙
o1js — the TypeScript-based library for building zkApps on @MinaProtocol — is now the most downloaded SDK after Circom and its snarkjs module.
zkv.xyz/the-state-of-zk/
Developer Tip #1:
Having trouble? Check if you have the latest version of zkapp-cli by entering
zk -v
If your version is behind the latest published here npmjs.com/package/zkapp-cli then you can update by entering
npm install zkapp-cli -g
L2 scaling protocol @ZekoLabs is launching #ZekoBoost 🔊
Deploy your zkApp to the Zeko devnet MVP for a chance to win prizes!
Get started in Zeko’s Discord → discord.gg/vSDxqAchUY
Calling all #zkDevs and @MinaProtocol#zkIgnite teams 📳 Get ready for the first #ZekoBoost developer campaign kickoff next week.
Get a head start by joining the Zeko Discord and deploying your zkApp to the Zeko devnet MVP to be eligible to win top prizes. 🏆 👇
(discord.gg/vSDxqAchUY)
This week’s Cohort 1 Gathering is open to the full Mina community ⚡️
Join tomorrow for “Lessons from a Founder” with @evanashapiro – Mina Foundation CEO and Co-founder of @MinaProtocol
Register here: lu.ma/kdhgdurh
Excited to meet the next cohort of ZK Bootcampers from @encodeclub 🤩
Deep dive into the world of zero knowledge cryptography with this FREE six-week course led by @extropyLaurence
Reserve your seat before they run out → encode.club/zk-bootcamp
🦸 Kicking off 20th May, our ZK Bootcamp will take you from zero to Hero in no time.
Supported by @MinaProtocol, @WeAreTellor, and @nethermind, this is an industry-leading introduction to zero-knowledge cryptography.
Time is running out, so apply here: encode.club/zk-bootcamp/?utm…
Are you excited for zkIgnite cohort 3? Join our office hours next Tuesday to meet the team behind Protokit.
We will be sharing recent development updates, documentation and roadmap sneak peak.
$MINA#zkignite#zeroknowledgediscord.gg/minaprotocol?even…
Tomorrow and Thursday, zkIgnite Cohort 1 builders can present their ZK project proposals and get feedback from their peers ⚡️
Wednesday gathering ⤵️
lu.ma/a5xwchiq
Hey developers!👋 o1js just got a significant performance upgrade: introducing prover key caching. This has optimized the edit-compile-debug cycle. Get ready for an ~80% reduction in compilation time for zkApps!
Read our post by @zkPM_ and @mitschabaude: o1labs.medium.com/08a9437c8d…
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: blog.o1labs.org/whats-new-in…
Thank you to all the builders, electors, and community members who supported Cohort 1 ⚡️
Tomorrow, we announce which proposals received funding and learn about the future of zkIgnite.
Register ⤵️ lu.ma/dqk0gkqk
Zero Knowledge with zero hassle 😎
❌ Circuits
❌ Polynomials
❌ Arithmetization
#SnarkyJS abstracts complex cryptography into a familiar TypeScript-based language that anyone can use
Are we too late for an ins and outs list? 🤔
IN:
Recursive ZK proofs
Off-chain computation
Programmable privacy
In-browser proving
Infinite recursion
TypeScript
OUT:
Data leaks
Expensive gas fees
Scalability vs. Decentralization trade-offs
DSLs
Mina’s community-governed innovation fund is back to support even more ZK developers and entrepreneurs ⚡
Cohort 3 launches TODAY with 2 MILLION MINA available in grants!
Full details ↓
minaprotocol.com/blog/zkigni…
I'm learning ZK by playing with @MinaProtocol, the 22kb ZK blockchain.
Getting started was easy, and the experience is polished--but during this process, they upgraded the testnet with breaking changes.
Keep reading for some highlights 👇🧵
⚡️ All are welcome in zkIgnite, Cohort 2 — Here’s how you can participate:
∙ Build a zkApp or developer tooling
∙ Give feedback on proposals
∙ Become an elector
∙ Mentor builders
Sign up here: bit.ly/41G7fAm and keep reading to learn more 🧵
zkIgnite, Cohort 0 has officially kicked off, and @o1regi & @dinaturalist are here to help you bring your zkApp ideas to life 💥
Drop in to Office Hours to ask questions or get advice. Every Wednesday at 12pm ET 🤓
Register for a session 👉 lu.ma/mina
Just over one week left to submit high-quality #zkApps for prizes as part of zkIgnite, Cohort 0 ⚡️
Drop into Office Hours to ask questions or get advice. @o1regi & @dinaturalist are here to help you cross the finish line 🏃💨
Today @ 12pm ET — Sign up: lu.ma/mina
What’s Next for Cohort 1
Well .... BUILDING of course 🏗
There are also 5 more weeks of workshops that cover fundraising, setting up a crypto business, and more.
Fun fact, 12 out of 48 (25%) @__zkhack__ submissions were built with o1js by @o1_labs
o1js is a TypeScript framework, so it’s easy to get started with ZK 💙
#ZkHackIstanbul was a blast! We received 48 project submissions (built in less than 48 hours over the weekend!) and selecting the winners was a tough choice…
Winners Megathread 🧵 👇
A third cohort of builders have been funded through zkIgnite! ⚡️
Electors assessed 100+ proposals and allocated grants to 29 projects building zkApps, developer tools, and crucial infrastructure for the Mina ecosystem.
Full list of grantees ↓
minaprotocol.com/blog/zkigni…
📚 Office Hours are back — now with morning and afternoon sessions ☀️
Chat with experts from @MinaFoundation and @o1_labs, ask questions, and get zkApp advice.
Every Wednesday at 9am and 5pm UTC.
Register here → lu.ma/mina
Today, @MinaProtocol ecosystem contributors in Seoul are teaching developers about writing zkApps with TypeScript 🇰🇷
You can register here to attend the online version of the workshop tomorrow. Link will be sent to your email 👇
event-us.kr/minaprotocoldevk…
SnarkyJS lets you use a TS/JS programming language with familiar tools to leverage zero knowledge proofs #ZKPs in your dApps!
✅ npm
✅ Visual Studio Code
✅ Prettier
✅ ESLint
Sign up to experiment and build zkApps in zkIgnite, Cohort 1 → bit.ly/3Vhjlwr
S/O teams like @___absent and @protokit for leading the charge here!
Hazook is one of the first implementations of a recursive zkRollup for Mina that parallelizes state proof accumulation. It is open-source and built to easily integrate with o1js zkApps and zkRollups.
Protokit has also implemented similar features.
Leverage recursive zkRollups to batch thousands of L2 transactions into a single proof posted to Mina’s L1 🤌
Recursive zkRollups are a ZKP accumulator tool to efficiently process transactions and optimize blockspace utilization for zkApps.
Read more ↓
minaprotocol.com/blog/recurs…
📣 ZK devs, it’s time to build
Mina Navigators is the newest community program to encourage exploration and innovation in the ecosystem!
There are 6 MILLION MINA available in grants to be awarded over six months 🔭
Have you signed up yet? 👇
bit.ly/3QiEJSx
One week left to sign up for zkIgnite ⚡️
Calling ambitious founders, developers, and tooling experts to join the cohort and build ZK-powered decentralized applications on @MinaProtocol
Top projects will receive grants!
Have you registered yet? → bit.ly/41G7fAm
Congrats to all the builders who submitted their final zkIgnite project proposals! ⚡️
Today’s gathering will cover the voting process and what to expect next ⤵️
lu.ma/t3f87o8w
Join @zkregi and @alysiatech for an online workshop for women and non-binary devs on May 10 🏗️
Build your first zero knowledge smart contract and chat about real-world zkApp use cases — no prior experience with ZK or @MinaProtocol needed.
Sign up here: bit.ly/womeninmina
ZK + Chill is a weekly hangout for Mina developers to meet, brainstorm, and learn from each other 🧊
Every Thursday at 5pm UTC.
🔗 Link in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
Shoutout to @o1_labs for their recent Docker image work 🤍
It is now faster and more resource-efficient to spin up a lightweight Mina local network for testing zkApps!
A win for DevX 🏆
Try it out → hub.docker.com/r/o1labs/mina…
ZK + Chill is tomorrow 🧊
This is a hangout for Mina developers to meet, brainstorm, and share ideas!
Every Thursday at 5pm UTC.
🔗 Link in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
Keep data private on client side ✅
Compose ZK for your use case ✅
Prove other proofs with recursion ✅
Pay for gas ❌
Mina’s zkApps do all computation off chain and verify validity on chain, so you only pay tx fees, not gas 💸
Mina Navigators Season 1 demos continue today! 🔭
12 top projects are competing for 225,000 MINA in final contribution grants 🏆
Links to watch in Discord → discord.gg/minaprotocol
Last chance to ask your questions and get advice from @o1regi & @dinaturalist before the zkIgnite, Cohort 0 submission deadline ⚡️
Office Hours are today @ 12pm ET. See you there 🤓
Sign up: lu.ma/mina
📚 Office Hours are back — now with morning and afternoon sessions ☀️
Chat with experts from @MinaFoundation and @o1_labs, ask questions, and get zkApp advice.
Every Wednesday at 9am and 5pm UTC.
Register here → lu.ma/mina
Calling founders and devs! Don’t miss the zkIgnite gathering tomorrow ⚡️
@OVioHQ will share their tips for building an effective pitch deck to help you secure funding faster 💸
Open to all — register here:
lu.ma/lwzi47k8
The thrill of coding, diving into zk, meeting awesome folks… are great reasons to attend our hackathon on May 17-19.
But ZK Hack Kraków is also about winning some sweet bounties! There's already $60K+ in prizes from our sponsors (more to come!) to be claimed...
Bounties 🧵👇
Office Hours are today! 🤓📚
Drop in, ask questions about zkApps, get support, brainstorm new ideas, and meet other Mina devs!
Every Wednesday at 9am and 5pm UTC on Discord: discord.gg/minaprotocol
𝒁𝑲 𝑯𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑲𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒐́𝒘 is an in-person hackathon where you can meet the teams working on zk, learn new skills, find collaborators & friends, and hack on zk-tools & zk-DSLs.
It’s happening in Kraków from May 17 to 19.
Link to apply to hack with us:
zkkrakow.com
What are the most exciting user-facing Zk applications? Can be a demo, a live product or smtg in the works
Looking for Zk apps that go beyond scaling / zk rollups.
Calling on all the Zk laboratories @0xPARC, @PrivacyScaling, @__zkhack__, @__geometry__@ETHGlobal
🧠 Join us for a zkApp brainstorming session with Mina Foundation's @evanashapiro and @garbash, where they will talk about the most exciting privacy use cases!
TODAY @ 11:30am PT | 2:30pm ET
Killer app ideas incoming — grab yours 💡
lu.ma/t8dkfoxx
Class is in session 🤓📚
Mina Navigators’ “learn-to-earn” education program starts today, and is open to everyone!
Join to get started building with ZK on @MinaProtocol
7/ Want to try out SnarkyJS? Join zkIgnite, Cohort 0 and experiment with #zkApps to win prizes.
➡️ Finish a tutorial — 50 MINA
➡️ Build an Oracle — 1,000 MINA
➡️ Deploy high-quality zkApps — 5,000 MINA
Now through Dec 15. Details ⤵︎ minaprotocol.com/blog/zkigni…