🏆 Social Voting: Top 5 Finalists for the Web3 & AI Pitch Competition by Ga^3in Ventures x @Fibonacci_HFT Capital during Bitcoin2025 in Las Vegas! Thank you to the community for voting and supporting your favorite startups! 🙌 Now it’s time for the judges to select three additional startups to complete the final lineup. REMINDER: Two wildcard spots will be selected from the audience. Don’t miss your chance to pitch! A total of 10 projects will be pitching! 📢 Stay tuned for the announcement of the finalists who will take the stage at Bitcoin2025! 🎟️ Final Chance Alert: Today is the last day to grab Standard Tickets for just $50! 🔗 Register here: lu.ma/an3qp7ka Don’t miss this opportunity to join us in Las Vegas for a day packed with innovation, connections, and groundbreaking ideas! #Ga3inVentures #Bitcoin2025 #LasVegasTech #Web3 #AI #PitchCompetition #BlockchainInnovation #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #TechStartups #NetworkingEvent

Mina zkApps with Celestia underneath ✨

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 what’s all the buzz about? 🧵

The Lumina SDK makes it easy for any dev to ship a production DEX and earn swap fees on @minaprotocol🔐 and @zekolabs⚡️: sdk.luminadex.com/ Solis, built by @GizmoLab_ is a flagship example: solis.gizmolab.io/ The light is shining upon ZK DeFi, Privacy, AI, Rollups

This grant will fund integrating some of the most well known projects in all of crypto with Paima (and transitively, Cardano) - ZK Layer (@MinaProtocol) - AI Layer (@shinkai_network) - DA Layer (@AvailProject) As well as continue funding connections to more game engines & tools

(1/8) We want to share the progress we've made on Mina_bridge. This project introduces the proof generation, posting and verification of the validity of Mina states into a EVM chain, which will serve as a foundation for token bridging. @MinaProtocol

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…

What happens when you combine the world’s lightest blockchain with a ZK rollup designed for performance? ⚡️ Let's dig deeper into Zeko’s design with @ZekoLabs CTO, Martin Ondejka. Timestamps: 00:00 Zeko optimizations 00:27 How are optimizations achieved? 00:56 What influenced Zeko’s design? 02:21 What does Zeko make easier? 02:59 Tradeoff space 03:36 Mina + Zeko combined benefits

With the broader blockchain gaming sector expected to grow 70.3% in CAGR till 2025, the future of on-chain gaming looks promising. Join us as we explore the latest developments in on-chain gaming in our latest #Binance Research report. Read on ⬇️ binance.com/en/research/anal…

Lumina and Zeko Join Forces A Game-Changing Collaboration for DeFi on Mina (Read the full article 👇) @ZekoLabs + @LuminaDEX on @MinaProtocol w/ @dcspark_io & @o1_labs medium.com/luminadex/lumina-…

Bringing the Mina stack to life with @ZekoLabs ⚡️ Mina stays a 22KB, verifiable L1 for ZK settlement. Zeko adds an isomorphic ZK rollup for instant UX + high throughput—so zkApps can scale without sacrificing security. Why it matters & how to build: minaprotocol.com/blog/bringi…

💥 Zeko Boom Testnet Contest Starts Now 💥 1⃣ Sprint #1 of 5 - Faucet💧is Live! Visit zekoboom.zeko.io/ for Faucet Instructions and Leaderboard Points🏅 🔃 Retweet to bring your friends & Follow @ZekoLabs for official Zeko Boom Announcements💥 #ZekoBoom | #zkInternet

Hello @MinaProtocol , @ZekoProtocol !! Mina Alert Telegram Bot now supports Zeko testnet !!! Just use zeko_testnet as network_id in your send command ! /send B62qqwZ2Kr3CbxXMPoWcTXrQGmTddpF2CKK6VQEvEy5xyWEWf5cbgUB 1 0.01 Thanks for buying me a coffee ! zeko_testnet

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 they’re interacting with using zero knowledge proofs and the Mina network.

Mina's superpowers + near-instant transaction confirmations, higher throughput, and fewer infrastructure requirements. That's @ZekoProtocol. Secured by Mina. They also launched the Zeko Boom Testnet Contest this week… perfect time to jump in 🔥

Private attestations on Mina are here! @zksecurityXYZ recently completed Mina Attestations, a standard and library to create proofs of personal credentials in a secure and private manner. Currently supporting native and imported credentials, Mina Attestations has been audited by @hackenclub. More details → minaprotocol.com/blog/mina-a… Check out the Github to get started → github.com/zksecurity/mina-a…

🦠 Plankton blew us away — thank you to everyone who tested, broke things, and shared feedback. 🙏 We’re honestly wowed by the energy and support. What’s next? You didn’t think we’d stop here, right? 😉 Next testnet → @ZekoProtocol , Mina’s L2 👀⚡️ Stay tuned!

🚀 Our roadmap is evolving to serve you better! While Nori Bridge was designed for Ethereum→Mina, we're excited to announce we are now starting integration of the @alignedlayer Mina Bridge (by @class_lambda) for a seamless two-way experience. 🔄 Learn more from the video below!

The Mina Stack is coming to life 🧬 @ZekoLabs just launched the Zeko Bridge (alpha) — their final major engineering milestone before mainnet. It’s another step toward high-performance, verifiable applications built on Mina. Watch our chat with the team 👇

I remember the days when you could count those doing real-world zk engineering on one hand. At @o1_labs we were and are confident zk is the right path. I'm incredibly excited for the future of @ethereum and @MinaProtocol and the whole zk ecosystem. Thank you, @marvelgirl_eth.

🚨 Big news for #ZkNoid fans! 🚨 We’re teaming up with @ZekoLabs to build something game-changing! 👾 Zeko powers scalable, private, and verifiable apps - perfect for what’s next in #zkGaming. Follow @ZekoProtocol + @ZkNoid, details dropping soon. You won’t want to miss this! 👀

MORE Exciting News from the o1Labs team! 🚀 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. At the end of 2023, we set out on a mission to tackle performance issues, squash bugs, and unlock new features as prerequisites for v1.0. We tackled each challenge head-on and then some! Here are just a few highlights of what’s new in o1js v1.0: ✔️Removed Poseidon hashing bottleneck ✔️Enhanced performance on Apple silicon ✔️Introduced asynchronous circuits for faster, simpler zkApps ✔️Added recursion to reduce() method for processing limitless actions ✔️Removed top-level await which simplifies integration with UI frameworks ✔️Conducted an internal security audit, the results of which will be published next week. A third-party audit is also currently underway, and the results will be published in the coming months. From this point forward, o1js is following semantic versioning standards. What does this mean for you? It means zkApps built with v1.0 are guaranteed to seamlessly integrate with Mina mainnet after the upcoming upgrade. Plus, no more worrying about unexpected breaking changes until the next major version of o1js. Rest easy knowing your projects are future-proof and compatible! 💪 🌟So today, over 2 years in development and 70,000 downloads later, o1js v1.0 is the production-grade TypeScript zkDSL you've been waiting for! Thank you to all the developers who have helped shape o1js v1.0, and to all the future developers who will build with it and shape its future. Join us in exploring the potential of o1js v1.0! Share your ideas and let's build a future with zkApps. 📥 Download today: npmjs.com/package/o1js

MinaCon is ON❗️ MinaCon is a 3-day unconference in Istanbul 🇹🇷 that will bring together some of the brightest minds from the Mina ecosystem to unblock challenges and chart the way forward for a post-ZK world. Participants will create and attend sessions based on their interests and objectives, with no formal agenda. The ultimate goal? ✅ Facilitate connections ✅ Drive projects forwards ✅ Strengthen the ecosystem And this is just the beginning. Read more from facilitator Voboda here → minaprotocol.com/blog/minaco…

👉 Intoducing Solis: solis.gizmolab.io/ Live on @ZekoLabs testnet⚡️ and @MinaProtocol devnet🔐 (w/mainnet soon) 👏 The first zkDEX built using the @LuminaDEX SDK (sdk.luminadex.com/) Nice work @gizmolab_ devs 🎉

Mina Alerts by @NaamahDaemon is live on Zeko Testnet Send or request a transaction from anyone using the Mina Alerts Telegram Bot. Enter 'zeko_testnet' as the network_id in your send command. 👇 t.me/mina_monitor_bot

The Zeko zkRollup Bridge to and from Mina is now live for community testing This marks the final major engineering milestone before mainnet. Be early: join the Zeko Discord to access the Bridge discord.gg/vSDxqAchUY Next up: Zeko Boom Testnet Contest & full end-to-end audit

Upcoming Asia events lineup 🇯🇵🇰🇷 Hear from @evanashapiro about the latest and greatest Mina ecosystem happenings! zkConnect Tokyo (August 27) lu.ma/ucq8v3qq zkConnect Seoul (August 31) lu.ma/9mf7mlzq Mina Dev Seoul (September 1) lu.ma/brwcjr6c

Cross-chain gaming is coming to Zeko. 👏 Gamers and Devs, get ready for Obirium: connecting the high-speed Sui gaming ecosystem to Zeko for zero-knowledge settlement. 🧵👇 Gameplay will be recorded on the @SuiNetwork blockchain, while @ZekoProtocol is the settlement layer for the game. There are two smart contracts: one on Zeko and an identical one on Sui, ensuring both chains reflect the same game state. Frequently, transactions from Sui will be aggregated into a single recursive proof, to update the state on Zeko. This state can be referenced from players on other chains in the future (like Ethereum and Solana, etc…). Nice work @ZkNoid and @silvana_zk for creating a compelling architecture and game.

Our latest version now supports #WalletConnect , which enables communication between PC and mobile devices.

The LuminaDEX SDK is here sdk.luminadex.com/ 💎 Now anyone can launch a DEX and earn swap fees on @MinaProtocol & @ZekoProtocol, powered by @LuminaDEX 👏 It’s never been easier to build with Mina 🛠️

Why is @SebastienGllmt building @ZekoLabs on Mina protocol? Why not on Ethereum? Full interview going live this saturday!

Lots of tokens to choose from 🤯 Start Building ⚒️ (w/Lumina SDK): sdk.luminadex.com/ Start Swapping ⚡️ (dev demo powered by Lumina SDK): beta.luminadex.com/ First community-built production front-ends go live soon! Then mainnet launch. 🚀

🚀 New deep dive for developers is out! Inside Orbirium – The Three-Layer Architecture Behind the Game How do we make a web3 idle crafter feel as smooth as web2 while staying fully trustless? ⚡ By building across 3 layers: 🔹 Application Layer – instant UI + multi-chain wallets 🔹 Sui Layer – fast execution & on-chain rules 🔹 Zeko Layer – zk settlement & security Read the full article here 👇 🔗 medium.com/zknoid/inside-orb…