Why Mina ?
This page is dedicated to Mina Protocole blockchain (https://minaprotocol.com).
Mina is the world’s lightest blockchain, powered by participants.
Using zero knowledge proofs, Mina is creating the infrastructure
for the secure, democratic future we all deserve.
Mina Protocol Overview
Mina Protocol aims to be a lightweight blockchain, maintaining a constant size of only 22 KB, regardless of transaction volume. This allows easy node operation and network participation without requiring sophisticated hardware. The native cryptocurrency, MINA, facilitates network transactions and fee distribution.
Blockchain Size Challenges
Traditional blockchains face size challenges with Ethereum growing from 5 GB (April 2016) to over 220 GB (April 2021). Mina addresses this with zk-SNARKS cryptography, reducing the need for each node to store entire transaction histories, promoting decentralization.
Who Created Mina Protocol?
Mina Protocol was created by O(1) Labs, founded by Evan Shapiro and Izaak Meckler in 2017. After four years of development, the mainnet launched on March 23, 2021. The Mina Foundation oversees community token sales and network assets.
How Does Mina Protocol Work?
Mina incorporates zk-SNARKS, allowing transaction confirmation without revealing data. This, combined with Proof-of-Stake consensus, significantly reduces processing and recording resources. Nodes and specialized Snark workers are essential for efficient network operation.
MINA Token Value
MINA serves as Mina Protocol's transaction token, exchangeable like any cryptocurrency. It can be staked for rewards, securing the network. MINA is also used in ZKApps (DApps) interactions, enhancing utility of the Blockchain. ZKApps will be available in the next major release / hardfork of the Blockchain planned on early 2024.
More information
You'll find more information about Mina Protocol on official discord server and web sites. I highly encourage everyone to join the discord server. You'll always find a helping hand there !
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Mina official website
https://minaprotocol.com -
Mina official discord
https://discord.gg/minaprotocol
The main source of information and assistance on Mina. The Discord server is filled with extraordinary people always ready to help (hopefully, I'm one of them!). Feel free to drop by! -
Other Online communities
https://docs.minaprotocol.com/participate/online-communities
Is the official list of links provided by Mina team.
Who am I ?
I am a mina validator/block producer.
I run a bunch of powerfull servers producing blocks, SNARKs and securing the Mina network.
Using available wallets (Auro, Clorio, ..), you can delegate to my block producer
B62qpsyB3gCndt8sNz4GRwusBtg9U72TNiL4mxmcQfWKZ5noa9fFnWr
You can find my node address on any mina explorer available for more information.
minataur.net
https://minataur.net/account/B62qpsyB3gCndt8sNz4GRwusBtg9U72TNiL4mxmcQfWKZ5noa9fFnWr
minaexplorer.com
https://minaexplorer.com/wallet/B62qpsyB3gCndt8sNz4GRwusBtg9U72TNiL4mxmcQfWKZ5noa9fFnWr
minascan.io
https://minascan.io/mainnet/validator/B62qpsyB3gCndt8sNz4GRwusBtg9U72TNiL4mxmcQfWKZ5noa9fFnWr/delegations
My commission fees for regular blocks will be as low as 1% until total independent delegators stake reach 500k Mina.