# Mina Protocol

> Proof of Everything

Mina uses zero knowledge proofs to create a 22KB blockchain for proving anything and enabling privacy-first applications.

Mina is a layer-1 blockchain using recursive zero knowledge proofs to maintain a fixed 22KB size. It enables secure verification from any device, off-chain computation with on-chain verification, and privacy-preserving applications through TypeScript-based zkApps.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-03-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/minaprotocol

## Products

- [Mina Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/minaprotocol): A layer-1 blockchain with a fixed 22KB size that implements recursive zero knowledge proofs through the Kimchi-Pickles proof system and Ouroboros Samasika consensus, enabling lightweight verification from any device. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [zkApps](https://thegrid.id/profiles/minaprotocol): Zero knowledge applications built using o1js, a TypeScript-based library, that enable privacy-preserving computation, off-chain processing with on-chain verification, and composable proofs with no gas fees. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [SNARKetplace](https://thegrid.id/profiles/minaprotocol): A service exchange where block producers add transactions for SNARK workers to create zero knowledge proofs and process them, ensuring network's compact size and efficient transaction processing. (Pool Software, Live)

## Assets

- [MINA (MINA)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/minaprotocol): MINA is the native token of Mina Protocol. It is used to pay transaction fees, participate in proof-of-stake consensus through staking or delegation, and reward block producers. The protocol's approach to staking allows validators to operate without locking funds, and instead of slashing tokens for misbehavior, the network simply stops routing trust to unreliable nodes, ensuring MINA holders maintain control of their assets. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://minaprotocol.com)
- [Blog](https://minaprotocol.com/blog)
- [Documentation](https://docs.minaprotocol.com)
- [Whitepaper](https://minaprotocol.com/wp-content/uploads/technicalWhitepaper.pdf)
- [Whitepaper](https://minaprotocol.com/wp-content/uploads/economicsWhitepaper.pdf)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzKMFfIlMzHUXKSnYot5HA)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/minaprotocol)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/minaprotocol)
- [Discord](http://discord.gg/minaprotocol)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/MinaProtocol)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/mina-foundation)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/o1labs)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/o1-labs)

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