Mina Foundation is delighted to announce a new grants program, Core, which aims to support projects committed to improving Mina Protocol and invites builders and innovators to contribute to the ongoing success of the network by promoting innovation.
Focusing on high-priority development areas, the Core program aims to fund projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible on Mina, exploring new ideas and use cases. By contributing to RFC discussions, and submitting proposals, community members can contribute to not only shaping the Mina vision but also secure funding to realize it too. Examples can include token standards, zkOracles, Data Availability layers, new development features, and so much more.
By design, the Core program actively includes and elicits the contribution of the broader Mina ecosystem in its process, by encouraging community members to provide feedback on proposals, define new requirements and use-cases, address questions, and work together to build on this thriving ecosystem. This approach ensures that each proposal not only goes through thorough consideration and refinement but also aligns closely with the community’s vision for the future of the protocol.
Head over here to open RFCs, engage in discussion, and submit proposals to RFPs. Apply for a Core Grant and help us build a robust and innovative future for the Mina ecosystem.
About Mina Protocol
Mina is the world’s lightest blockchain, powered by participants. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to design an entire blockchain that is about 22kb, the size of a couple of tweets. It is the first layer-1 to enable efficient implementation and easy programmability of zero knowledge smart contracts (zkApps). With its unique privacy features and ability to connect to any website, Mina is building a private gateway between the real world and crypto—and the secure, democratic future we all deserve.
