Community members can propose new Mina Improvement Proposals (MIPs) at any time that could eventually lead to a community vote. Mina Foundation would like to remind the community about the MIP process and also how to participate in on-chain voting.
What is a MIP?
Community members can use the Mina Improvement Proposal (MIP) process to propose, deliberate, and vote on changes to the protocol or new features for Mina. A MIP should provide a concise technical specification of these changes and a rationale for its inclusion in the protocol. The MIP author is responsible for championing their proposal, building consensus within the community, and incorporating feedback.
MIP Rationale
MIPs are intended to be the main mechanism for proposing new features to the protocol. The entire process is driven by the community and is meant to be highly participatory and transparent.
MIP Process
The MIP process is open to everyone. Community members can view submitted proposals on Github, see example, and also propose their own ideas by following the process outlined on Github. This MIP process is evaluated and adapted on a regular cadence, based on participant feedback. Additionally, a group of MIP Editors ensure that the process is followed correctly.
Key stages to the MIP process include:
Draft: Authors draft MIPs and submit them on Github, according to the guidelines outlined on Github
Review: MIP authors seek and incorporate feedback from the community and specific technical experts; for example through community calls and discussions on Github and MinaResearch
Last call and finalize: Final opportunities for feedback and approval
Read more about the MIP process and how to create your own MIP here.
Upcoming MIPs
Review the upcoming MIPs below that require your participation in on-chain voting. Also, see key details below about community calls to discuss MIPs with their authors and collect community feedback.
| MIP | Background | MIP Stage | MIP Owner(s) | Call/Recording Details |
| MIP # : MIP Upgrade | Upgrading the MIP process is the first step towards a more accessible and transparent governance system, empowering community members and helping realize a future powered by participants. | Review | joaquin.lopez1, Protocol Governance Analyst at Mina Foundation | 12/18/24 at 4:30 PM UTC |
| MIP4: Easier zkApp programmability on mainnet | What are zkApps? | Implemented with the Berkeley Upgrade | bkase#2492, engineering architect from o1Labs, deepthiskumar, engineering manager from o1Labs, psteckler, Protocol Engineer from o1Labs, @carterbrett, technical product manager from o1Labs | 4/4/23 at 11:30 AM MST Recording link |
| MIP3: Kimchi, a new proof system | Kimchi: a proposed upgrade to Mina’s proof system and Kimchi: The latest update to Mina’s proof system | Implemented with the Berkeley Upgrade Finalization | mimoo#7625, engineering architect from o1Labs, anais#7001, cryptography engineer from o1Labs, @jspada, cryptography engineer from o1Labs, @mrmr1993, protocol engineer from o1Labs | 3/28/23 at 11 AM MST Recording and presentation link |
| MIP2: Reduce wallet creation fee | Original discussion on Mina Research | Withdrawn | flushthefashion#5369 | TBD |
| MIP1: Remove supercharged rewards in line with initial tokenomics | MF blog on token distribution | Implemented with the Berkeley Upgrade | garethdavies#4963 | 12/12/22 at 10 AM MST Recording link Passcode: b%37J6c$ |
Last updated 12/11/24
Note: The MIP process is an open process where MINA account holders are able to vote on a particular proposal. Therefore, a particular outcome of such a vote is not guaranteed. MIP authors can always withdraw their proposal, and feedback during the review phase could result in a MIP not making it to the community vote. This feedback will be published by the MIP Editors.
More details and reminders will be shared closer to the voting dates of each MIP on Mina’s Discord server and community channels.
For more details about the overall MIP process, please visit the MIPs Github page.
Read On-chain voting for Mina Improvement Proposals (MIPs) – Part 2 to learn more about how to vote and get more voting details for upcoming MIPs.
Mina Foundation and its ecosystem partners are committed to decentralized governance through on-chain voting. Mina Foundation does not control the Mina Network (including its consensus mechanism and/or governance) and changes to the Mina Network can arise in a number of ways outside of Mina Foundation’s control. Under certain circumstances voting may be canceled or paused and run again if it is determined that the integrity of the voting process or results is compromised for technical or other reasons.
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.
