Welcome to the Zypherpunk hackathon!
Mina Protocol is sponsoring $20,000 in MINA for projects that push privacy, cross-chain interoperability, and self-custody using Mina and Zcash.
Pick a bounty, read the requirements carefully, and start hacking. 🧑💻
<aside> 📚 Useful Links
o1Labs “Mina Book’ on proof system
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o1js is a TypeScript (TS) library for writing general-purpose zk programs and writing zk smart contracts for Mina.
zkApps (zero knowledge apps) are Mina Protocol smart contracts powered by zero knowledge proofs, specifically using zkSNARKs.
zkApps use an off-chain execution and mostly off-chain state model. This allows for private computation and state that can be either private or public.
See https://docs.minaprotocol.com/zkapps
zkApps can perform arbitrarily-complex computations off chain while incurring only a flat fee to send the resulting zero-knowledge proof to the chain for verification of this computation, as opposed to other blockchains that run computations on chain and use a variable gas-fee based model.
Mina is the most advanced ZK blockchain for proving anything privately and securely. Proof of Everything in a single proof.
| Track / Bounty | Count | Prize (in MINA, USD value) | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a. Cross-Chain Privacy Solutions – Specific bounty | 2 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| 1b. Cross-Chain Privacy Solutions – Generic prize | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 2a. Privacy Infrastructure & Dev Tools – Specific bounty | 2 | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| 2b. Privacy Infrastructure & Dev Tools – Generic prize | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 3. Self-Custody & Wallet Innovation (optional track) | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 4. Privacy-Focused Content & Media – 2 bounties | 2 | $500 each | $1,000 |
| Total Commitment | $20,000 |
“Build a PoC of a Privacy-Preserving Bridge Between Zcash and Mina”
Prize: $3,000 in MINA – 2 available
Requirements: