Mina Protocol Mesa Vote Starts

Mina Protocol is launching the ETH/MINA Bridge Testnet on September 30, 2025. This testnet is the first Zero-Knowledge (ZK) bridge from Ethereum to Mina designed to enhance interoperability between these blockchains. The event is hosted by Mina Protocol, a lightweight blockchain platform known for secure and scalable decentralized applications. Participants interested in testing the bridge can join through Mina's official channels, such as their Twitter account and the Plankton testnet environment. Recent News The bridge testnet named Plankton marks a significant technical milestone for Mina Protocol, aiming to validate the ETH to Mina token bridging functionality. This testnet launch experiment is not a full public testnet but an early attempt to assess real-world functionality. Earlier developments include the nil-Foundation's work on Ethereum-Mina bridge technology and ongoing ecosystem roadmap progress that shows expanding cross-chain capabilities. Future Plans Following successful testnet validation, Mina Protocol aims to release a full-fledged operational ZK bridge that supports seamless token transfers between Ethereum and Mina. This development is part of Mina’s broader objective to foster interoperability and expand its developer ecosystem for deploying secure dApps with minimal blockchain weight. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Generally positive sentiment is observed on social media platforms like Twitter where community members express excitement for the ZK bridge testnet launch. Some users highlight the innovation in cross-chain technology, while others look forward to practical interoperability solutions. Example reactions include: "Excited to test the first ZK bridge from ETH to Mina!"; "Looking forward to seeing how this boosts Mina’s ecosystem."; "Great to see Mina advancing with the bridge testnet." Risk Disclaimer As this event involves token bridging technology and cross-chain interoperability, it could influence Mina's token dynamics and market perception. Users and investors should consider this when assessing potential impacts. Sources used https://x.com/MinaProtocol/status/1970984247331811449 https://minascan.io/devnet/news/1222 https://minaprotocol.com

Mina Protocol is hosting 'Zk Friends', a meetup scheduled for November 18, 2025, coinciding with the Ethereum Foundation Devcon (EF Devcon). This rooftop evening event aims to unite founders, developers, and builders from the zero-knowledge (ZK) community for networking and collaboration opportunities. The event is part of EF Devcon activities and offers an informal yet focused environment to foster innovation within the ZK ecosystem. Recent News Mina Protocol has been actively developing its Layer 1 blockchain with a focus on scalability and privacy using zero-knowledge proofs. Recent months saw progress on protocol upgrades and community initiatives, reinforcing its position within the ZK community, alongside strategic partnerships and developer engagement through hackathons and AMAs. Future Plans The project intends to continue enhancing its zero-knowledge technology stack to broaden use cases and developer adoption. Events like 'Zk Friends' help solidify community ties and pave the way for collaborative developments and ecosystem growth. Community Sentiment Positive — the community appreciates networking events that strengthen collaboration among ZK projects. Typical feedback highlights enthusiasm for direct interaction between developers and innovators. Sources used https://x.com/MinaProtocol/status/1986213771573141637

Mina Protocol is hosting the OCV Snapshot on November 22, 2025, as part of the Mesa Upgrade. This event involves taking an on-chain vote snapshot (OCV) where only users holding MINA tokens in their personal wallets will be counted. The snapshot enables community governance participation related to protocol upgrades and is timed during the active DevConnect conference. No physical location; participation is via holding tokens in wallets prior to the snapshot date. Recent News Over the past three months, Mina Protocol has been actively progressing with the Mesa Upgrade, focusing on enhancing protocol efficiency and governance mechanisms. The team has communicated consistent roadmap updates and encouraged community involvement through the snapshot event. The OCV snapshot announcement came amidst other major ecosystem developments and partnerships announced by Mina in 2025. Future Plans Mina Protocol aims to leverage the data from the OCV Snapshot to finalize community votes that will guide network upgrade decisions under the Mesa Upgrade roadmap. The team anticipates further decentralization and greater community governance power post-upgrade, with continued emphasis on scalability and privacy features. Community Sentiment Positive — The sentiment around the OCV Snapshot is generally optimistic among the Mina community. Users appreciate the opportunity to directly contribute to protocol governance. Representative community comments include: "Great to see Mina empowering holders with governance!", "Looking forward to the Mesa Upgrade and being part of the vote.", and "Snapshot reminds us why decentralization matters!" (Source: X/Twitter replies). Risk Disclaimer This snapshot could affect MINA token price due to governance implications affecting staking and network upgrades. Participants should consider this when engaging with their holdings. Sources used https://x.com/MinaProtocol/status/1991028727028015551 https://coinmarketcal.com/en/event/ocv-snapshot-305859 https://www.tradingview.com/news/coinmarketcal:1db5f720f094b:0-mina-protocol-mina-ocv-snapshot-22-nov-2025/