SmartOSC To Onboard 1,000 Developers To Accelerate Adoption Of ZK Technology Within Mina Ecosystem

The partnership between SmartOSC and Mina Foundation is set to onboard 1,000 developers from SmartOSC, driving innovation within the Mina Protocol blockchain ecosystem. The collaboration aims to advance Mina’s position as a leading lightweight, scalable blockchain by promoting ZK developments and launching industry-recognized certifications.

Accelerating Blockchain Innovation

As a premier digital enabler, SmartOSC has leveraged its specialization in technology consulting, software development, and full-spectrum digital solutions to support Mina Protocol’s growth. With extensive experience supporting the digital transformation of global enterprises such as ASUS, Ricoh, and others, SmartOSC is now focusing on developer education and certification initiatives, starting with its 1,000 in-house developers.

Through internal hackathons, workshops, and developer training programs, SmartOSC will equip its developers with the skills necessary to build zkApps (zero-knowledge applications) using the o1js framework.

This collaboration emphasizes the expansion of Mina Protocol’s ecosystem, a lightweight blockchain designed to enable privacy-focused decentralized applications through zero-knowledge proofs.

The MOU outlines several key objectives that both parties will pursue in the coming year:

1. Supporting o1js Learning: Mina Foundation will provide support for SmartOSC developers to learn the o1js framework, offering resources and guidance to enable them to build advanced decentralized applications.

2. Workshops: Mina Foundation will organize internal workshops to help SmartOSC developers gain hands-on experience with o1js.

3. Grant Programs: Both organizations will explore potential grant opportunities for developers working on o1js projects, incentivizing innovation within the blockchain space.

4. o1js Certificate: SmartOSC will promote and endorse the upcoming o1js Certificate, a professional accreditation designed to validate developers’ proficiency in o1js, further promoting blockchain education and credibility.

A Vision for the Future

This partnership marks a significant step forward for both SmartOSC and Mina Foundation. By fostering o1js development and promoting ZK technology, the collaboration will position SmartOSC at the forefront of blockchain innovation, supporting Mina Protocol’s broader adoption.

As the collaboration evolves, the combined strength of SmartOSC’s developer talent and Mina Protocol’s cutting-edge technology is expected to push the boundaries of zkApp development and solidify both organizations’ leadership in the blockchain space.

About SmartOSC

With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an industry-leading digital transformation agency of 1000+ experts across countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, the US and the UK. Deep experience across most enterprise platforms and technology stacks has made SmartOSC a trusted partner for leading brands and financial institutions worldwide.

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.