Since 2017, o1Labs has released zkApps and utilities such as o1js and Kimchi, continuously leading the transformation of the Mina ecosystem. Recently, o1Labs officially released the 2025 roadmap developed in collaboration with the Mina community.
o1Labs not only continuously focuses on various aspects of the Mina ecosystem's development but is also an important builder of the Mina Protocol. Since 2017, the o1Labs team has been at the forefront of designing the Mina Protocol and developing zkApps tools. From the launch of the Mina mainnet in 2021 to the activation of zkApps earlier this year, the team has been committed to advancing zero-knowledge cryptography technology.
In addition to the Mina Protocol, o1Labs also develops and maintains o1js (a TypeScript library we use for zk-SNARKs and zkApps) and Kimchi (a modular, general-purpose, PLONK-based zero-knowledge proof system). Whether you are a zkApp developer, node operator, or project founder, your feedback will bring us closer to our shared vision: an internet where developers use programmable cryptographic techniques to create more powerful and trustless applications.
Today, we are excited to share our 2025 roadmap with everyone. This roadmap records the numerous feedback received from the Mina community and outlines how to gradually implement various tasks at different levels, bringing us closer to Mina's ultimate goal. Although the roadmap is merely a simplification and reflection of o1Labs' future tasks, we also hope the community understands our clear direction and provides us with more feedback and optimization proposals during the iterative process.
Let's see what happens next...
Toolkit for Next-Generation zkApps for Mina Developers
One of o1Labs' top priorities is to ensure that zkApp developers can build the applications they envision with a complete set of tools, which includes a comprehensive overhaul of the API to refactor o1js, as well as providing robust documentation, tutorials, and sample applications. Additionally, the team is developing o1VM and bringing new features to zkApp developers.
makes Mina ubiquitous and fast to operate
Continuously enhancing the performance of Mina is key to optimizing a seamless experience for users and developers. In 2025, o1Labs will focus on reducing slot times to improve transaction processing speed, optimizing node operations, and applying cutting-edge Folding technology across the network to enhance scalability, thereby helping to optimize Mina's network performance and meet the fundamental needs of the ecosystem's continuous expansion.
Solving the State Management Challenge in the Web3 Domain
State management remains a key challenge faced by Mina and the broader blockchain space. To address this issue, o1Labs has introduced an innovative approach to managing application state. This project aims to redefine the way data is stored, updated, and verified in the decentralized realm. Check out the related Blog to learn more about our vision for state management.
o1Roadmap
The roadmap is divided into three parts: "Now", "Next Step", and "Later". Although not all listed items can be completed by the end of 2025, these categories clearly delineate the focus of o1Labs' next phase of work.
Now: Projects that are currently in progress or about to be delivered
Next step: Current focus of planned work
In the future: Projects that have significant impacts but cannot be immediately developed due to current capacity constraints will be given higher priority in the subsequent construction process.
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In addition, our roadmap reflects how our engineering team is organized by user groups. Each focus area aligns with the specific needs of Mina's contributors (zkApp developers, node operators, application cryptographers, etc.). By structuring our work this way, we aim to provide our community with tailored, high-impact improvements.
Your feedback shapes the future
"Transparency" is the core value of o1Labs. The roadmap presented in this article still has many areas for improvement, and we will release more detailed introductory articles based on the team's focus areas. We welcome you to join the Mina official community on Discord in #general and provide feedback for us to further optimize project details.
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o1Labs 2025 roadmap: Developing ZK technology and solving Web3 technical challenges
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Since 2017, o1Labs has released zkApps and utilities such as o1js and Kimchi, continuously leading the transformation of the Mina ecosystem. Recently, o1Labs officially released the 2025 roadmap developed in collaboration with the Mina community.
o1Labs not only continuously focuses on various aspects of the Mina ecosystem's development but is also an important builder of the Mina Protocol. Since 2017, the o1Labs team has been at the forefront of designing the Mina Protocol and developing zkApps tools. From the launch of the Mina mainnet in 2021 to the activation of zkApps earlier this year, the team has been committed to advancing zero-knowledge cryptography technology.
In addition to the Mina Protocol, o1Labs also develops and maintains o1js (a TypeScript library we use for zk-SNARKs and zkApps) and Kimchi (a modular, general-purpose, PLONK-based zero-knowledge proof system). Whether you are a zkApp developer, node operator, or project founder, your feedback will bring us closer to our shared vision: an internet where developers use programmable cryptographic techniques to create more powerful and trustless applications.
Today, we are excited to share our 2025 roadmap with everyone. This roadmap records the numerous feedback received from the Mina community and outlines how to gradually implement various tasks at different levels, bringing us closer to Mina's ultimate goal. Although the roadmap is merely a simplification and reflection of o1Labs' future tasks, we also hope the community understands our clear direction and provides us with more feedback and optimization proposals during the iterative process.
Let's see what happens next...
Toolkit for Next-Generation zkApps for Mina Developers
One of o1Labs' top priorities is to ensure that zkApp developers can build the applications they envision with a complete set of tools, which includes a comprehensive overhaul of the API to refactor o1js, as well as providing robust documentation, tutorials, and sample applications. Additionally, the team is developing o1VM and bringing new features to zkApp developers.
makes Mina ubiquitous and fast to operate
Continuously enhancing the performance of Mina is key to optimizing a seamless experience for users and developers. In 2025, o1Labs will focus on reducing slot times to improve transaction processing speed, optimizing node operations, and applying cutting-edge Folding technology across the network to enhance scalability, thereby helping to optimize Mina's network performance and meet the fundamental needs of the ecosystem's continuous expansion.
Solving the State Management Challenge in the Web3 Domain
State management remains a key challenge faced by Mina and the broader blockchain space. To address this issue, o1Labs has introduced an innovative approach to managing application state. This project aims to redefine the way data is stored, updated, and verified in the decentralized realm. Check out the related Blog to learn more about our vision for state management.
o1Roadmap
The roadmap is divided into three parts: "Now", "Next Step", and "Later". Although not all listed items can be completed by the end of 2025, these categories clearly delineate the focus of o1Labs' next phase of work.
View original image here
In addition, our roadmap reflects how our engineering team is organized by user groups. Each focus area aligns with the specific needs of Mina's contributors (zkApp developers, node operators, application cryptographers, etc.). By structuring our work this way, we aim to provide our community with tailored, high-impact improvements.
Your feedback shapes the future
"Transparency" is the core value of o1Labs. The roadmap presented in this article still has many areas for improvement, and we will release more detailed introductory articles based on the team's focus areas. We welcome you to join the Mina official community on Discord in #general and provide feedback for us to further optimize project details.