Mina is an L1 blockchain utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) with smart contracts coded in TypeScript. It distinguishes itself as the "world's lightest blockchain" due to its compact size (22KB), redefining the conventional resource-intensive blockchain structure. Mina's primary objective is to democratize cryptocurrency access by reducing the computational demands of running a node and enhancing user privacy. Rather than passive followers, Mina encourages users to actively engage with the blockchain. The Mina Protocol employs zero-knowledge proofs to craft a more efficient blockchain architecture. Unlike earlier blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which accumulate data and grow to hundreds of gigabytes, Mina maintains a constant size of approximately 22KB. It verifies the current consensus state using a single, recursive 22KB zero-knowledge proof, enabling swift synchronization and validation for network participants.