Dear Minters:
One year ago today, Mint Blockchain officially launched its developer mainnet - an important step towards a decentralized future and building core NFT infrastructure.
From vision to reality, the past year has been a groundbreaking year for the rapid development of Mint Blockchain. We have witnessed the rise of the global Mint community, the booming on-chain activities, and the diverse decentralized applications built by developers from all over the world.
Together, we have built a vibrant, diverse, connected, and engaged ecosystem. This anniversary is not only a moment of celebration, but also an important node for open reflection and transparent dialogue with the community.
As part of this milestone, we are excited to share key data from Mint’s first year and reiterate a core message: Mint is an NFT infrastructure layer, a Layer 2 centered on NFT developers and NFT applications, and an indispensable piece of the Superchain ecosystem.
📈 Annual data review
Mint Blockchain has achieved significant growth in both technical indicators and community dimensions:
Total transactions : 54.1+ million – reflecting continued growth in network activity
Active wallets : 503,000+ — demonstrating widespread user participation around the world
Number of smart contracts deployed : 67,500+ — Emphasizing continued developer participation and ecosystem expansion
Average transaction volume : 49,400 transactions per day / 345,000 transactions per week - a stable and healthy growth trend
🌍 Global Growth and Community Expansion
We are going global. In just one year, Mint Blockchain has built:
12 Mint Hubs covering Asia, Europe, America and other regions
A vibrant ecosystem of creators and users drives the development of NFT culture, digital art, and on-chain community life
Mint Expedition , our flagship community event, attracted over 414,000 participants, driving user education, engagement, and exploration of dozens of dApps
In addition, events such as Superchain Asia Tour and NFTCON2024 have extended our influence from online to offline, further promoting the close connection of the global ecosystem.
🛠️ Ecosystem and product highlights
Mint's ecosystem is gradually evolving into a comprehensive infrastructure layer for NFT and Web3 applications:
MintSwap : Transaction volume exceeded 82.9 million US dollars, cumulative transactions exceeded 732,000, and the number of users exceeded 57,300, becoming a powerful DeFi engine on Mint
Mint Forest V3 : Providing a gamified and socialized NFT experience
Mint Legends : Tribute to OG-level NFT users, more than 38,000 wallets have received 191,000 blind boxes
RareShop : Pioneering the combination of RWA (real world assets) and NFT, launching the NFT issuance of limited edition physical collections
MintRich : Decentralized Meme asset launch platform, supporting thousands of token issuances
NIPs Platform : Empowering developers to easily publish NFT-based applications through low-code tools
ERC-7765 protocol : Supporting new forms of asset interaction and on-chain function expansion
Minty : Mint’s native mascot and cultural symbol, connecting the community through art
💚 $MINT — The core of the ecosystem
As the utility token that powers the Mint Blockchain, $MINT plays a vital role:
Held by more than 59,600 wallets worldwide
More than 19.87 million $MINT has been staked through MintPool
TGE and Restaking Events Unlock Long-Term Value Alignment
Designed to support decentralized governance and sustainable ecosystem growth
✍️ To the Mint community and industry builders
As we celebrate the progress we’ve made, we also want to take this opportunity to start a frank and forward-looking conversation with the community.
We understand that some early participants may have higher expectations for the airdrop scale or incentive rhythm, which has led to the disappointment of some users. But from our perspective, Mint was not designed for short-term speculation from the beginning.
What we want everyone to understand is that Mint was never designed for airdrops. From day one, its mission has been to build the most fair, free, and healthy environment, focusing on the development of NFT assets and applications - a truly decentralized, builder-friendly Layer 2. Mint always treats all NFT enthusiasts and developers with the most fair and open attitude, and is committed to cultivating an NFT ecosystem that goes far beyond avatars or speculative trends. We believe that the future of NFT should be rooted in infrastructure, practical value, and creativity - and these are the elements that are extremely scarce in the current market. A healthy NFT ecosystem should not rely on short-term rewards, but should be based on decentralized, sustainable long-term value. We believe that the Mint community understands and recognizes this.
That's why we think today marks a new chapter: we are moving forward with those who truly share this vision and are willing to grow with the NFT industry. It's not just about recording your on-chain journey and leaving meaningful footprints, but also about jointly shaping a future driven by builders, creators, and long-term believers.
Mint is getting closer and closer to its original vision: to become the most open and friendly NFT Layer 2 - a soil for NFT creativity, innovation and community to thrive.
🌱 The road ahead
Looking ahead, Mint will continue to build and become the NFT infrastructure layer of the super chain:
Deepening support for ERC-7765 and ERC-7702
Launched Mint Studio to serve creators and developers
Promote Superchain interoperability to achieve unified liquidity and application composability
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🤝 Join us on our journey
Whether you are a loyal Minter, a curious developer, or an explorer in the Web3 and NFT fields looking for a suitable platform, Mint warmly welcomes you.
As we head into year two and many years to come, we will continue to work on building a decentralized, incentive-light, creator-first ecosystem. The future of NFTs depends not only on technology, but also on those who believe in its potential.
Let your journey take root here and grow with us. Leave your mark on the chain, on Mint, and in history.
— The Mint Core Team
