> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://quezar.gitbook.io/mina101/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://quezar.gitbook.io/mina101/part-2-intro-to-mina/outline.md).

# Outline

TLDR;

* An overview of Mina protocol
* How's Mina different from other Layer 1s like Ethereum, Solana etc?
* A brief walkthrough of protocol architecture
* Highlight unique features of Mina

## An overview of Mina protocol

Introduce

* L1 blockchain based on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP)
* first cryptocurrency protocol with a succinct blockchain (22KB)
* secured by proof of stake (PoS) consensus called Ouroboros Samisika

## How's Mina different from other Layer 1s like Ethereum, Solana etc?

Elaborate more on each of the points above

* L1 blockchain based on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP)
* first cryptocurrency protocol with a succinct blockchain (22KB)
* secured by proof of stake (PoS) consensus called Ouroboros Samisika

A short section on how Mina is different from other ZK-based projects.

## A brief walkthrough of protocol architecture

Explain the entire infra by putting "Recursive composition of SNARKs" in focus.

* A refresher on how SNARKS work
* Elaborate on 
  * how recursing compositions of SNARKs work
  * how this makes Mina different from other Layer1s like Ethereum, Solana etc

## Highlight unique features of Mina

Elaborate on the unique use cases unlocked by Mina's different architecture

* Node can be run on a browser
* higher decentralisation
* privacy by default