What Minima does

Minima is a Swiss-based Layer 1 blockchain protocol company, incorporated as Minima AG in Zug in 2018, that enables every connected device — smartphones, IoT sensors, vehicles, drones, and smart appliances — to run a full validating node. Its protocol uses Transaction Proof of Work (TxPoW), a collaborative rather than competitive consensus mechanism, combined with a Cascading Chain structure, Merkle Mountain Range storage (~300MB RAM per node), and built-in WOTS+SHA3 quantum-resistant cryptography. The flagship innovation is Chain-on-Chip, which embeds the full node directly onto silicon in partnership with ARM, targeting OEMs in IoT, automotive, and industrial sectors.

The company's product stack spans the core L1, the Omnia Layer 2 (ELTOO-based payment channels), Maxima peer-to-peer encrypted messaging, the Minima E-Gateway (MEG) middleware for enterprise integration, MiniDapps (decentralized applications running on edge devices), a Public Wallet, an NFT Marketplace, and the Minima Chip hardware. Minima has cultivated a broad enterprise partnership ecosystem across automotive (Volvo, Zeekr, Polestar, McLaren), industrial IoT (ABB, ARM, Siemens), telecommunications (Swisscom, Worldline), and mobility (MobilityXlab), plus developer community channels (Discord, Telegram in five languages, ambassador program, We Are DePIN events). Recent launches include the VITA autonomous AI agent and Integritas data integrity agent, positioning Minima as infrastructure for DePIN and Decentralized Physical AI (DePAI) applications.

Minima's business model combines token-based economics (MINIMA token with a fixed 1 billion supply and deflationary burn; Maximize Programme offering up to 18% staking yield from a guaranteed pool), enterprise professional services for custom blockchain integrations, and prospective licensing revenue from Chain-on-Chip technology. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; total disclosed equity funding stands at approximately $9 million across a December 2020 seed ($2.5M, led by Blockchange Ventures), an October 2021 Series A ($6.5M, led by AGE Crypto Asset Investment Fund, DEX Ventures, and GSR), and a May 2026 round ($1.06M). Headcount is 11-50, with operations anchored in Zug, Switzerland, and an Asia hub planned for late 2025.

Name

Minima

Legal name

Minima AG

Website

https://minima.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minima is a Swiss-based Layer 1 blockchain enabling full validating node operation on edge devices including smartphones, IoT sensors, and vehicles. It serves DePIN, automotive, telco, and AI/edge computing markets through embedded blockchain and Chain-on-Chip hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Contract Developer Platforms & Tooling (SDKs, APIs, frameworks, indexing) (FSAPAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interoperability & Integration Middleware (ERP/core banking connectors, messaging, APIs, cross-chain to permissioned) (FSAPAIAL), Settlement, Clearing & Reconciliation for Tokenized Assets (DvP, PvP, netting, post-trade) (FSAPAIAI), Regulatory Reporting, Tax & Audit Trails (reconciliation, provenance) (FSAPAJAI), Digital Asset Risk, Security & Audit Tooling (Smart Contract Audit, Threat Monitoring) (FSAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Layer 1 blockchain
• Decentralized infrastructure
• Edge computing blockchain
• IoT blockchain solutions
• Blockchain protocol platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Native Minima Token Utility: Minima coin (MINIMA) is the native currency powering the network. It facilitates P2P transactions, enables token creation, and allows transaction prioritization through burning. The token has a fixed supply of 1 billion coins created at genesis with deflationary burn mechanism as network usage grows.
2. Token Staking Rewards: Users can lock Native Minima in self-custodial wallets to earn up to 18% yield from a guaranteed fixed pool (Maximize Programme).
3. Enterprise Blockchain Solutions: Customizable blockchain solutions for enterprises including digital product passports, supply chain tracking, automotive V2V communication, healthcare data sharing, and telco network tokenization.
4. Chain-on-Chip Licensing: Embedding Minima blockchain functionality directly onto silicon chips for IoT devices, vehicles, and smart appliances, targeting automotive and manufacturing industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Minima operates a Layer 1 blockchain protocol engineered to run full validating nodes on edge devices including smartphones, IoT sensors, vehicles, and embedded silicon chips. The platform provides collaborative Transaction Proof of Work (TxPoW) consensus, MiniDapp execution, Maxima encrypted P2P messaging, Omnia Layer 2 scaling, MEG enterprise middleware, NFT marketplace, web wallet, and Chain-on-Chip silicon licensing. The protocol is offered to individual node operators (free download) and to enterprises (custom solutions and chip licensing) for DePIN, DePAI, automotive, telecom, supply chain, and gaming use cases.

Product overview

Minima is an embedded Layer 1 blockchain platform that enables full nodes to run on any edge device (smartphones, IoT sensors, vehicles). The core Minima blockchain uses Transaction Proof of Work (TxPoW) for collaborative consensus. Built on top are multiple products: MiniDapps (decentralized applications), Maxima (peer-to-peer messaging), and Omnia (Layer 2 scaling via ELTOO). The platform offers specialized solutions including DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), DePAI (Decentralized Physical AI with VITA agent), Enterprise Solutions, Gaming Solutions, and Real-World Assets tokenization. Additional offerings include the Minima E-Gateway (MEG) middleware, NFT Marketplace, Public Web Wallet, MiniMask extension wallet, Integritas data integrity agent, and the Minima Chip hardware. The ecosystem is accessible via JavaScript/RPC APIs and supports DeFi through its upcoming DEX.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minima Layer 1 Blockchain Layer 1 blockchain protocol that runs a full validating node on edge devices using Transaction Proof of Work (TxPoW) collaborative consensus, enabling maximum decentralization on smartphones, IoT sensors, and vehicles.
• MiniDapps Truly decentralized applications built on the Minima network that execute locally on edge devices without reliance on central servers.
• Maxima (P2P Messaging) Point-to-point encrypted communication layer running over the Minima network for secure machine-to-machine and user-to-user messaging.
• Omnia (Layer 2) Advanced Layer 2 scaling solution using ELTOO bi-directional payment channels for near-instant, low-cost, and high-throughput peer-to-peer transactions.
• Minima E-Gateway (MEG) Middleware service for enterprises, developers, and exchanges to integrate with the Minima blockchain via on-chain event triggers, transaction endpoints, and custodial wallet functionality.
• NFT Marketplace Decentralized NFT platform enabling any device running a Minima node to create, trade, and showcase NFTs directly on the network.
• Public Wallet Web-based wallet that lets users generate secret keys and receive a native Minima address for self-custody of digital assets without third-party reliance.
• Block Explorer Web-based blockchain explorer for viewing transactions, blocks, and network activity on Minima.
• Integritas (Data Integrity Agent) Blockchain-anchored data integrity agent that uses cryptographic proofs and timestamping to ensure data authenticity for AI decision-making and IoT sensor inputs.
• VITA (AI Agent) Sovereign AI agent running on Minima with economic autonomy, operational verifiability, and agent-to-agent communication capabilities.
• Minima Chip Silicon chip integrating the full Minima blockchain node, enabling IoT devices, vehicles, and smart appliances to participate in the Minima network at the hardware level.
• MiniMask Browser extension wallet for managing Minima digital assets in the user's web browser.
• DEX and Stablecoin Bridge Decentralized exchange and stablecoin bridge enabling on-chain trading and USDT bridging on the Minima network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ complete nodes surpassing Bitcoin's full node count
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ARMcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with ARM for developing ledger-embedded microchips. Minima qualified to join Arm Flexible Access Program to bring the Minima Chip to life. Collaboration for embedding blockchain functionality onto ARM-based silicon for IoT and edge devices.
• VolvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Volvo for automotive blockchain applications including secure vehicle-to-vehicle communication and decentralized data validation for enhanced road safety.
• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through ABB innovation hub SynerLeap to drive innovation in Energy & Industrial IoT. Focus on decentralized energy grids and industrial automation.
• ZeekrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop on-demand EV charging solution solving charge point availability through secure access to private wallboxes using Minima's blockchain for tokenized access control.
• WorldlinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldline Innovation Challenge collaboration for payment and transaction solutions. Worldline is a leading European payment services provider.
• Gaia-XmajorTechnology or IntegrationMinima is a member of Gaia-X, a European initiative for federated data infrastructure. Contributes to decentralized data standards and interoperability.
• McLarencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's first on-chain race data logger for McLaren GT4 supercar. Partnership with Influx for high-speed blockchain data at Spa. Motorsport fan engagement through tokenized race data NFTs.
• SwisscommajorTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership since 2019. Swisscom Blockchain testnet launch, code audit, and ongoing collaboration for telecom innovation and blockchain testing.
• Mercury FXmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to pilot decentralized SWIFT alternative to reshape global payment networks. Challenge to traditional cross-border payment systems.
• PolestarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through MobilityXlab accelerator for connected mobility and intelligent transportation systems development.
• University of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-first Blockchain-on-Chip for commercial drone industry in collaboration with Siemens and ARM. Pioneering embedded blockchain research for autonomous machines.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University of Southampton and ARM for Blockchain-on-Chip development targeting commercial drone industry with tamper-proof audit trails.
• SferominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to revolutionize retail payments using Minima's blockchain technology.
• WeTransferminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile NFT solution partnership enabling decentralized file sharing with blockchain verification.
• WicryptminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull blockchain nodes on Wicrypt's SMart WiFi routers for democratizing internet access through decentralized WiFi networks.
• LTA LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to power LTA Labs financial product suite with Minima's blockchain technology.
• CPINminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to secure renewable energy data using Minima's blockchain.
• DrifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecentralized mobility platform partnership for ride-sharing and transportation solutions.
• Lynk & CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected mobility partnership for vehicle data and access tokenization.
• RaceLabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorsport technology partnership for data logging and analytics.
• Online Payment Platform (OPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to commodify private EV charging points worldwide in the $7.3B EV market.
• SatomotiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive blockchain solutions partnership for satomotive applications.
• GothenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart city partnership with Gothenburg for decentralized infrastructure.
• MobilityXlabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended partnership to fuel the future of connected mobility and intelligent transportation systems alongside Geely and Polestar.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IoTeX: IoTeX is a Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for IoT and DePIN, with lightweight nodes, trusted hardware integration, and machine-to-machine data flows. It is the closest direct competitor to Minima's edge-node positioning and DePIN focus.
• Helium: Helium is the largest DePIN network for decentralized wireless connectivity, using physical hardware (hotspots) that earn tokens. It is a direct peer in the DePIN space where physical devices run network nodes, paralleling Minima's IoT node model.
• Nodle Network: Nodle is a decentralized network that turns smartphones into nodes for IoT data connectivity using Bluetooth. It shares Minima's mobile-first, edge-node approach and DePIN use cases around device connectivity and data attestation.

Emerging players

• DIMO: DIMO is a DePIN network for connected vehicles that runs on Polkadot and uses smartphone/OBD dongles as data sources. It overlaps with Minima's automotive use cases (Volvo, Zeekr, Polestar) but is more focused on the automotive vertical.
• Constellation Network: Constellation is a DAG-based L0/L1 protocol (Hypergraph) designed for edge devices and large-scale data validation. It is comparable in targeting IoT and big-data enterprise integration but uses a different consensus model.
• Holochain: Holochain is an agent-centric, post-blockchain framework where each user runs their own node without global consensus. Its lightweight, device-native model is philosophically aligned with Minima's edge-node design.
• Filecoin: Filecoin is a decentralized storage network that distributes infrastructure across many independent node operators. While focused on storage rather than transactions, it shares Minima's model of commodity-hardware nodes serving enterprise infrastructure demand.

Broad incumbents

• Solana: Solana is a high-throughput Layer 1 with a much larger developer ecosystem, deep DeFi liquidity, and active DePIN/AI integrations. It competes for the same developer and enterprise mindshare Minima targets, but lacks Minima's edge-device full-node capability.
• Avalanche: Avalanche is a Layer 1 with subnets designed for customizable, application-specific chains. It overlaps with Minima in targeting enterprise and RWA tokenization but does not focus on edge-device full nodes.

Others

• Streamr: Streamr is a decentralized real-time data network for IoT and live data streaming. Minima is already partnered with Streamr, making it an adjacent/complementary infrastructure peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Minima_Global
• GitHubgithub.com/minima-global
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MinimaGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minimaglobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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