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Everything You Need to Know About Cardano’s Midnight Airdrop

Michael Juanico by Michael Juanico
January 9, 2025
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  • Midnight is a privacy-focused sidechain under the Cardano ecosystem, gearing up for one of the largest airdrops in crypto history called the “Glacier Drop.”
  • The Glacier Drop aims for a fair token distribution by airdropping 100% of the $DUST token supply to eligible users across major crypto networks like Cardano, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain.
  • Midnight is designed to address decentralized privacy in blockchain systems, enabling private, secure transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance, with features like decentralized privacy, regulatory compliance, selective disclosure, enterprise adoption, cross-chain compatibility, and RWA integration.

Midnight, a privacy-focused sidechain under the Cardano ecosystem, is gearing up for one of the largest airdrops in crypto history. And if this was not enough, Charles Hoskinson has added fuel to the fire with the announcement that over 100 million users will qualify for this airdrop through what they are calling the “Glacier Drop”. So, let us delve into the details and explore everything there is to know about Midnight and its upcoming airdrop.

What is Midnight?

Midnight is a fourth-generation blockchain created by Input Output Global (IOG), the team behind Cardano. The project, in development for six years, is designed to address the critical issue of decentralized privacy in blockchain systems.

Notably, the main goal of Midnight is to enable private, secure transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance. By offering privacy and selective data disclosure, it aims to drive widespread enterprise adoption and unlock mass-market blockchain use across various industries.

Key Features and Offerings

With a focus on security, compliance, and privacy, Midnight incorporates several key features that set it apart in the blockchain space. This includes:

  • Decentralized Privacy – Ensures private transactions through zero-knowledge proofs
  • Regulatory Compliance – Enables businesses to comply without disclosing sensitive data
  • Selective Disclosure – Allows users to control which data is shared
  • Enterprise Adoption – Tailored for secure, decentralized business applications
  • Cross-Chain Compatibility – Supports interactions with major blockchain networks
  • RWA Integration – Facilitates secure integration of real-world assets on-chain

Dual-Token Model

The Midnight blockchain is being designed with a dual-token model: $NIGHT and $DUST. The $NIGHT token will handle governance and staking, enabling users to earn block rewards and influence network decisions. In contrast, the $DUST token will serve as the private currency for transactions within the network. However, details about the interaction between $NIGHT and $DUST are yet to be disclosed. 

Note: $DUST tokens are said to be non-transferrable to address concerns about potential misuse of privacy features.

The Glacier Drop

The Glacier Drop is Midnight’s innovative token distribution model aimed at fairness. It ensures that 100% of the token supply is distributed to retail users across multiple major crypto chains, creating a more inclusive launch.

Essentially, an airdrop to users of several blockchains, the Glacier Drop eliminates typical insider advantages seen in most token distributions and incentivizes participation from a wide range of retail users. By doing so, it ensures a fairer, more transparent launch that benefits the broader crypto community.

Who is Eligible?

While not all details are fully disclosed, Charles Hoskinson has confirmed that the $DUST tokens will be airdropped to eligible users across major crypto networks. The distribution is expected to reach 135 million accounts, though specific chains and eligibility criteria remain unclear.

As of now, it is expected that users from the following groups will be eligible to claim the $DUST tokens:

  • $ADA holders and stakers
  • Bitcoin holders who have interacted with smart contracts on the Bitcoin network
  • Ethereum holders and stakers
  • Solana users who have interacted with the network’s smart contracts
  • BNB Chain users, among others

It is important to highlight that to claim these tokens, users will essentially “mine” them through participation, aiding in the launch of the Midnight network. More details are expected soon.

Current Status and Plans Ahead

Midnight is currently in the testnet phase, allowing developers to fine-tune the network before its official launch. During this phase, key features like privacy protection and system stability are being thoroughly tested.

Once the testing is complete, Midnight plans to launch on mainnet in early 2025, bringing its privacy-focused blockchain to users and paving the way for broader adoption.

Final Thoughts 

In conclusion, Midnight is positioning itself as a revolutionary project within the blockchain space by addressing key challenges such as privacy and regulatory compliance. Overall, its innovative features, such as decentralized privacy, cross-chain compatibility, and enterprise-focused capabilities, make it a strong contender for driving blockchain adoption in mainstream industries. So, as the project continues its development and reveals more details, the Glacier Drop and upcoming mainnet launch will likely drive significant interest and engagement across the crypto community.

Explore more about Midnight through its Website and Twitter.

Disclaimer: BlockNews provides independent reporting on crypto, blockchain, and digital finance. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should do their own research before making investment decisions. Some articles may use AI tools to assist in drafting, but every piece is reviewed and edited by our editorial team of experienced crypto writers and analysts before publication.
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Michael Juanico

Michael Juanico

Michael is a BSBA Management graduate from Mindanao State University and has been a professional content writer since 2019. He began exploring cryptocurrency in 2021 and has since made blockchain and digital assets his primary focus. For nearly four years, Michael has contributed research and editorial content at Aiur Labs and BlockNews, producing clear and accessible coverage of market trends, trading strategies, and project developments. He is transparent about his personal holdings in Bitcoin, TRON, and select meme tokens, combining writing expertise with hands-on market experience to deliver trustworthy insights to readers.

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