Cardano Founder Signals Major Midnight Push, Says 2026 “Is Not Ready”

Charles Hoskinson’s latest update on Midnight suggests something bigger is taking shape behind the scenes.

In a tweet posted today, the Cardano founder said he is currently “writing between 80–100 pages a day of technical documents for Midnight” as the team prepares for internal workshops scheduled for January. He described the work pace as intense and made it clear this isn’t a casual effort.

“Midnight is going to be the Manhattan Project of PET, Chain Abstraction, and Smart Compliance,” Hoskinson wrote, adding, “2026’s body is not ready!”

Why Hoskinson Is Raising the Stakes on Midnight

Midnight has often been described as Cardano’s privacy-focused extension, but Hoskinson’s wording signals a shift in how the project is being positioned.

Instead of marketing privacy as a rebellious feature, Midnight is being framed around privacy-enhancing technology (PET) that works alongside smart compliance and chain abstraction. That’s a notable distinction in a sector where many privacy projects struggle with regulatory acceptance.

The reference to January workshops suggests the project is moving into a more structured phase, where internal alignment and technical direction take priority.

“Nobody Sleeping”: Community Reaction Sets the Tone

The replies to Hoskinson’s tweet added another layer to the update. When one community member urged him to rest, Hoskinson responded plainly: “Nobody sleeping. We working. We are going to win.”

In another reply, he confirmed he is also working on a non-technical book titled “The Land of PET: A non-technical guide to privacy enhancing technology,” aimed at Midnight Ambassadors and the broader community.

Community members reacted with optimism, with one noting that “2026 really isn’t ready for this level of revolution.”

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Midnight and ADA: Clearing the Air

Midnight’s rapid rise has sparked questions within the Cardano community, especially as the NIGHT token has seen strong activity. Hoskinson has already addressed these concerns, stating that Midnight is not an ADA replacement, but a privacy extension designed to strengthen Cardano’s ecosystem.

For now, the message is clear. Midnight is past the idea stage. The documentation is underway, January is the next milestone, and Cardano’s privacy push is entering a more serious chapter.

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