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Charles Hoskinson Announces ADA Airdrop as Midnight Protocol Nears Launch

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Debashree Patra and Sohrab Khawas

Cardano’s ADA surged 5.2% to $0.70, with trading volume spiking 40% in the last 24 hours. While the price action alone turned heads, according to Charles Hoskinson, something bigger is brewing behind the scenes, and it could reshape the Cardano ecosystem entirely. 

Here’s Charles Hoskinson Midnight plan!

Cardano X Midnight = Mass Adoption?

During a recent AMA, Hoskinson referred to the Midnight protocol as the most significant economic development in Cardano’s history. Designed to enable cross-chain DeFi and confidential smart contracts, Midnight aims to connect Cardano, Bitcoin, and other blockchains through a novel infrastructure powered by zero-knowledge cryptography.

He described the trio of Cardano, Bitcoin, and Midnight as a potential “triumvirate” capable of solving complex financial problems. By combining Bitcoin-grade security with Cardano’s smart contract flexibility, Midnight could create a new standard for scalable and secure blockchain interoperability.

Fairgate and Operator Economy Set the Foundation

Midnight’s infrastructure will be supported by Fairgate, a modular stack that combines Cardano-native tools like Hydra and Blockfrost, as well as experimental efforts such as Thundercloud. Anyone running a full node or light client with the right stack can become an operator, facilitating transactions with either high speed or deep security, depending on user preference.

Hoskinson confirmed the use of BitVMX to transition Fairgate toward supporting Bitcoin Script and RISC-V, enabling long-term scalability secured by Bitcoin’s base layer.

ADA Airdrop 2025

The Midnight Foundation plans to launch a Token Generation Event in the coming weeks, with ADA holders receiving the largest airdrop share. Other chains, including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP Ledger, will also participate.

Meanwhile, Hoskinson confirmed ongoing discussions with global asset manager Franklin Templeton, suggesting that institutional interest in Cardano and Midnight is building. As the Midnight Foundation becomes operational, Cardano’s vision of secure, interoperable finance may be closer than ever.

FAQs

What is Cardano’s Midnight protocol?

A Cardano sidechain using zero‑knowledge tech to enable cross‑chain DeFi and confidential smart contracts.

When is the Midnight airdrop for ADA holders?

The Glacier Drop airdrop is due in 2025; exact date TBA. ADA and other chain holders will receive NIGHT and DUST.

What real-world impact did the Cardinal launch have on ADA price?

ADA jumped 5.2% to $0.70, and volume surged 40% after Cardinal enabled Bitcoin DeFi bridging.

Debashree Patra and Sohrab Khawas

Fun-loving and cheerful, a passionate blockchain and crypto writer who knows no boundary…connect if you share the same passion. With 10+ years of writing experience, I am a Crypto Journalist by chance, exploring, and learning all the dynamics of the sci-fi action-filled crypto world. Currently, focusing on cryptocurrency news and price data. With a passion for research and challenging my capabilities, I am slowly getting into the crypto arena to bring new insights every day.

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