Hoskinson Focuses On Privacy Blockchain Midnight

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has shifted his focus to Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain he refers to as a significant project. Hoskinson announced his current work with a tweet stating, “Running Midnight.”

Hoskinson has previously expressed excitement about Midnight, describing it as a crucial project in the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting privacy as a key driver of value appreciation this cycle. He views it as his “second kid,” with Cardano being the first.

Midnight is nearing its official launch, with a potential launch date of December 8 announced for its NIGHT token at the ongoing Midnight summit. The launch will mark a significant milestone for the project.

During his keynote address at the summit, Hoskinson detailed the upcoming Midnight ecosystem roadmap, outlining the delivery of core network capabilities over the next year. The roadmap is structured into four phases, each named after a Hawaiian moon.

The first phase, “Hilo: The First NIGHT,” is already underway and focuses on foundational ecosystem development and the minting of NIGHT tokens on the Cardano network. This stage includes the distribution of 4.5 billion tokens, a prerequisite for listing on exchanges.

Phase two, “Kūkolu: Launching from a safe port,” begins in Q1 2026 and centers on the Genesis block. Phase three, “Mōhalu,” is scheduled for Q2 2026 and will broaden network participation. The final phase, “Hua,” anticipates the emergence of Hybrid dApps in Q3 2026.

This roadmap provides insight into the strategic development and future milestones for the Midnight blockchain and its NIGHT token.

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