Hoskinson Sends Cardano Community Into A Frenzy With Cryptic Post Teasing Forthcoming Midnight Mainnet Launch ⋆ ZyCrypto

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Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson sparked curiosity by posting a short question hinting that the privacy-focused blockchain Midnight may be ready to launch.

In a recent post on the X platform, Charles Hoskinson asked his over one million followers, “Who is ready for Midnight?” His post included a five-minute-plus compilation of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield’s legendary performance aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2013.

The use of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” adds symbolic resonance, evoking exploration, transition, and the journey into uncharted territory—reflecting Midnight’s role as Cardano’s move into programmable privacy. Paired with the minimalist phrasing, it urges the community to brace for a major milestone, turning a simple question into a deliberate signal of what’s coming next.

Hoskinson’s post has heightened anticipation, with the Midnight mainnet launch expected later this month, though the date has yet to be announced.

Notably, the post quickly went viral, racking up over 42,000 views and more than 1,500 likes at press time. Meanwhile, members of the Cardano community, including Input Output Global, have expressed their readiness, further fueling momentum around the anticipated launch.

Midnight Scores Major Strategic Partnerships

As previously covered by ZyCrypto, Midnight leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective data disclosure. Functioning as a partner chain to the Cardano smart contract platform, it delivers privacy and regulatory compliance for decentralized applications.

The project has also formed partnerships with major tech platforms, including Google and Telegram, underscoring its potential for widespread adoption.

Meanwhile, Midnight’s native token, NIGHT, is now available for trading on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Additionally, the Midnight Foundation recently revealed that Worldpay and Bullish will run federated nodes for the Midnight network.

In the lead-up to its expected mainnet launch, the NIGHT token climbed to $0.04768 within the last 24 hours. Despite this uptick, its market value—once above $1 billion shortly after its December debut—has declined to roughly $789 million, according to CoinGecko.