The Midnight Nightpaper: Introducing a New Era of Blockchain Technology

In this special episode of #Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, Eran Barak, Ben Beckmann, Thomas Kerber, Anthony Day, Mauricio Magaldi, and Fahmi Syed delve into a detailed introduction of the Midnight network-a new generation of blockchain technology enabling apps with robust data protection and zero-knowledge proofs. The discussion covers Midnight's architecture, partner chain status with Cardano, its use of Typescript, and the utility of NIGHT and DUST tokens.
Learn about the roadmaps, architectural features, and diverse use cases like digital identity, asset tokenization, and secure voting. Join the conversation on how Midnight transforms data governance and blockchain interoperability.
Join them as they cover:
👉 The challenges in current data management and blockchain adoption
👉 Midnight's innovative approach to data protection and blockchain utility
👉 The architecture and design of the Midnight network
👉 The Compact programming language and its benefits
👉 Real-world use cases for Midnight
👉 Midnight's unique token system with NIGHT and DUST
👉 The roadmap from Devnet to beyond Mainnet
👉 Ecosystem development and support for various participants
👉 ...and much more!
Ready to start building? Get started here:
🔗 The Midnight Nightpaper: midnight.netwo...
🔗 Developer Docs: docs.midnight....
Episode Resources:
📲 Eran Barak on LinkedIn: / eranbarak
📲 Ben Beckmann on LinkedIn: / benjamin-beckmann-ph-d...
📲 Thomas Kerber on LinkedIn: / semihonest
📲 Mauricio Magaldi on LinkedIn: / magaldi
📲 Anthony Day on LinkedIn: / anthonyjjday
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Episode Highlights:
[00:00:10] Introduction to Midnight and the data management challenge
[00:02:31] Midnight's key features and improvements over existing blockchain technologies
[00:06:45] The Compact language and its role in Midnight's architecture
[00:08:18] Midnight's architecture and lightweight design
[00:10:00] Use cases for Midnight, including digital identity and asset tokenization
[00:11:56] Token utility: Night and Dust
[00:14:39] Midnight's roadmap: from Devnet to beyond Mainnet
[00:17:01] Ecosystem development and support for developers and app operators
To learn more about the Midnight Network, visit the website at midnight.network/
Join the Midnight Network community here:
👉 Discord: / discord
👉 Telegram: t.me/Midnight_...
👉 X: x.com/Midnight...
👉 LinkedIn: / midnight-ntwrk

[@morgainetarot5242]

Can’t wait to see where Midnight goes. Informative and a great resource for blockchain nerds.

[@Susie-k8g]

A great watch!! Thanks Midnight folks for keeping it super informative!

[@kyley3548]

Loved this episode! Blockchain can be such a confusing subject so this really helps lmao. Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@arroncockell]

Really informative, great production as well!

[@ShirookamiTengu]

Love the detail in this ep

[@michaeltwiddy7639]

Interesting deep dive

[@orlando.7979]

❤

[@johnbreen2370]

eta on mainnet ?

[@tradefeedz3560]

@@johnbreen2370 Q1-q2 2025 but not this bull run, accumulation for 2028 bull run

[@LorenzoGiovenali]

Why are you all reading while in front of the camera?!

[@astikainentomi]

It could have been more captivating presentation, indeed.

[@tradefeedz3560]

$DUST to the moon, can't wait for mainnet. Most clueless crypto bro still think Monero is the game.. Weirdos

[@jonathandrachenberg6736]

Seems ripe for abuse unless the digital identity system is intertwined with an immutable constitution preventing unjust regulatory requirements from being executed. This makes it easy for turnkey invisible gatekeeping to occur. If a citizen is barred from access to essential services due to non-compliance with an unjust regulation, I don't think they will care whether the data pertaining to the regulation is sent via ZK proof or otherwise.

[@JamesCleary202]

God this was so boring. Make it more entertaining.

[@kyley3548]

James, in my opinion im not looking for some entertainment - i’m looking for information! Clear and top notch info and that’s what the Midnight guys done 👌🏽

[@JamesCleary202]

@@kyley3548 Well good, you and the other 400 people who feel the same can use the chain by yourselves.

[@kyley3548]

@@JamesCleary202 And that I will do! Bringing down informative content creators is not my style. I’ll sleep better tonight knowing my blockchain knowledge is better than yours, thanks to the midnight guys!

[@kyley3548]

@@JamesCleary202 Sorry the free lesson on revolutionary tech didn’t come with fireworks and a theme song. I am sure they will work on that.