Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is pioneering a new era of blockchain collaboration through the "Glacier Drop" airdrop, a cornerstone of the Midnight sidechain project developed by Input Output (IO).
Midnight’s "Glacier" Airdrop Targets 37 Million Wallets Across 8 Blockchains
At the Consensus 2025 conference in Toronto, Hoskinson emphasized shifting from competition to cooperation in the crypto space. The Midnight project will distribute NIGHT and DUST tokens to 37 million wallets across eight major blockchains, fostering cross-chain unity.
Key highlights:
- Retail-focused distribution: Zero allocations to VCs or insiders.
- User autonomy: Recipients freely decide to hold, trade, or discard tokens.
- Cooperative economics: Developers build hybrid dApps using native tokens (ETH, SOL, BTC, ADA), while validators from any chain can secure the network.
Hoskinson stated:
"You already have it, congratulations. It’s yours. It’s your property."
Midnight’s testnet is live, with mainnet launch expected late 2025.
What Is Midnight?
Midnight is a fourth-generation "meta chain" enhancing blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano with private smart contracts. It enables:
- Selective data disclosure for DAOs, security tokens, and enterprises.
- Decentralized privacy across the crypto ecosystem.
Cardano Gains Momentum with Brave Browser Integration
Cardano’s adoption surges as Brave Software integrates it into the Brave Wallet, enabling:
- ADA management and governance participation.
- Token swaps within Brave’s privacy-focused ecosystem.
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ADA Price Outlook: Bullish Signals
Analysts highlight ADA’s potential:
- Short-term: $2 target within 6–8 weeks (@stockjupiterr).
- Algorithmic forecast: $1.07 by 2025 (CoinCodex), a 40% upside.
FAQs
Q: How do I qualify for the Midnight airdrop?
A: Eligibility spans 8 blockchains; no action required for eligible wallets.
Q: What makes Midnight unique?
A: Its hybrid model supports privacy and interoperability without chain migration.
Q: When will Midnight launch?
A: Mainnet is slated for late 2025 after testnet phases.