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Public vs Private Blockchains: Why Both Exist And Why Neither Is Enough. The false binary that's holding blockchain adoption back and how Midnight is building the missing middle ground with programmable privacy. With Midnight’s mainnet now live as Cardano’s privacy-focused partner chain, the industry has a real test case for rational privacy, privacy by default, with selective disclosure via zero-knowledge proofs when compliance or verification is needed. open.substack.com/pub/learnmidni… Drop your thoughts in the comments below. #Midnight #Cardano #Blockchain #Privacy #ZeroKnowledge #ProgrammablePrivacy

This is a really great read, and I highly recommend subscribing to Learn Midnight 👇 open.substack.com/pub/learnmidni… #Cardano #Midnight

@zormtar Gangsters in paradise

Bad boys for life

@corroonian @Cardano_Jitsu @1Exit_Liquidity @bangwinissimo @Cardano_Power @CardanoAdvocate @Cardanians_io Corroon stake pool has a good ring to it :p

@Cardano_Jitsu @LearnMidnight @1Exit_Liquidity @bangwinissimo @Cardano_Power @CardanoAdvocate @Cardanians_io AWESOME! I’d like to become an SPO in the near future too, love to hear that bro

Public blockchains right now are basically… glass houses Great for transparency but Terrible for businesses Midnight Network adds the curtains And Cardano keeps the structure. Look whos participating 👀 #Midnight #Cardano

@corroonian @1Exit_Liquidity @bangwinissimo @Cardano_Power @CardanoAdvocate @Cardano_Jitsu @Cardanians_io I absolutely enjoyed the mining, setting up computers, and watching the earnings!

The Glacier Drop and the Scavenger Mine Phase were two of the most exciting events to happen in the crypto industry as a whole, despite weak industry sentiment. Perhaps I’m biased but the energy and enthusiasm around Midnight seems so unmatched and wholesome, like it’s supposed to be

@corroonian @MidnightNtwrk @IOHK_Charles The MEME king!

Yes anon, all transactions are public 👀 Break Free ⛓️‍💥 $NIGHT #Midnight

@SpyCrypto @TommyJohn70 @sabrinaliuuuu @jackoconnorx @bangwinissimo Thank you Spy 🔥

@LearnMidnight @TommyJohn70 @sabrinaliuuuu @jackoconnorx @bangwinissimo Oh and I have substack I guess- I reposted and posted on LinkedI n

Public vs Private Blockchains: Why Both Exist And Why Neither Is Enough. The false binary that's holding blockchain adoption back and how Midnight is building the missing middle ground with programmable privacy. With Midnight’s mainnet now live as Cardano’s privacy-focused partner chain, the industry has a real test case for rational privacy, privacy by default, with selective disclosure via zero-knowledge proofs when compliance or verification is needed. open.substack.com/pub/learnmidni… Drop your thoughts in the comments below. #Midnight #Cardano #Blockchain #Privacy #ZeroKnowledge #ProgrammablePrivacy

@corroonian @TommyJohn70 @SpyCrypto @sabrinaliuuuu @jackoconnorx @bangwinissimo Legend thanks corroon!

@LearnMidnight @TommyJohn70 @SpyCrypto @sabrinaliuuuu @jackoconnorx @bangwinissimo Content King

Cardano is going to take over the world

@MinswapIntern $WMT

Which CNT are you holding in the next 10 years?

@Cardano_Jitsu You have integrity and keep our ecosystem moving. Thank you, legend.

@LearnMidnight I do my best! Thank you. 👍

Epoch 626 has another two blocks for the pool! One minted early this morning. One more to go. Thank you again to Jitsu delegators!

@anshul_vora18 @MidnightNtwrk @MidnightIntern_ @MidnightDotNews @Dipseverlasting @jackoconnorx @sabrinaliuuuu @evarodriguez_m @Jay_Albert_ @IOHK_Charles @LoLoCoding @olanetsoft 💪💪💪💪

the night’s getting louder in India @MidnightNtwrk 🌙

@FeliManjur This is a great post on Point!

🌃Midnight Network – Educational Guide 1. What is Midnight? Midnight is an infrastructure positioned between fully transparent traditional blockchains and fully private privacy-focused solutions. Its core objective is to make privacy programmable, giving both users and developers granular control. Within this system, users can decide which data remains private and which data can be shared. 2. The Core Problem It Solves One of the biggest barriers to blockchain adoption is data privacy. In existing systems: - All transactions are transparent - User data is publicly accessible - Not suitable for enterprise use Midnight addresses this problem by: - Keeping data private - Allowing only verification to be shared - Enabling selective disclosure when required This approach is particularly valuable for regulated industries. 3. Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Technology Midnight is built on zero-knowledge proof technology. This allows a piece of information to be verified without revealing the information itself. This structure: - Preserves privacy - Maintains trust - Minimizes the risk of data exposure 4. System Architecture Midnight operates on a two-layer architecture: Off-chain layer: - Private data is stored here - Controlled by the user - Not exposed to the blockchain On-chain layer: - Only verification proofs are stored - Transactions are validated here This model ensures that data remains with the user while the system continues to function securely. 5. Programmable Privacy One of Midnight’s key differentiators is that privacy is not fixed, but programmable. Developers can define: - Which data remains private - Which data can be disclosed - Who has access to specific information This enables the creation of tailored solutions across different industries. 6. Token Economy (Dual Token Model) Midnight uses a dual-token economic model: NIGHT: - The primary network token - Used for governance and staking - Acts as a store of value DUST: - Used to execute transactions - Represents network resource consumption Users hold NIGHT to generate DUST, which is then used to perform transactions. This model provides more predictable transaction costs. 7. Regulatory Compliance Unlike fully private systems, Midnight is designed with regulatory compliance in mind. - Data can be disclosed when required - Supports auditability - Suitable for enterprise adoption This makes it highly relevant for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and identity management. 8. Use Cases Midnight can be applied across multiple sectors: Finance: - Private yet verifiable transactions Digital Identity: - Identity verification without exposing data Healthcare: - Protection of sensitive data Enterprise systems: - Secure internal data management Real World Assets (RWA): - Tokenization with confidential ownership structures 9. Positioning of Midnight I position Midnight as follows: - Traditional blockchains: Full transparency - Privacy coins: Full privacy - Midnight: Controlled and selective privacy This balance makes it suitable for both individual and enterprise use. 10. Overall Assessment Midnight is an infrastructure that aligns blockchain technology with real-world requirements. Its ability to balance privacy, trust, and regulatory compliance places it in a strategically important position. In essence, Midnight can be defined as: A blockchain model that enables verification without data exposure, making privacy both controllable and functional. #Midnightnetwork #Cardano #MidnightforDevs $NIGHT $ADA @MidnightNtwrk @midnightfdn @Cardano @Cardano_CF @emurgo_io @IOHK_Charles 🦉

@wspugh01 @MidnightNtwrk 🔥🔥🔥 great post Legend

tldr; •@MidnightNtwrk is a privacy-focused blockchain on Cardano using BLS12-381 with a PLONK-family proof system. •It runs a Powers-of-Tau ceremony producing a universal SRS that bounds maximum circuit size. •The Compact compiler generates deterministic per-circuit proving and verification keys from ZKIR and SRS. •Proving keys stay local on the proof server; verification keys are submitted on-chain for transaction validation. •Switched from Pluto-Eris to BLS12-381 for faster proofs, better tooling, and higher volumes; offers 128-bit classical security but no post-quantum protection.

Imagine a world without privacy. Would you want to live there?

@MidnightNtwrk We are on a trajectory toward this: digital ID and massive databases holding our information. It's a place I do not want to see my children living, where they have no choice in what they want to disclose and to whom.

@ManuelOnchain Both brother

Are you a Cardano guy or a Midnight guy or both?🤔