Midnight Network Update: Mainnet Approaches with Major Partnerships
Midnight, the zero-knowledge privacy blockchain developed by Input Output Global, is set to launch its mainnet in the last week of March 2026 . Charles Hoskinson confirmed this timeline at Consensus Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone for the privacy-focused Layer 1 network .
In preparation for launch, Midnight has assembled an impressive roster of founding federated node operators. MoneyGram, Vodafone’s Pairpoint, and eToro have joined Google Cloud and Blockdaemon to run the network’s initial infrastructure . These ten operators will ensure stability before transitioning to full community decentralization later in 2026 .
The Midnight City Simulation, an AI-driven stress test, opened to the public on February 26, demonstrating the network’s scalability ahead of mainnet . Meanwhile, Bodega Labs recently announced plans to launch a fully private prediction market on Midnight .
Midnight’s dual-token model separates ownership (NIGHT) from usage (DUST), with DUST decaying if unused within seven days to prevent hoarding . The fixed supply of 24 billion NIGHT tokens supports long-term network alignment .