“Privacy-Focused Rollout: Cardano’s Midnight Distributes NIGHT Tokens via Multi-Chain Airdrop”

In a bold move for cross-chain adoption, Midnight Network – Cardano’s privacy-focused smart contract platform – has launched its inaugural NIGHT token airdrop to users across eight major blockchain ecosystems. The “Glacier Drop,” now live, rewards holders of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Cardano, Avalanche, XRP Ledger, and Brave who maintained at least $100 in native tokens during the June 11 snapshot.

Strategic Token Distribution

The airdrop allocation reveals Midnight’s ecosystem priorities:

50% to Cardano (ADA) holders – reinforcing its Cardano roots
20% to Bitcoin (BTC) holders – bridging to the largest crypto asset
30% split proportionally among ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, AVAX, and BAT holders

Innovative Vesting Structure

Breaking from conventional airdrops, Midnight implements:
✔ 360-day graduated unlock through 4 randomized distributions
✔ Three-phase claiming process (60-day initial window + 30-day scavenger hunt + 4-year safety net)
✔ Anti-sybil measures tied to genuine on-chain activity

Privacy-Powered Mainnet Preview

The NIGHT distribution serves as an onboarding mechanism for Midnight’s upcoming mainnet, which promises:
🔒 Zero-knowledge smart contracts
⚖️ Configurable compliance features
🌐 Interoperability across major chains

Industry analysts note this marks the first non-EVM, multi-chain privacy token distribution, potentially establishing new standards for cross-ecosystem incentive programs. With its novel vesting mechanics and broad chain coverage, the Glacier Drop positions Midnight as a serious contender in privacy-preserving decentralized infrastructure.

Claim period remains open until August 7, 2026, with detailed eligibility verification available through Midnight’s official portal.

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