Midnight

For blockchains to change the world, they need to be able to protect sensitive data when it matters. Introducing the #MidnightNetwork.

Midnight is #hiring! Ready to shape the future of blockchain? The #MidnightNetwork is on a mission to redefine data privacy and ownership—and we’re growing fast. If you want to work on cutting-edge blockchain tech with real impact, we want to hear from you. We’re hiring across multiple disciplines, including: ?? Senior Product Manager - Identity/Compliance ?? Senior Product Manager - Proof Layer ?? Procurement & Vendor Manager ?? Senior Developer Relations Engineer ?? Technical Writer ?? Software Engineering Manager ?? ...and more! ?? Explore all open roles and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dy_NYtyr

Fresh off the heels of the previous identity hackathon, Midnight has partnered with OpenZeppelin to present a DeFi hackathon, based around building an AMM (Automated Market Maker). ZK circuits allow for privacy-enhanced AMM protocols that balance transparency with confidentiality, showcasing how Midnight can bring innovation to the DeFi space. ?? Don’t miss out on AMAs and support calls with OpenZeppelin, SundaeSwap, and other top DeFi teams. Keep an eye on the schedule here: https://lnkd.in/dZ9UPfz9

Look forward to seeing everyone at Digital Asset Summit 2025 in NYC next week! If you're attending, drop me a DM so we can connect and I'll share all the alpha on Midnight ??

Thank you Charlie Shrem for hosting me on your Podcast and discussing why privacy is the next big thing in crypto. https://lnkd.in/egeRS77q #Midnight

Midnight ?? Zoniqx are bringing enterprise-grade real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to the #MidnightNetwork. This collaboration will enable financial institutions to securely and compliantly tokenize real-world assets (RWAs), opening up new opportunities for the growing tokenization market that is forecasted to be $16 trillion by 2030. Zoniqx is bringing its Dynamic Compliant Interoperable Security Token (DyCIST, ERC-7518), to the Midnight Network, which will include: ? Built-in compliance oracles and identity management to automate regulatory checks. ? Cross-chain compatibility for managing tokenized assets across networks. ? Embedded payout and recovery mechanisms to protect assets from loss or misuse. With DyCIST on Midnight, institutions can build, test, and scale their RWA tokenization solutions while adhering to the highest security and regulatory standards. No need to rebuild infrastructure, just tokenize assets. ?? Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dJHRva6B

The results are in ?? Help us congratulate the winners of the ZK Identity Challenge, a Midnight Virtual Hackathon: ?? Brick Towers - the reigning champs secured another victory with a submission focused on age verification using 3 different contracts for 3 different personas. Judges called it an "exemplar submission." ?? Edda Labs - created a real estate auction platform which judges said were "one of the best use cases for Midnight’s privacy preserving smart contracts." ?? Fairway - submitted a project verifying Ethiopian national IDs?as verifiable credentials on the blockchain with judges calling it one of the "strongest concepts" that targets a "very concrete real world problem." ?? Winning pitches and githubs in the comments ______________________ Didn't participate in the ZK Identity Challenge? No worries. When one hackathon ends, another begins. ??? Introducing the Automated Market Maker?(AMM) Challenge, Midnight’s next virtual hackathon—this time, it’s all about DeFi. ?? Registration is now live. Learn more on how to join the challenge: https://lnkd.in/dZ9UPfz9

Looking forward to great sessions and networking next week #DASNYC2025 @blockworksDAS

The ZK Identity Challenge gave developers the opportunity to create solutions for decentralized identity verification, authentication, and access control using blockchain technology. The finalists are in, and it's time to see what they've built! ????? Tune in tomorrow, March 7th, for: ?? Live Project Pitches: watch teams showcase cutting-edge privacy dApps built on Midnight ?? Real-World Impact: learn how ZK identity is transforming authentication and security ?? Judges’ Q&A: hear insights and feedback from industry experts on pitched projects Meet the Judges: ??? Adam Reynolds, Engineering Manager, Platform & Tooling ??? Claude Barde, DevRel Engineer ??? David Nevado Catalán, Cryptographic Engineer ??? Kevin Millikin, Principal Architect ??? Nik K., Director of Business Development ??? Aivaras Navardauskas, Community Moderator ?? Join us live to cheer on the teams: https://lnkd.in/dgzEnx6P

Did you catch the news last week out of ETHDenver??Without a doubt the biggest announcement of the entire event was our Midnight x OpenZeppelin partnership.?This partnership was months in the making and one that I wouldn't have been able to get done without the hard work and collaboration of Luca C. plus the entire OZ?+ Midnight teams -?huge thanks to everyone who helped make this happen! If you're not aware, OpenZeppelin’s smart contract libraries are foundational to blockchain dapp development on Ethereum & other blockchains, and have secured over $21 trillion (with a "T") in value transferred with their smart contracts.? The team at OpenZeppelin has seen what we're building at Midnight and will bring their expertise, contracts library, dev tooling, and more to the Midnight Network - supercharging smart contract deployment for DeFi, Identity, NFTs, and RWA solutions. This is just the start of things to come and a sample of the caliber of partners being onboarded.?We're on a mission to make Midnight one of the top blockchain ecosystems in the world, full stop.? The?question is - who will we announce next??