The ongoing discourse on blockchain interoperability has seen a significant development with the insights shared by Midnight developer Sebastien Guillemot regarding the long-awaited integration between Ethereum (ETH)
and Cardano
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(
ADA). This integration has stirred excitement within the
altcoin community. Guillemot has positioned Midnight as a cross-blockchain and computational layer compatible with existing wallets of both networks. Central to this approach is the facilitation of user interaction across ecosystems without needing to switch platforms, while also standardizing privacy features. Critical technical preparations necessary for this integration have reportedly been completed.
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Midnight as a Privacy Catalyst between Ethereum and Cardano
Guillemot suggested that once implemented, Midnight could function as a privacy layer or bridge between Ethereum and Cardano. This initiative focuses on allowing ETH and ADA wallet users to interact across platforms without transitioning to new protocols, thereby keeping privacy concerns minimal. The development team has succeeded in launching one of the key cryptographic functions crucial for cross-blockchain interaction. This involves a “hash function” to facilitate the verification of data from different blockchains, with Keccak compatible with Ethereum and Blake2b integrated with Cardano.
The framework also emphasizes accurate verification of wallet ownership across the two blockchains. The goal is to produce proof of ownership without revealing users’ private details. Guillemot highlighted that “privacy should be at users’ fingertips,” indicating that Midnight is designed not as a compulsory transition layer but as an optional privacy infrastructure.
Hoskinson’s Vision
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, articulated earlier this year that Midnight’s privacy layer could bring significant benefits to billions of users. Highlighting a strategic collaboration with Brave Wallet, Hoskinson pointed out that Brave’s 84 million users could leverage cryptographic protection online.
The narrative around Midnight extends beyond just a vision. Positioned as the “privacy-first” smart contract layer, it is supported technically by Shield Technologies’ privacy protocol, while core responsibility for private computation remains with Midnight. Additionally, the NIGHT coin Airdrop reaching over 50 million addresses underscores the potential scale and expansion of the project.
By offering a privacy-centered approach that spans well-known blockchain networks, Midnight holds promise in furthering the goals of secure and private interactions, raising anticipation among crypto enthusiasts and stakeholders alike.
