The Midnight NIGHT Token Distribution is a multi-phase process that aims to disseminate the NIGHT token...

The Midnight Glacier Drop is the namesake and first phase of the Midnight NIGHT token distribution. An evolution of the traditional airdrop formula...

What is the Scavenger Mine claim phase?The Scavenger Mine is the second phase of the Midnight token distribution, designed to be fair and...

The Lost-and-Found phase is the third and final phase of the Midnight token distribution. It gives eligible participants from the Glacier Drop...

NIGHT is Midnight’s native token. Its main function is to generate DUST, the resource used to execute transactions on the Midnight network...

A STAR is the smallest subunit of NIGHT (the atomic unit). There are 1 million STARs to one NIGHT.

Taking part in the NIGHT Token Distribution offers an opportunity for eligible participants to claim and redeem NIGHT tokens. NIGHT generates...

The first phase of the token distrubtion, the Glacier Drop, will run for 60 days. It will be followed by the second phase, Scavenger Mine, which will run...

No. To keep the token distribution fair for eligible participants, a random, historical snapshot has been taken before the publication of the whitepaper and all other official token distribution materials. The date and time of the snapshot were not announced in advance.

All information regarding the distribution can be found on https://midnight.gd/. Please always check the URL to make sure you're on the correct website.

Launching as a Cardano Native Asset provides immediate access to wallets, network bridges, and exchanges, creating mutual benefits for both ecosystems.

Yes. The supply of 24 billion NIGHT tokens will first be minted on the Cardano network as Cardano Native Asset (CNA). When the Midnight mainnet's genesis block is created, the supply will be mirrored on the Midnight network.

The supply of 24 billion tokens is being distributed.

For the duration of the first claim phase...

What happens to unclaimed NIGHT tokens?

NIGHT tokens are not for sale and will be offered for free. There are no fees to place a claim. However, redeeming a Glacier Drop or Scavenger Mine claim...

Participants should be aware that interacting with Web3 technologies carries inherent risks, including phishing, impersonation scams, and malicious...

No personally identifying information is required to participate in the NIGHT token distribution. The only information required to participate is one or more...

Participants are solely responsible for assessing their own legal and tax situation before claiming.

The token distrubtion is operated by the Midnight TGE.

All information pertaining to the Midnight token distribution can be found on midnight.gd. Please be careful when using unofficial resources...

The fairness of the Midnight token distribution is supported by broad eligibility, transparent allocation methods based on verifiable on-chain data...

See "How can I participate in the NIGHT token distribution?" for information on eligibility.

The start date of the first claim phase, Glacier Drop, hasn't been announced yet.

A claim is a voluntary act of securing a token allocation based on the criteria set for each of the claim phases. A redemption is the act of transferring thawed (unlocked) NIGHT tokens into a redeemer's Destination Address.

NIGHT tokens are distributed for free. However, the redemption of Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine claims requires that claimants execute on-chain...

Redeemed NIGHT tokens are transferred exclusively to the Destination Address specified in the associated claim(s). Once set during a claim...

For Glacier Drop, your allocation will be based on the size of your holdings of eligible tokens during the historical snapshot....

To eliminate the possibility of gaming the Glacier Drop, a snapshot has been taken of token balances across eligible networks using a random...

NIGHT will initially be minted as a Cardano Native Asset (CNA) on the Cardano blockchain prior to the launch of the Midnight mainnet...

More information pertaining to DUST will become available closer to the launch of the Midnight mainnet.

No. Once generated into a DUST address, DUST cannot be transferred to another address. However, if you hold NIGHT, you can designate any DUST...

DUST generation will begin once the Midnight mainnet is launched. More information about DUST will be available in a future whitepaper.

Yes. You can designate any DUST wallet as the recipient of your generation, whether it is controlled by you or by someone else. You can also...

No. DUST is only generated -- and can only exist -- on the Midnight network. In order to generate DUST, an address on Midnight must be designated.

DUST is akin to a renewable resource; it doesn't have a fixed supply. Instead, at any point in time, the maximum DUST across the network is...

Midnight block rewards taper down over time following a descending curve. Rewards are calculated at each block as a percentage of the...

Without DUST, you cannot execute transactions on Midnight. If you run out of resources, you'll have to wait until enough DUST is generated...

If you do not have access to the private keys controlling your tokens, you will not be able to sign the message demonstrating ownership, and therefore...

No. As the controller of private keys, it's the custodian's responsibility to make claims and redeem allocations. Similarly, how they choose to...

Avalanche (AVAX), Basic Attention Token (BAT on Ethereum), Binance Smart Chain (BNB), Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH)...

No. However, if you're not eligible for the initial distribution via the Glacier Drop, you'll have an opportunity to participate during the second...

For the first claim phase, Glacier Drop, claimants who have control over the private keys of unsanctioned blockchain addresses, holding a...

The Scavenger Mine phase is open to anyone who can complete designated computational tasks or puzzles and provide cryptographic...

The Lost-and-Found phase is limited to participants who were originally eligible for the Glacier Drop but did not claim their NIGHT tokens during the...

Eligible ecosystems were selected for their contributions to the evolution of blockchain technology, decentralized applications, and to help...

Polkadot’s new signing algorithm, sr25519 (Schnorrkel/Ristretto x25519), is not supported for the Glacier Drop claim phase. However...

An Origin address is an unsanctioned blockchain address from a Glacier Drop-participating network that, at the time of the snapshot...

There are no consequences if an address is determined ineligible beyond being unable to claim NIGHT tokens. You can still try...

A Destination Address is the registered location for the redemption of your claimed NIGHT allocations -- that is, for receiving...

For the purposes of qualifying as a Destination Address, an unused Cardano address is a Cardano blockchain address that, at the moment...

For claims placed during the Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine phases, token allocations begin to thaw (unlock) during the Redemption...

In short, no. DUST is a network resource, meaning it is used to execute transactions and operate in the network. On the surface...

You can obtain DUST in one of two ways: 1) By holding NIGHT and designating the associated DUST generation to your own...

You will be able to obtain NIGHT in the following ways: 1) By participating in any of the claim phases during the NIGHT token distribution...

NIGHT's main utility function is to generate DUST, the resource used to execute transactions (i.e., to pay for transaction "gas" fees)...

At mainnet launch, NIGHT tokens can be used to generate DUST, the resource used to execute transactions on the network. For other...

The sole function of the DUST resource is to enable users to execute transactions on Midnight. Transaction fees on Midnight are only payable in DUST.

DUST being shielded allows for certain transactions to take place without exposing users’ metadata. The shielding property means that wallet...

When the association between a DUST address and the NIGHT address that generates it is severed (e.g., if the NIGHT holder either...

DUST decays to ensure that there is no effective double-spend through the hoarding of resources by alternating generation across...

No. Once generated, DUST cannot be transferred between addresses. However, if you own NIGHT tokens, you can designate any DUST...

There is a planned protocol-level bridging mechanism to facilitate transfers of NIGHT tokens natively between networks in the...

No, DUST cannot be transferred and can only exist on the Midnight network.

There is currently no staking mechanism for NIGHT tokens. However, the community may decide to design and implement one in the future.

DUST is not a token and cannot be staked.

Following the launch of the Midnight mainnet, a phased approach is expected to be implemented to progressively decentralize the Midnight...

Midnight intends to leverage the robust security and decentralization of Cardano's consensus mechanism, enabling Cardano SPOs to produce...

NIGHT is disinflationary. Since NIGHT has a fixed maximum supply, changes can only happen to the amount of circulating...

Eligibility for the NIGHT token distribution depends on the claim phase. Claim phase 1 (Glacier Drop): Claimants who have control over the private...

There are three claim phases: Glacier Drop, Scavenger Mine, and Lost-and-Found. Participation involves demonstrating that you fulfill the...

The amount of tokens you'll be entitled to depends on the fulfillment of the criteria during each claim phase. For Glacier Drop...

An allocation is the total amount of NIGHT tokens that a claimant is entitled to based on their demonstrating fulfillment of...

Thawing is the gradual unlocking of tokens that have been claimed during the first two claim phases, Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine. Thawing...

The Reserve is a pool of NIGHT tokens held and managed autonomously by the Midnight protocol whose only function is to issue...

The on-chain Treasury is a pool of NIGHT tokens, stored in the ledger, belonging to the protocol and initially protocol-locked, with a view...

Midnight Foundation is a foundation whose mission is to promote long-term ecosystem development and stewardship of the Midnight network.

The Midnight TGE is a core network constituent and subsidiary of the Midnight Foundation, whose primary role is to run and...

NIGHT tokens generate DUST, a resource needed for transactions. NIGHT holders designate a DUST address (either their own or someone...

The designation of DUST addresses to NIGHT UTxOs is stored on-chain. However, actual DUST transactions remain private and...

Yes. NIGHT holders can re-designate a different DUST address by transferring NIGHT tokens, creating new UTxOs and thus new DUST generation points.

You can designate a DUST address on the Midnight network straight away and start generating DUST. Once you have DUST, you can start transacting on Midnight.

DUST accumulates in an address up to a cap, in proportion to its generating NIGHT token balance. Spending DUST temporarily...

The Treasury receives a share of the tokens alotted to core network constituents during the Scavenger Mine phase. After mainnet...

At launch, there is no built-in or officially supported on-chain marketplace where users can obtain DUST without NIGHT. However, NIGHT...

Potentially yes. However, there is a capacity restraint depending on the amount of DUST a user can generate based on their...

Rewards for validators will come from block subsidies provided by the dedicated, protocol-managed Reserve. In the future, this...

DUST transaction fees are dynamic and adjusted based on network usage trends and current capacity demand at any given...

Please follow links through official channels of the Midnight network and always double check URLs. Malicious actors may spoof...

There will be a means to unlock NIGHT tokens on the Midnight network that are initially distributed on the Cardano network. More information...

The NIGHT Claim Portal facilitating redemptions will be live and functional for 450 days from mainnet launch. This includes a 360-day...

If you are eligible for Glacier Drop and fail to place a claim during that phase's claim window, you may still be able to get NIGHT...

If you miss the Redemption period window, you will no longer have access to the NIGHT Claim Portal to assist you with the...

The NIGHT Claim Portal is the main interface for claimants to interact with the underlying smart contracts and take part in the NIGHT...

For each Origin address, a unique claim message binds together the corresponding allocation size, Destination Address, and a hash of...

When using DUST to transact, neither the DUST address nor the balance of the DUST owner is exposed. However, the following...

This will depend on each DApp and its underlying smart contracts. It is possible for a smart contract to reveal any information it has access...