- Input Output Global (IOG) advances with the devnet phase of its privacy-centric sidechain, Midnight Network, for Cardano (ADA).
- The sidechain will utilize zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) for enhanced privacy, security, and scalability.
In a fresh development within the realm of blockchain privacy, the studio behind the renowned Cardano (ADA) PoS blockchain, Input Output Global (IOG), has highlighted its next stride toward the devnet launch of the Midnight Network. This disclosure arrives from a recent tweet by Midnight @MidnightNtwrk, underlining their ongoing work in intertwining identity and privacy, upholding the sanctity of individual rights.
“How do you link identity and privacy in the right way, where you preserve the rights of individuals?” – IOG CEO @IOHK_Charles
This is what we've been working on for over 4 years with #MidnightNetwork.
Learn more: https://t.co/IZatsA5RYS pic.twitter.com/vDlJ4aooN4
— Midnight (@MidnightNtwrk) October 7, 2023
Cardano and Midnight Network’s Collaboration
With the spotlight on Midnight, IOG’s latest brainchild designed for privacy, it’s clear that Cardano’s venture into this new arena is about to take off. Reflecting back, Cardano had previously announced its intention to launch a privacy-based sidechain solution in November 2022. This progression is cemented by the revelation of an official X account dedicated to the ZK-based Midnight Network. Launched in the third quarter of 2023 alongside its official website, this account stands as the bridge between potential Midnight Network users and developers seeking to leverage it.
Unveiling The Midnight Mystery
The intriguing question of “How does one seamlessly merge identity with privacy, ensuring the protection of individual rights?” is what Midnight Network seems to be solving. Accompanied by an invitational video aimed at Cardano’s enthusiasts, the promise is that when the clock hits midnight, a new epoch in blockchain technology will dawn. While there’s anticipation surrounding this “data protection blockchain,” specifics about its technical architecture and offerings remain scant.
Embracing Zero-Knowledge Proofs
The murmurs around town in early September 2023 suggested that IOG developers were gearing up for the Midnight Network’s devnet phase. This phase is notably significant due to its incorporation of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), a highly regarded tool in the domains of privacy, security, and scalability. Historically associated with Ethereum-based applications, ZK proofs streamline the amount of data verifiable on-chain, thereby boosting efficiency.
With the unfolding of these developments, the blockchain community is eager to see how Cardano’s venture with Midnight Network reshapes the landscape of privacy-focused blockchain solutions.
