What Is the Night Airdrop?

The Midnight network launched the Night Airdrop, a significant token distribution event to reward members of the Cardano community. This event aims to distribute NIGHT, the native token of the Midnight network, to early supporters—especially ADA stakers.

Midnight serves as Cardano’s Layer 2 network, with a focus on privacy protection and regulatory-compliant smart contracts. The Night Airdrop marks more than just the distribution of tokens. It’s a pivotal moment signaling the start of Cardano’s era of privacy.

About the NIGHT Token

NIGHT is the native token of the Midnight network and has several key utilities:

• Payment of fees for privacy transactions
• Participation in governance decisions
• Incentives for network validators and developers
• Interaction with privacy-focused smart contracts

Looking ahead, NIGHT may also be used for cross-chain privacy bridging, making it a practical and promising asset.

Who Qualifies for the Airdrop?

The Night Airdrop targets active ADA stakers—that is, wallet addresses holding and staking ADA at the designated snapshot. The primary requirements are:

• Snapshot date: July 31, 2025 UTC
• Minimum requirement: Hold and stake at least 1 ADA
• Supported wallets: Non-custodial wallets such as Lace, Eternl, Yoroi
• Custodial wallets (e.g., Binance, Coinbase) are not eligible

Generally, a longer staking period and a higher staked amount result in a greater allocation of NIGHT tokens.

How to Get Ready for the NIGHT Airdrop

1. Stake your ADA: Use a non-custodial wallet to delegate your ADA to a Cardano staking pool.
2. Keep your assets unchanged until after the snapshot: Make sure your wallet balance remains stable before and after the snapshot date.
3. Monitor official communications: Follow Midnight and IOG on social media, such as Twitter: Midnight_Network
4. Claim instructions will be available in August. The airdrop claim portal is expected to open in late August; at that time, you’ll need to connect your wallet and sign a message to receive your tokens.

FAQs and Scam Protection Tips

• Do I need to pay any fees?

The official airdrop does not require any ETH, ADA, or other tokens as a fee. Be cautious of phishing sites.

• Do I have to connect my wallet?

Yes, but only connect your wallet through the official Midnight website or its authorized pages.

• What if someone contacts me for my seed phrase?

Never share your seed phrase. Official representatives will never request this information through direct messages.

Summary & Tips

The Night Airdrop is an ideal entry point for newcomers to Cardano’s Layer 2 ecosystem. Ensure you have a secure wallet, stake your ADA, and monitor official updates to claim your NIGHT rewards. As privacy emerges as a leading trend in Web3, NIGHT may become a highly sought-after asset.