Midnight Launches One of the Largest Airdrops in 2025
Midnight Network — a new privacy-centric sidechain built on the Cardano ecosystem — is distributing 24 billion NIGHT tokens as part of its ambitious "Glacier Drop." Unlike most airdrops targeting a single community, this one spans multiple blockchains including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB Chain (BNB), Brave (BAT), and Cardano (ADA).
A snapshot was taken on June 11, 2025, and anyone holding at least $100 worth of crypto on any of the supported chains at that time is eligible to claim NIGHT tokens.
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Night Airdrop Details: How It Works
The total allocation of 24 billion NIGHT tokens will be split as follows:
| Blockchain | Allocation % | Tokens (Billion) |
|-------------|-------------|------------------|
| Cardano (ADA) | 50% | 12 |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 20% | 4.8 |
| Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, BAT | 30% | 7.2 |
Users holding funds on multiple blockchains may qualify for multiple allocations. The tokens follow a vesting schedule:
- 25% unlocked every 90 days
- Full unlock reached after 360 days
Unclaimed tokens after the 60-day claim window (July–August 2025) will be transferred to the Scavenger Mine, where users can earn them through computational mining.
What Is the Midnight Network?
Midnight is a privacy-focused Cardano sidechain leveraging Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to enable confidential smart contracts. Key use cases include:
- Secure medical records storage
- Private financial transactions
- DeFi with built-in confidentiality
Unlike traditional privacy coins, Midnight allows selective transparency, giving users control over shared data.
NIGHT Token Utility: Governance, DeFi & Beyond
The NIGHT token powers:
- Governance voting
- Minting DUST (Midnight’s gas token)
- Cross-chain privacy DeFi (planned integrations with Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and XRP)
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XRP Integration: A DeFi Bridge Without Moving Coins
Midnight’s XRP Ledger bridge enables:
- Staking and lending without transferring XRP
- Confidential smart contracts for data protection
- Future support for RLUSD (Ripple’s stablecoin)
FAQs
Q: How do I claim my NIGHT tokens?
A: Eligible users must connect their wallets to Midnight’s claim portal during the 60-day window (July–August 2025).
Q: What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
A: Unclaimed tokens move to the Scavenger Mine, where they can be earned via computational mining.
Q: Can I claim tokens if I held crypto on multiple chains?
A: Yes—you may receive separate allocations for each supported blockchain.
Q: What’s the vesting period for NIGHT tokens?
A: 25% unlocks every 90 days, with full vesting completed in 360 days.
Q: How does Midnight ensure privacy?
A: It uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to let users control data visibility.