{"id":48594,"date":"2025-08-21T13:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=48594"},"modified":"2025-08-21T12:05:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T09:05:34","slug":"cardano-hoskinson-midnight-night-airdrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cardano-hoskinson-midnight-night-airdrop\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardano (ADA) Founder Denies All Midnight Airdrop Claims!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Cardano<\/strong> founder Charles Hoskinson rejected all insider hoarding rumors regarding the <strong>Midnight (NIGHT)<\/strong> token <strong>airdrop<\/strong>. NIGHT claims exceeded 1.3 billion just weeks after launch. Hoskinson stated the process is running smoothly and the airdrop is performing well. Meanwhile, Glacier Drop data shows over 69,000 wallets claimed <strong>NIGHT tokens<\/strong> as of August 19. This represents 5.5% of the total supply. Analysts noted the pace may appear slow compared to other projects, but the 60-day claim period ensures fair distribution. This approach may trigger a surge in claims toward the end of the period.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earlier, memes circulated suggesting Hoskinson would retain most tokens. He quickly addressed the rumors on social media, sharing evidence of high participation. Within the first 24 hours, the airdrop received over <strong>250 million<\/strong> <strong>NIGHT claims<\/strong>. Hoskinson highlighted this milestone to reassure the community and counter skepticism.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/memedonADA\/status\/1957804269354062152<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Midnight Expands Institutional Strategy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite speculation, Midnight is growing its ecosystem through strategic partnerships. The Midnight Foundation announced collaboration with Fireblocks, enabling institutional clients to safely claim and manage NIGHT tokens. <strong>Fireblocks<\/strong> confirmed supporting <strong>Glacier Drop<\/strong> aligns with its goal of secure blockchain participation. The company also expressed confidence in Midnight\u2019s privacy-focused vision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Midnight launched NIGHT as a <strong>Cardano Native Asset<\/strong>, strengthening ties to the Cardano ecosystem. <strong>XRP holders<\/strong> will receive 5% of NIGHT\u2019s total supply, equal to 1.2 billion tokens. <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cardano-ada-at-a-critical-level-will-the-uptrend-continue\/\"><strong>ADA<\/strong><\/a> holders will receive 50% of the total supply. The remaining tokens will be distributed among users on other chains and Bitcoin holders. This ensures transparent and fair token allocation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hoskinson\u2019s denial of hoarding rumors reinforces trust within the community. Data confirms strong demand and a smooth rollout. Strategic partnerships and transparent distribution further support Midnight\u2019s long-term growth and adoption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Telegram,\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0channels for the latest\u00a0<a title=\"News\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\">news<\/a>\u00a0and updates.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson rejected all insider hoarding rumors regarding the Midnight (NIGHT) token airdrop. NIGHT claims exceeded 1.3 billion just weeks after launch. Hoskinson stated the process is running smoothly and the airdrop is performing well. Meanwhile, Glacier Drop data shows over 69,000 wallets claimed NIGHT tokens as of August 19. 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