Charles Hoskinson has once again stepped in to defend the recently-launched privacy-focused layer 1 blockchain Midnight, stressing that it is not designed to undermine or harm the Cardano blockchain.
Hoskinson Debunks One-Way Bridge Narrative in Midnight Debate
The debate began after Cardano stake pool operator (SPO) and Cardano DRep, Dave, suggested that Midnight could spell trouble for the Cardano ecosystem.
In a viral post on the X social media platform, Dave said he was “starting to really hate Midnight,” criticizing how the project appears to be handling Cardano.
The SPO argued that Midnight could be damaging the Cardano ecosystem, citing a so-called “one-way bridge” feature. According to his claims, assets transferred from Cardano to Midnight cannot be moved back through the same pathway, raising concerns that liquidity could become locked within Midnight.
Midnight To Add Billions Of Dollars In Value To Cardano
In response, Hoskinson pushed back, calling the narrative misleading. He argued that Midnight—one of the largest projects associated with Cardano and expected to bring “billions of dollars in value” to the network—deserves greater recognition and respect.
He also called for an apology from Dave, warning that allowing such claims to spread could ultimately harm the Cardano ecosystem if left unchecked.
Meanwhile, a self-proclaimed Midnight (NIGHT) whale claimed he would sell his holdings and exit the ecosystem if the Cardano creator continued bullying key community members like Dave. He added that although he intends to accumulate millions of ADA again, he would pause those plans due to the ongoing tensions.
In response, Hoskinson clarified that he was not bullying anyone, emphasizing that he was simply calling for accountability—something he says the community has long expected from him. He added a stark warning that Cardano must “grow up or die.”
Hoskinson has previously maintained that Midnight neither harms nor competes with Cardano. Instead, he describes it as a partner chain that helps address the growing need for privacy within the broader crypto ecosystem.
