Crypto commentator Wendy O brought the discussion back into focus after sharing part of her interview with Charles Hoskinson, where he explained why Midnight and its governance token, NIGHT, are “radically different” from Ripple and XRP. Hoskinson argued that the difference goes beyond privacy technology and extends into how value is created and returned to token holders.

Midnight’s Privacy-Driven Structure

Midnight is Cardano’s privacy-focused partner chain built around zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclosure. The project aims to let users and institutions protect sensitive transaction data while remaining compliant with regulatory requirements.

Its token structure uses two components. NIGHT functions as the public governance and capital asset, while DUST powers private transactions and smart contract execution. Holding NIGHT automatically generates DUST over time, creating what Midnight describes as a rechargeable “battery” model instead of the traditional gas-fee system. This design allows users to transact without constantly spending the governance token itself.

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— Wendy O (@CryptoWendyO) April 17, 2026

Hoskinson says this model creates stronger alignment between network participation and token ownership because users benefit directly from holding and using the asset.

Hoskinson’s Criticism of Ripple’s XRP Model

During the interview, Hoskinson contrasted Midnight’s structure with Ripple’s long-standing XRP model. He argued that Ripple often sells XRP to raise capital for acquisitions, external investments, and broader corporate expansion that do not necessarily create direct value for XRP holders.

His criticism focused on the relationship between corporate growth and token-holder benefit. According to him, Midnight is designed so that participation inside the network creates more visible alignment between users and the ecosystem, while Ripple operates more like an enterprise infrastructure company using XRP as part of a larger strategy.

This argument is not new. Hoskinson has previously questioned whether XRP holders benefit proportionally from Ripple’s business growth, especially when major enterprise deals strengthen Ripple’s corporate position more than token demand itself.

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Why XRP Supporters Pushed Back

The comments quickly triggered strong reactions from XRP supporters, many of whom defended Ripple’s enterprise-first strategy. They pointed to Ripple’s payment infrastructure, institutional partnerships, RLUSD stablecoin expansion, and growing XRP Ledger integrations as proof that the model delivers real-world utility.

Critics of Hoskinson also argued that Cardano has faced slower adoption and weaker market performance compared to Ripple’s stronger institutional footprint.

The Bigger Picture

The Midnight versus XRP debate reflects a larger question across crypto: should token value come primarily from corporate expansion or from direct user participation inside the network?

Hoskinson believes Midnight offers a better answer through privacy-focused infrastructure and tighter token alignment. XRP supporters believe Ripple’s enterprise adoption already proves the strength of its model.

Ultimately, markets—not online debates—will decide which structure creates lasting value.

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As the popular smart contract-enabled platform continues to evolve and offer unique solutions, a huge development has been recorded in the Cardano ecosystem, as disclosed by Charles Hoskinson on Friday. The Cardano (ADA) creator tweeted, “Hello Midnight. Welcome to Cardano.” 

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— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) November 18, 2022

What is Midnight? 

The issue of censorship and lack of privacy continues to prevail in the internet space. To this end, developers of the Charles Hoskinson-led blockchain-based research and development company, Input Output Global (IOG), is on the course of fully deploying a blockchain solution dubbed Midnight. 

The ingenious project seeks to offer data and information protection to both individuals and enterprises. In other words, Midnight, which is still in the developmental stage, is a data protection-based blockchain powered by Input Output Global (IOG). 

As revealed on the project’s website, “Midnight will be a data protection-based blockchain that safeguards sensitive commercial and personal data, protecting fundamental freedoms of association, commerce, and expression for developers, companies, and individuals.”

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Whereas the Midnight blockchain will play the role of safeguarding sensitive personal data for regular users, it will also enable developers to build decentralized applications (Dapps) with data-protection and privacy-enabled capacities. 

“Midnight will enable developers to quickly build and deploy data protection-first DApps using many programming languages, starting with Typescript, whilst companies will be able to share mission-critical information without the fear of leaks or censorship. Individuals will be able to safely share their sensitive information when operating in a connected world,” the team added. 

Cardano Community Reacts

The Cardano community expressed lots of excitement following the partial unveiling of the privacy-focused project. While a certain user cited that Midnight would be Cardano’s privacy coin, the IOG team noted that the project is still in development, and updates on its progress will be shared as work continues into 2023. 

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In one of the reactions, a Cardano community member said, “Cardano is always evolving. To scale to a billion users you need the features that are required to support a billion people. Midnight will provide much more capabilities that go beyond the average blockchain.”

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