According to @ItsDave_ADA, Google Cloud is operating a new stake pool on the Cardano testnet, indicating active node participation in the network’s testing environment. Source: @ItsDave_ADA on X, Jan 9, 2026. A related update states that running an ADA node is a requirement for Midnight privacy validators, linking the activity to Midnight’s validator infrastructure; the posts reference testnet only and include no mainnet or timeline details. Source: @StakeWithPride on X, Jan 9, 2026; @ItsDave_ADA on X, Jan 9, 2026.

According to @ItsDave_ADA, the Midnight team has significantly improved their validator documentation, making it easier for traders and potential node operators to understand requirements and setup processes (source: https://twitter.com/ItsDave_ADA/status/1932330891352981954). This upgrade lowers the barrier to entry for staking and node participation, which can lead to increased network decentralization and potentially higher liquidity for Midnight token trading. Enhanced transparency and user guides are key factors that drive both institutional and retail engagement in blockchain ecosystems, directly impacting trading volume and price stability.