According to @ItsDave_ADA, Midnight ($NIGHT) is a privacy-focused partner chain on Cardano that enables users to build and run confidential smart contracts using zero-knowledge proofs. This technology allows for secure handling of sensitive data, such as anonymous evidence in whistleblower applications or private prediction markets. Users can also leverage selective disclosure to reveal only necessary details, such as proving compliance without exposing full information. The mainnet is scheduled to launch in late March 2026 with a federated validator set supported by key partners including Google Cloud, MoneyGram, Vodafone’s Pairpoint, and eToro, before transitioning to greater decentralization.

According to @Celo, SelfProtocol has been announced as a sponsor for the 'Build Agents for the Real World' hackathon. SelfProtocol leverages zero-knowledge (zk) technology to provide proof-of-human and identity verification solutions for the agentic web. This innovative approach allows agents to act on users' behalf without exposing sensitive data, enhancing privacy and trust in decentralized environments.

According to @1HowardWu, access to ALEO has expanded as Kraken has listed ALEO, making onboarding to the Aleo ecosystem easier for its large global community (source: @1HowardWu on X). Kraken stated ALEO is now live on its platform and that ALEO powers Aleo, a Layer 1 blockchain using zero knowledge proofs for private and programmable transactions (source: @krakenfx on X). The listing adds a centralized exchange venue for ALEO exposure on a widely used platform, which the author highlights as meaningful for user onboarding (source: @1HowardWu on X).