For next week and the rest of March, the focus on @MidnightNetwork is entirely on the final transition to the federated Mainnet (Phase Kūkolu).
Key protection and development points for the coming days:
1. Launch of the Mainnet (Final window of March)
It has been officially confirmed that the genesis block and the launch of the mainnet will occur at the end of March 2026. Next week will be critical for final testing in the Preprod environment, where developers are migrating their dApps to ensure that everything works under real network conditions.
2. Federated Node Network (Security)
Unlike other launches, Midnight starts with a structure of "federated nodes" to ensure initial operational stability. Among the guardians that will protect the network next week are:
Google Cloud: It will operate critical infrastructure and use its Mandiant division for threat monitoring.
Institutional Partners: Names of significance such as MoneyGram, Vodafone (Pairpoint), and eToro have joined, providing a layer of compliance and enterprise-grade security from day one.
3. Utility of the Token $NIGHT and #DUST
With the launch of the mainnet, the token #night activates its main function:
Generation of DUST: By holding $NIGHT , you will automatically begin to generate DUST, the resource needed to pay for private (shielded) transactions.
Interoperability: More information is expected next week about the native bridge with Cardano, allowing NIGHT to flow between both chains seamlessly.
4. "Midnight City" Simulation
Recently, a simulation of a virtual city populated by AI agents was enabled to demonstrate that the network can handle real transaction volumes while maintaining privacy. You are likely to see updates on the performance of this stress test next week.
Summary of Important Dates
Event Estimated Date
Final Preprod Testing Week of March 16
Mainnet Launch (Genesis) Last week of March 2026
Reward Activation (Mōhalu) Mid-2026
