Cardano's Biggest Project Went Missing From Its TOKEN2049 Booth

Absence at TOKEN2049

Cardano's booth at TOKEN2049 did not feature its biggest project, Midnight. The absence of Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain, was noted by Charles Hoskinson, who has publicly criticized the decision. He believes the omission is a result of governance politics within the project.

Governance Politics and Midnight's Absence

The timing of the absence made it harder to ignore. Hours earlier, Midnight announced plans to support Solana wallets. Midnight has become a polarizing figure within the Cardano ecosystem, with some seeing it as a symbol of the project's commitment to privacy and others viewing it as a potential threat.

The Broader Divide Within Cardano

The dispute between Hoskinson and the Cardano Foundation over governance and direction has resurfaced, with Hoskinson accusing the foundation of influencing what appears on the booth. He also suggested that the Cardano Foundation may have played a role in Midnight's absence, joking that the project may be too private to be featured.

Midnight's Expansion Beyond Cardano

Meanwhile, Midnight is widening its reach. At a recent Solana Summit, the team announced plans to allow Solana users to make private swaps without installing separate software. Hoskinson publicly welcomed the move, highlighting the irony of a project built within the Cardano ecosystem being welcomed by Solana.