Cardano founder: Midnight not designed to attract privacy maxis

Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson has clarified that he has no plans to attract Zcash (ZEC) or Monero (XMR) enthusiasts with the privacy-focused blockchain Midnight. Speaking at the Consensus 2026 event in Hong Kong, Hoskinson stated that Monero and Zcash "maxis" are a distinct group that prioritizes privacy above all else, CoinDesk reported. He emphasized that Midnight's goal is instead to provide privacy by default, even for users who may not initially recognize its importance.