Cardano's Midnight Enters Kukolu Phase, Enabling Stable Application Deployment
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Phase Transition: Cardano's privacy-focused blockchain network Midnight has entered the Kukolu phase, marking a stabilization of its infrastructure to support real application deployments, which is expected to attract developers and partners for product testing, thereby driving practical applications within the ecosystem.
- Token Functionality: With the Kukolu phase underway, the native token NIGHT is now fully operational, achieving liquidity levels that allow for free trading, which will facilitate user transactions on the network and enable the economic layer to function as intended, enhancing user experience.
- Privacy Applications Ready: The Midnight team confirmed that all deployed decentralized applications (dApps) will adhere to privacy standards by default, aimed at protecting user data while enabling confidential transactions, and this new capability will promote broader adoption of secure blockchain services.
- Market Challenges: Despite launching in December 2025 with strong momentum and reaching an all-time high of $1.81, the current price has dropped to $0.08862, although it has risen 4.6% over the past 24 hours, overall trading volume remains subdued, indicating challenges in the market.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
