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Cardano Founder Teases Free NFT Trades in Midnight Upgrade

Written By Iyiola Adrian Iyiola Adrian
Fact Checked by Kritika Mehta Kritika Mehta
Published 2025-05-12·Updated 1 year ago
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Cardano Founder Teases Free NFT Trades in Midnight Upgrade

Speaking in a recent interview, Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano shared that Cardano’s upcoming Midnight sidechain could let users make free transactions through NFTs. According to him, these NFTs would act as access passes, letting holders perform a set number of free transactions each day. Hoskinson compared the idea to the way Web2 platforms offer free accounts and services.

Hoskinson hints at free transactions via NFT access.
Hoskinson hints at free transactions via NFT access. | Source: X

Instead of paying fees with ADA, users could hold a special NFT that allows daily transactions without spending any tokens. If implemented, this could attract more users who are used to free Web2 services. 

Meanwhile, Midnight has been seeing active development since announced. The launch date has not been announced yet, but the protocol is already seeing interest through hackathons, and engagement from the community. 

The Midnight is generally designed to bring privacy and regulatory compliance together with the help of advanced tools like zero-knowledge proofs and smart contracts.

Between December and January, a Midnight community survey showed that 12% of participants identified as blockchain developers. A further 39% described themselves as “seasoned pros,” while 46% considered themselves “somewhat experienced.” Only 15% said they were still learning, according to the recent Midnight’s “State of the Network” report from March 2025. 

Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) is surging fast, now trading for $0.82. This is a 4.51% jump record in the last 24 hours with a 32% increase in trading volume over the same period, according to CoinMarketCap.

Also Read: Peter Schiff Warns Strategy of Huge Loss Amid $1.34B Bitcoin Buy

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Iyiola Adrian
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Iyiola Adrian is a Crypto Analyst at The Crypto Times, based in Lagos, Nigeria. He covers daily cryptocurrency market developments, including Bitcoin and Ethereum price action, altcoin movements, on-chain trends, and fact-check reports on circulating market claims. His analysis emphasizes how African and emerging-market investor behavior interacts with global crypto flows. Before joining The Crypto Times, Iyiola was a contributor at CoinCodex, where he focused on long-form crypto analysis, project reviews, and biographical research on industry figures. He has been writing on digital asset markets continuously since 2022, and his expertise spans market research, chart pattern analysis, technical indicators, and fundamental valuation across the crypto sector. Iyiola holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration at Afe Babalola University, Nigeria.
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