The Midnight Foundation announced a collaboration with Google Cloud on September 22, 2025, to support the infrastructure of its zero-knowledge (ZK) network.
According to the announcement, Google Cloud will run a validator and provide security and confidential computing services to enhance the development of applications that require data privacy.
Google Cloud Infrastructure and Security Role
Google Cloud’s role in the ecosystem includes operating network infrastructure and integrating its Confidential Computing service, which encrypts data during processing. In addition, Mandiant, a Google-owned cybersecurity firm, will provide threat monitoring for the Midnight network.
The collaboration also includes security enhancements from Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm owned by Google, which will provide threat monitoring for the Midnight network. This move aims to build a secure environment for developers and enterprises looking to build applications that handle sensitive information.
Richard Widmann, Head of Web3 Strategy and Operations at Google Cloud, said the collaboration reflects the balance enterprises seek when adopting new technologies. “The future of enterprise applications requires both transparency and privacy.”
He also pointed out that by providing scalable infrastructure, they are enabling developers to experiment with zero-knowledge frameworks to verify transactions without exposing sensitive data.
Developer Support and Ecosystem Growth
The collaboration also extends to developer support. Startups building on Midnight will have access to the Google for Startups Web3 Program, which offers resources and credits valued at up to $200,000. The program aims to stimulate new initiatives and broaden the scope of privacy-preserving applications developed using ZK technology.
By linking Midnight’s privacy-focused blockchain with Google Cloud’s enterprise infrastructure, the partnership brings tools and services aimed at developers and organizations in sectors where data security is a priority.
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