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  • Securing a Blockchain: First impressions of a Midnight block producer with Bjarne of TECH Pool

    Securing a Blockchain: First impressions of a Midnight block producer with Bjarne of TECH Pool
    Mar 27 2025
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony sits down with Bjarne from TECH Pool, an experienced Cardano stake pool operator, to explore the journey of becoming a Midnight block producer. Through a detailed live demo and practical insights, they discuss the technical requirements, operational differences between Cardano and Midnight nodes, and essential considerations for maintaining true decentralization. Whether you're a stake pool operator looking to expand your horizons or a tech enthusiast interested in privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure, this episode offers valuable guidance on joining the Midnight Network's growing ecosystem of block producers.
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    19 Min.
  • Building a Zero-Knowledge Sea Battle Game with Brick Towers

    Building a Zero-Knowledge Sea Battle Game with Brick Towers
    Mar 11 2025
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Imants Firsts and Sergey Kisel from Brick Towers, recent winners of the Midnight Sea Battle hackathon challenge. They discuss their experience building a privacy-preserving Sea Battle game using zero-knowledge proofs, allowing players to enjoy the classic game while keeping fleet positions completely private. The Brick Towers team shares insights on the challenges they faced, their design principles focused on user experience, and their upcoming project Urble, a blockchain-based goal-oriented saving solution that prioritizes privacy and social interaction.
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    20 Min.
  • Building Zero-Knowledge Infrastructure with Stasia Carson

    Building Zero-Knowledge Infrastructure with Stasia Carson
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Stasia Carson, CEO and co-founder of Sindri, to discuss how their ZK infrastructure automation platform supports Midnight developers. Stasia demonstrates Sindri's developer-friendly tooling, explains how they're making zero-knowledge proofs more accessible for enterprises, and shares insights on the future of ZK technology in areas like stablecoins and AI.
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    25 Min.
  • Building Web3 Gaming Ecosystems with Sebastien Guillemot

    Building Web3 Gaming Ecosystems with Sebastien Guillemot
    Jan 21 2025
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Sebastien Guillemot, co-founder of Paima Studios and dcSpark. They explore how Paima Studios is revolutionizing blockchain gaming through their groundbreaking Paima Engine, discussing the evolution from static NFTs to dynamic gaming assets and how Midnight's zero-knowledge technology enables new possibilities in web3 gaming. Through live demos and technical insights, Sebastien showcases how they're building trustless gaming experiences that bridge multiple blockchain ecosystems.
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    28 Min.
  • Unshielded 2024 Wrap Up: Exploring Midnight's Innovation and Ecosystem

    Unshielded 2024 Wrap Up: Exploring Midnight's Innovation and Ecosystem
    Dec 30 2024
    In this special year-in-review episode of Unshielded, host Anthony Day revisits the most insightful conversations and milestones of the past year. Featuring highlights from Charles Hoskinson’s vision for the decentralized web, Mauricio’s roadmap for Midnight, Eran Barak’s introduction to the dual asset system, and Thomas Kerber’s exploration of the Kachina model, this episode also celebrates the innovations from hackathon winners like NuCast and Entropi Labs. Together, these voices showcase the groundbreaking strides made in privacy, programmability, and blockchain technology.
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    38 Min.
  • Building Data Protection Use Cases: Insights from Midnight Hackathon Winners

    Building Data Protection Use Cases: Insights from Midnight Hackathon Winners
    Nov 5 2024
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day connects with three winning teams from recent Midnight hackathons. The teams showcase their innovative data protection solutions built using Midnight's zero-knowledge technology. From KYC management to content authentication and anonymous polling systems, discover how developers are leveraging Midnight to solve real-world privacy challenges. Get insights into the development process, lessons learned, and the future of privacy-preserving applications.
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    26 Min.
  • Unlocking Web3: Lace Wallet's Journey with Midnight ft. Brandon Wolf

    Unlocking Web3: Lace Wallet's Journey with Midnight ft. Brandon Wolf
    Oct 22 2024
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Brandon Wolf, GM of Lace Wallet. They discuss the crucial role of wallets in Web3 user experience, Lace's innovative approach, and its integration with the Midnight network. Brandon shares insights on Lace's development journey, and future plans, including mobile and multi-chain support, and demonstrates a live transaction on the Midnight testnet.
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    12 Min.
  • Unlocking Privacy: The Future of Data-Protecting Smart Contracts with Thomas Kerber

    Unlocking Privacy: The Future of Data-Protecting Smart Contracts with Thomas Kerber
    Oct 8 2024
    In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Thomas Kerber, Technical Architect at Midnight. They explore the evolution of the Kachina Protocol into Midnight, discussing the challenges and innovations in data-protecting smart contracts. Thomas provides insights into zero-knowledge proofs, demonstrates a round-trip transaction on Midnight, and shares his vision for the future of blockchain privacy.
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    35 Min.