10 Ways Midnight + Bitcoin DeFi Will Shake Up Cardano

In this episode, Peter explores the top 10 impacts that Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi are set to have on the Cardano ecosystem. As both projects prepare to deliver new functionality and liquidity to Cardano, their effects are expected to be significant across user activity, staking, decentralised finance, and onboarding.

Key highlights include:

1. Massive Liquidity Injections: Wrapped Bitcoin entering Cardano DeFi creates new yield opportunities, while Midnight’s NIGHT token drops directly into ADA wallets, encouraging movement and participation.

2. ADA-Fuelled Activity: Using NIGHT in DeFi protocols (as collateral or liquidity) increases demand for ADA to pay transaction fees.

3. Babel Fees Adoption: Protocols like Aquarium and Feeser allow users to pay fees in NIGHT instead of ADA, improving usability and onboarding for non-ADA users.

4. Staking Participation: Many long-time holders are still not staking their ADA. Incentives tied to NIGHT and wrapped Bitcoin may push more users to participate in staking and increase total value locked (TVL).

5. Self-Custody Growth: Centralised exchanges like Coinbase are unlikely to support the NIGHT drop, encouraging users to move assets to wallets they control.

6. Wallet Numbers Skyrocket: To receive NIGHT, users must use fresh Cardano addresses. This could lead to millions of new wallets being created.

7. DEX Volume Explosion: With users trading NIGHT for ADA or meme coins like SNEK, and Bitcoin DeFi driving stablecoin movement, DEX activity is expected to spike.

8. Fee Pressure and Congestion: Increased activity may drive up transaction fees and test network throughput—benefiting stake pool operators.

9. Real L2 Usage: Mithril and Hydra will play an essential role in scaling. Projects like Delta DeFi are preparing for this shift.

10. Newcomer Onboarding: Users from outside Cardano are taking notice. Education and community guidance will be essential to help them avoid scams and explore DeFi.

Peter also shares how to support his work via DRep delegation, his stake pool (ADAOZ), or channel membership, and encourages listeners to explore more at https://LearnCardano.io.

Timestamps
00:00 Midnight and Bitcoin DeFi to set Cardano soaring
02:22 Massive Liquidty Injection
03:22 Trigger ADA Fueled Activity  
05:31 Increased Staking Participation  
06:56 Self Custody  
07:55 Wallet Numbers Skyrocketing  
09:06 DEX Volume Exploding  
09:57 Increased Fees and Network Usage  
10:31 L2 Adoption  
11:35 Newcomers  
12:34 Delegate to My DRep Profile  
13:06 Shoutout to Members  
13:26 Stake Your ADA at ADAOZ  
13:55 Listen on Spotify  

✅Check out more Cardano news and updates:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AYY96JB3J8&list=PL2fWPJCv7fcDl1J7cw3nlYkwV7aWIm3RW&index=2

💰 Support the channel 💰
🔒 Get a hardware wallet! 🔒
🔗 https://learncardano.io/keystone 💳
🔗 https://learncardano.io/ledger

Delegate to Our Stake Pool
Search for the pool ticker ADAOZ
🔗 https://cardanode.com.au

🗳️ Tutorial: https://learncardano.io/how-to-delegate-drep-eternl-wallet-mobile/
DRep ID: drep1yftc8zs7gjcj4a9nxzplz4wg6cwweya0kxp8adnw59vsyrqvrysud
DRep ID (legacy): drep127pc58jyky40fvess0c4tjxkrnkf8ta3sfltvm4ptypqc5fgav3
https://drep.learncardano.io

🚀 Join this channel to get access to awesome perks! 🌟
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj-_2e7L2UgHaJLrGEOJRzA/join

Members get:
🕒 Early access to all content
🎥 Exclusive members-only videos

Thanks for your support! 🙌🎉

===
DISCLAIMER:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received.

I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing.

Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq8FhvxET2k
===

Subscribe to the audio podcast:
🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-spotify
🔗 https://apple.co/3jEPM8C
🔗 https://bit.ly/learncardano-googlepodcasts
🔗 https://learncardano.io/

Follow on Social:
🔗 https://x.com/learncardano
🔗 https://facebook.com/learncardano

#cardano #ada #blockchain