Midnight is a privacy-first blockchain designed to combine public verifiability with confidential data handling. It enables developers to use zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclosure so applications can prove correctness, enforce compliance, and validate interactions without exposing sensitive user information.

Built as a real-world programmable privacy layer, Midnight allows users to reveal only the data they choose while keeping private records protected. Its architecture ensures that on-chain activity remains auditable when necessary, yet shields personal or business-critical information from public exposure.

With a developer-friendly toolset, a dedicated compact smart-contract language, and a privacy-preserving consensus mechanism, Midnight supports the creation of secure applications ranging from enterprise solutions to regulated financial products. It offers a foundation for building trust-minimized systems where confidentiality and compliance can safely coexist.