Midnight Network is a privacy-first Layer-1 blockchain enabling developers and businesses to build decentralized applications that protect sensitive data and metadata. It features a novel, developer-friendly model based on TypeScript and zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, supporting both public and private smart contracts. With a dual-token system — NIGHT (utility/governance) and DUST (renewable resource for shielded transactions) — Midnight enables selective data disclosure while maintaining regulatory compliance.