🌙 Midnight Nodes & Cardano: How ZEIT Delegators “most likely” Get DOUBLE the Rewards
Wanna level up your Cardano stake pool game? Running a Midnight validator node is our power move for you. Not only does it support Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, but ZEIT pool delegators also get access to both ADA and NIGHT token rewards (to be announced by midnight foundation)—without moving a single ADA. Here’s the full scoop.
🔧 1. Why we should become a Midnight Validator (aka Node aka Pool)?
Since we already operate the ZEITGEIST Pool (Ticker: ZEIT) on Cardano, we’re one of the few eligible SPOs to run a validator on Midnight’s privacy-first blockchain. Midnight is what IOHK calls a “partner chain”, which means we can extend our stake pool infrastructure (cold keys, relay nodes, synced chains) to double our value proposition—without disrupting ADA rewards.
Your ADA stays safely staked—while also powering block production on Midnight. So far, so good. 🔒
💎 2. Why Delegating to ZEIT Pool Pays Twice
- ✅ ADA Rewards: You continue earning ADA as usual, just by staking to ZEIT.
- 🌑 NIGHT Rewards: When ZEIT starts producing Midnight blocks, our delegators may qualify for NIGHT token airdrops via the Glacier Drop—with more to come.
Think of it like staking once, but getting paid twice. Your stake does not move across chains. Midnight block production selection is based on how much ADA is staked to the pool—meaning, the more ZEIT grows, the more likely we are to earn blocks and rewards for everyone.
🌐 3. Real-World Benefits for Delegators
- 🔄 Seamless Rewards: No new wallet, no bridge, no swaps. Just stake ADA to ZEIT and benefit when Midnight activates its reward layer.
- 👀 Future-Proof: Privacy-preserving dApps are coming. NIGHT will likely be the gas and governance of tomorrow’s private DeFi ecosystem.
- 🤝 Decentralization Boost: ZEIT is a single pool operator with 0% fees—meaning 100% rewards go to delegators, not to greedy multipools.
Plus: we’ve already integrated with Cardano’s open ecosystem, and are aligned with IOHK’s long-term vision. Our pool isn’t just another number—it’s a mission.
🔁 4. How to Re-Delegate to ZEIT (It’s Easy)
Whether you’re on Lace, Eternl, Yoroi, Typhon, or another wallet, re-delegating to ZEIT is quick:
- 🔍 Search for Ticker: ZEIT in your Cardano wallet or use our Pool ID:
pool1q7n6n4x05acxezk9wzvq2v4c4dl8kw7x4syh0q3f9cd3dgwrr5q - ✅ Click “Delegate” or “Stake to this Pool”
- 🕒 Wait for the next epoch (5 days) to activate rewards
Boom. You’re now supporting both Cardano and Midnight while maximizing your staking rewards with ADA and possibly $NIGHT token (to be announced). Delegate early to be on the safe side.
📣 Want to Learn More?
- How to run a Midnight node (docs)
- Why Cardano is ready for regulation
- Top Cardano Staking Pools
- WTF is Zeitgeist Pool
Unterstütze den ZEITGEIST Pool – Single Pool Operator. 0% Fees. 100% Cardano Vibes.
💬 Final Vibe Check
Would you delegate to a pool that earns from two chains—without any extra steps? Let us know in the comments. Already staking with ZEIT? Drop your wallet (public address only 😉) and share your Degen conviction.