The midnight $NIGHT airdrop will launch mid of August (probably around the RareEvo convention) and now you need prepare for the right wallet to claim it. Some wallets are ready now, some soon, and some offer degen-level perks — so here’s your guide to claiming like a Midnight pro.
Not sure what $NIGHT is? Start here for the Midnight explainer.
🛠️ Wallets with $NIGHT Support ✅
- Lace (by IOG): First wallet to support Midnight testnet. Clean UX, native staking, and dApp connector.
- NuFi: Multi-chain, browser-based, with powerful dApp support and future $NIGHT claim integration.
- Vespr: Sleek mobile wallet for NFTs, staking, and Cardano-native tokens. Part of Midnight’s launch crew.
- Gero: Feature-rich desktop wallet with DAO voting, cashback, and Midnight readiness.
🕒 Launching Soon
- Yoroi: Lightweight legacy wallet by EMURGO. Claim integration coming via browser extension.
- Begin: Clean UI, Cardano + BTC dual support, open-source with staking and governance tools. Confirmed in Midnight’s wallet roadmap.
- Tokeo: Upcoming wallet focused on privacy and performance — slated for integration soon.
🧊 How to Claim $NIGHT
- 💰 You needed to hold ADA (or BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, AVAX, etc.) during the snapshot — if so, congrats, you’re eligible!
- ❄️ The Glacier Drop runs for 60 days. 50% of the full NIGHT supply is up for grabs.
- ⏳ Tokens “thaw” over time: 25% every 90 days, for 360 days total. You’ll need a wallet to unlock & redeem each phase.
- 🇩🇪 Bist du aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum? Lies unsere deutsche Claim-Anleitung.
⚖️ Wallet Comparison Table
| Wallet | Claim-Ready | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Lace | ✅ Yes | Official IOG wallet, dApp connector, built-in staking |
| NuFi | ✅ Yes | Multi-chain, Ledger support, yield-ready |
| Vespr | ✅ Yes | Mobile native, NFT & staking flows |
| Gero | ✅ Yes | Governance, cashback, Midnight integrations |
| Yoroi | 🕒 Soon | Legacy users will love its simplicity + extension claim soon |
| Begin | 🕒 Soon | Clean UX, dApp explorer, Cardano + BTC support |
| Tokeo | 🕒 Soon | Privacy-first, gasless design in the works |
💡 Tips for Smooth Claiming Night token for BTC, ADA, XRP, Sol and Avax holders
- ⛓️ Use Ledger or Keystone for maximum security.
- 📦 Don’t forget to “thaw” your tokens every 90 days.
- 🧪 UTXO-heavy wallets like Eternl help avoid collateral errors.
- 🕊️ Don’t rush — the claim window is generous. Better safe than rugged.
📚 More Alpha from the Blog
- WTF Is ZEITGEIST? (and why it matters for real decentralization)
- WTF Is the NIGHT Token?
- Top Cardano DEX Platforms
💫 Final Vibe Check
Your wallet isn’t just where you store your $NIGHT — it’s your key to programmable privacy, staking power, and DeFi on Midnight. Choose wisely, claim securely, and move like you know the future is encrypted.
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💬 Your Turn:
Which wallet are you using to claim $NIGHT — and what do you love or hate about it? Drop your setup or secret trick in the comments!