The Midnight NIGHT token claim encountered a Ledger-related Bitcoin address recognition bug during the August distribution; Midnight has now resolved the issue so all eligible Bitcoin addresses managed by the same Ledger wallet can claim, though each address requires an individual claim per account.
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Midnight NIGHT token claim: Ledger bug initially blocked multiple Bitcoin addresses.
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Resolution confirmed: Midnight patched the claim portal so all eligible Ledger-managed addresses are recognized.
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Distribution details: eligibility based on a June 11 snapshot across eight blockchains, including Bitcoin and Cardano.
Midnight NIGHT token claim resolved for Ledger users; verify each Bitcoin address and claim individually. Read full update and next steps from COINOTAG.
What is the Midnight NIGHT token claim issue with Ledger devices?
Midnight NIGHT token claim refers to the distribution of NIGHT tokens by Midnight, a privacy-focused Cardano sidechain, to wallets holding at least $100 across eight blockchains as of a June 11 snapshot. A Ledger-related recognition bug initially prevented some Bitcoin addresses from being detected for claims.
How was the Bitcoin Ledger claim problem discovered and fixed?
The bug surfaced after the August distribution began, when some users saw an error stating “no eligible addresses were found or not all eligible addresses are recognized.” Midnight investigated and deployed a fix that now allows all eligible Bitcoin addresses controlled by the same Ledger-managed wallet to be claimed. Each eligible address still requires an individual claim action.
At the start of August, Midnight initiated its first NIGHT token distribution for wallets that held at least $100 in crypto across eight blockchains: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Cardano, Avalanche, XRP Ledger, and Brave, based on a June 11 snapshot.
Shortly after the distribution began, Midnight confirmed awareness of a complexity issue affecting Bitcoin claims with Ledger devices. The issue primarily affected wallets with multiple Bitcoin addresses under the same Ledger-managed account.
Previously, when submitting a claim from a Ledger wallet with multiple eligible Bitcoin addresses, the portal recognized only the first-used address and only for the first Bitcoin account. Midnight’s update corrected address recognition logic so all eligible addresses managed by the same Ledger wallet can be processed.
Important user instruction: for multiple eligible Bitcoin addresses connected to a Ledger device, an individual claim must be completed for each address. Users should confirm each address in their Ledger interface before submitting a claim.
Why is this important for Cardano and the wider ecosystem?
Midnight’s distribution highlights multi-chain eligibility mechanics and the need for robust wallet integration testing. Input Output’s parallel work on Cardano smart contract security underscores ongoing ecosystem efforts to improve tooling and formal verification for smart contracts.
Input Output has announced a progressive tool rollout throughout 2025 to support a full Cardano development lifecycle. Formal verification will target Plinth first and expand to Aiken and other Cardano smart contract languages. Each release will include documentation and examples to broaden access to advanced security techniques.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I claim NIGHT tokens if I use a Ledger device?
Connect your Ledger, open the Midnight claim portal, and verify each eligible Bitcoin address in your Ledger app. Submit an individual claim per address. If you see an address recognition error, refresh the portal and retry; Midnight has deployed a fix to address prior issues.
When was the snapshot for eligibility taken?
The eligibility snapshot was taken on June 11. Distribution began at the start of August and targeted wallets holding at least $100 in crypto across the eight supported blockchains.
Key Takeaways
- Distribution scope: Eligibility required $100 across eight blockchains based on a June 11 snapshot.
- Ledger bug resolved: Midnight fixed the recognition issue so multiple Ledger-managed Bitcoin addresses are now supported.
- User action: Claim each eligible Bitcoin address individually and verify addresses in the Ledger interface before submitting.
Conclusion
Midnight’s NIGHT token distribution encountered and resolved a Ledger-related Bitcoin address recognition bug. Users who held at least $100 across eligible chains as of June 11 should verify each address and claim individually. COINOTAG will monitor developments and report further updates on Cardano security tooling and Midnight distributions.
