Why Midnight
Your Path to Privacy App Development
Midnight Academy provides a structured learning path for developers who want to build privacy-focused applications.
You’ll start with the basics of zero-knowledge and privacy concepts, then learn how to write smart contracts using Compact, Midnight’s privacy-first smart contract language, and finally build and deploy full-stack applications on the Midnight network.
Zero-Knowledge & Privacy Foundations
Understand the core ideas behind privacy-preserving applications
Hands-on Smart Contract Development with Compact
Learn Midnight’s smart contract language, designed for building privacy-first applications
Building Full-stack Applications on the Midnight Network
From smart contracts to frontend integration and deployment
Our Feature
Built for Deep Technical Learning
Structured learning path
Real development workflows
Hands-On contract development
Zero Knowledge Proof & Privacy concepts
Regular knowledge checks
Builder-Oriented
Midnight Learning Path
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Start with blockchain fundamentals, Zero Knowledge Proof and Privacy Basics
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Set up your Midnight environment
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Learn Compact & build real contracts
4.
Develop your first full DApp
5.
Complete tests to validate your knowledge
6.
Earn XP / badges as you advance
Build better apps with zero-knowledge
Explore Midnight’s dedicated Developer Hub and learn how to build on the Midnight network.
Midnight Docs
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Developer forum
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What’s new at Midnight
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Need test tokens?
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