This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jess Lee
Hey there!
The Midnight Network "Privacy First" Challenge is off to a great start, and we have some exciting updates to help you dive deeper into building privacy-first applications!
🎥 Technical Walkthrough Now Available
Missed the Fireside Dev Hang? No worries! We have a recording of their demo right here:
The Midnight team walks through their privacy-focused blockchain with a "hello world" demo. It's the perfect introduction to understanding how zero-knowledge development works on their platform, and you'll see just how developer-friendly they've made it!
💬 Dedicated Discord Support
The Midnight team has created a dedicated channel in their Discord specifically to support hackathon participants!
Join here: https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork
Hackathon Channel: #dev-challenge-support
Get technical help, ask questions about the platform, connect with other participants, and get direct support from the Midnight team throughout the challenge period.
Quick Reminder:
- Submissions due: September 7 at 11:59 PM PDT
- Prize pool: $5,000 across three winners
- Two main prompts: Build privacy-preserving dApps OR developer tools/infrastructure
- Announcement post with full challenge details and additional resources:
Good Luck and Happy Coding!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jess Lee

Jess Lee | Sciencx (2025-08-25T15:30:35+00:00) Midnight Network Challenge Update: Technical Walkthrough & Discord Support. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/25/midnight-network-challenge-update-technical-walkthrough-discord-support-2/
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