Charles Hoskinson has publicly called for Cardano influencer ItsDave_ADA to apologize after ItsDave_ADA criticized the Midnight network bridge and its potential effects on Cardano.
On April 1, 2026, Charles Hoskinson, the creator of Cardano, publicly responded to criticism from a prominent community member named Dave, who goes by ItsDave_ADA on X (formerly Twitter). Dave had shared a critical assessment of the Midnight Network and its connection to the Cardano blockchain.
Dave publicly shared his strong concerns on X about the Midnight project. He said he’s increasingly frustrated with their methods and intends to dedicate his efforts to examining it closely, particularly its bridge design. Currently, you can move assets from Cardano to Midnight easily and securely, but the return trip isn’t as safe. Sending assets back from Midnight to Cardano reportedly isn’t fully secure and could be subject to delays, censorship, or unexpected fees.
The Post That Started It All
Charles Hoskinson responded the same day on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle IOHK_Charles, expressing his frustration. He stated that the largest project building on Cardano – a project he believes will add billions of dollars in value – was being unfairly treated. He compared the situation to a previous conflict involving a community member known as Whale, and warned that Dave’s current behavior, if unchecked, could harm Cardano. Hoskinson concluded by requesting a public apology from Dave.
Dave said he didn’t understand what he was apologizing for. He then posted on X, asking Charles Hoskinson to explain how Midnight would bring billions of dollars to Cardano, as he believed the system actually moved value *from* Cardano *to* Midnight.
The community account CSWAP_Destroy defended Charles Hoskinson on X, explaining that the relationship between Midnight and Cardano is intended to be mutually beneficial. They highlighted Hoskinson’s significant personal investment in the project and cautioned the community against repeating a pattern of negativity that drives away important contributors, referencing the ‘Whale’ situation as a warning.
The Bridge Debate Gets Technical
Dave’s main point centers on the way the bridge between the two chains is designed. He highlights that, initially, it only allows transfers to happen in one direction, which he believes reveals the real dynamic between them. He later explained that his concerns aren’t about opposing Midnight, but rather about supporting Cardano, a project he’s been a long-time advocate and supporter of, even publicly praising its creator, Hoskinson, for years.
I’ve been following a discussion on X where NisargaCrypto accused Dave of potentially being paid to criticize Cardano. Dave strongly denied this, explaining that his concerns are based on his belief in Cardano’s core principles of decentralization. Another user, SpentronSpence, agreed with Dave, pointing out a concerning pattern within the Cardano community of silencing or dismissing independent viewpoints.
Not everyone shared Dave’s opinion. ZIMcoinADA thought his perspective was too narrow, pointing out that Midnight was already attracting new interest in Cardano. Varavas9 strongly disagreed on X, stating that the Cardano community had achieved a crucial breakthrough and shouldn’t be arguing amongst themselves. Sergiu_cazan felt Dave was focusing on minor details and missing the bigger picture.
What the Community Is Actually Saying
The differing reactions are telling. While some strongly supported Hoskinson, others felt his request for an apology was too forceful, even considering his accomplishments.
On X, wdm33 stated clearly that Dave didn’t need to apologize, emphasizing that questioning everything is the core idea behind decentralized systems. Another user, apocaliptist, went further, alleging that Hoskinson was trying to use community funds to artificially inflate the value of Midnight for his own benefit, but this accusation wasn’t backed up with any evidence in the discussion.
I thought ada_ddy had a really good point about the situation with X. I agreed with Dave that the bridge setup deserved scrutiny, but I felt it was unfair to accuse the Cardano builders of malicious intent. It seemed like peaceKaur hit on the core issue when she asked Hoskinson how Midnight’s success would actually benefit ADA holders – that’s what everyone really wanted to know.
The Midnight Network officially launched in late March 2026, as reported elsewhere. Initial supporters, acting as validators, included major companies like Google Cloud, Worldpay, and MoneyGram. Charles Hoskinson has invested approximately $200 million of his own funds into the project. While the current bridge design received criticism from Dave, it’s intended as a temporary solution, though a definitive date for a fully secure, two-way connection hasn’t been announced.
As of publication, no apology had been issued.
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2026-04-04 22:53