How to Generate Dust on Midnight Using Lace Wallet
The Midnight Network is now live, and users can begin generating “dust,” a special token used to pay for transaction fees on the network.
Midnight operates on a dual-token system. The main token, often called $NIGHT, is used for value transfer and can be held or traded like other cryptocurrencies. The second token, known as “dust,” is automatically generated when you hold $NIGHT in your wallet. Dust acts as the gas fee token, similar to how ETH is used for fees on Ethereum.
To start generating dust, users need a compatible wallet such as Lace Wallet. After setting up or connecting the wallet, users can register for Midnight through a supported interface and link their Cardano wallet with a Midnight wallet. This process can reuse the same recovery phrase, making setup simpler and maintaining self-custody of assets.
Once connected, users need to hold $NIGHT tokens in their wallet. This can be done by swapping assets like ADA for $NIGHT through decentralized exchanges. After holding $NIGHT and completing wallet registration, the system begins generating dust automatically, usually after a short delay.
An important feature of this system is that funds never leave the user’s wallet. The process does not require locking tokens in a contract or giving custody to a third party. Instead, dust is generated passively while maintaining full control of assets.
In simple terms, generating dust on Midnight involves holding $NIGHT, connecting your wallet, and letting the network produce the gas token you will later use for transactions. Over time, this creates a self-sustaining way to cover fees while keeping everything secure and user-controlled.