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## [Eclipse Content Bounty — Review Status & Next Steps](https://forum.midnight.network/t/eclipse-content-bounty-review-status-next-steps/1228)

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**Author:** [@Olanetsoft](https://forum.midnight.network/u/Olanetsoft)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/eclipse-content-bounty-review-status-next-steps/1228 "2026-05-16T18:17:55Z")

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Hey everyone, Quick update on the Eclipse Content Bounty Program since we have been getting questions across Discord, X, and DMs about where things stand. Where we are The submission window for Eclipse closed after the…

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## [Preprod: Custom error 173 + "Wallet.InsufficientFunds: could not balance dust" despite large dust.balance(now) on shared bridge claimer](https://forum.midnight.network/t/preprod-custom-error-173-wallet-insufficientfunds-could-not-balance-dust-despite-large-dust-balance-now-on-shared-bridge-claimer/1164)

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**Author:** [@iampress](https://forum.midnight.network/u/iampress)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/preprod-custom-error-173-wallet-insufficientfunds-could-not-balance-dust-despite-large-dust-balance-now-on-shared-bridge-claimer/1164 "2026-04-20T22:57:29Z")

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What are we trying to do? Build a production bridge / capacity-exchange service on Midnight Preprod that uses a shared bridge claimer wallet to submit Ethereum- and BNB-originated claim transactions on Midnight (via @mid…

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## [Release Announcement: Compatibility v1.0](https://forum.midnight.network/t/release-announcement-compatibility-v1-0/1020)

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**Author:** [@Olanetsoft](https://forum.midnight.network/u/Olanetsoft)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/release-announcement-compatibility-v1-0/1020 "2026-02-06T11:42:56Z")

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We are pleased to announce the deployment of Ledger 7.0 to both Preview and PreProd environments. This major update introduces significant runtime upgrades, SDK enhancements, and improved tooling to support the Midnight …

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## [Testnet-02 Fully Restored – Faucet Issue Resolved](https://forum.midnight.network/t/testnet-02-fully-restored-faucet-issue-resolved/700)

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**Author:** [@Olanetsoft](https://forum.midnight.network/u/Olanetsoft)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/testnet-02-fully-restored-faucet-issue-resolved/700 "2025-11-26T17:59:14Z")

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All stability issues affecting the Cardano Preview Testnet have been successfully resolved, resulting in the Midnight Testnet (testnet-02) returning to full operation. Following a period of active resolution, the crucial…

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## [Docker image for Midnight Proof Server failing for missing zk params](https://forum.midnight.network/t/docker-image-for-midnight-proof-server-failing-for-missing-zk-params/625)

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**Author:** [@luislucena](https://forum.midnight.network/u/luislucena)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/docker-image-for-midnight-proof-server-failing-for-missing-zk-params/625 "2025-11-17T11:24:48Z")

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Hi everyone! MeshJS brings you a solution to the zk parameter issues in Midnight. You don’t need to download anything else, just use the Docker image we’ve already built for you: :high\_voltage: Midnight Proof Server fai…

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## [TypeError: Failed to fetch on Midnight's Dev Tutorial. What does this mean?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/typeerror-failed-to-fetch-on-midnights-dev-tutorial-what-does-this-mean/25)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/typeerror-failed-to-fetch-on-midnights-dev-tutorial-what-does-this-mean/25 "2025-05-12T19:18:02Z")

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I was following the docs and currently trying to run the counter-cli dapp but when I try to send some tDust from my lace wallet I get shown this error There was an error proving the transaction: TypeError: Failed to fetc…

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## [What is the behavior of the disclose() function in Compact?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/what-is-the-behavior-of-the-disclose-function-in-compact/24)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/what-is-the-behavior-of-the-disclose-function-in-compact/24 "2025-05-12T19:16:44Z")

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I’m trying to understand the disclose() function and it’s impact on and privacy selective disclosure in a permissioned DApp context. I’m looking at Midnight’s documentation and looking at this example: import CompactSt…

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## [Are there mutable variables in compact? Is there a workaround for this?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/are-there-mutable-variables-in-compact-is-there-a-workaround-for-this/23)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/are-there-mutable-variables-in-compact-is-there-a-workaround-for-this/23 "2025-05-12T19:15:29Z")

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I am confused about mutable variables: I need a way to share a temporary variable within a function (not a public ledger state) between if/ else blocks. Is there currently a workaround for this? Or, are there mutable va…

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## [Is it expected for typescript target files generated by compactc to be empty?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-it-expected-for-typescript-target-files-generated-by-compactc-to-be-empty/21)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-it-expected-for-typescript-target-files-generated-by-compactc-to-be-empty/21 "2025-05-12T19:12:35Z")

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I currently have two contracts: a.compact: module a { export sealed ledger num: Uint\<8\>; } b.compact: import "a"; constructor() { num = 10; } Is it expected for typescript target files generated by compactc to …

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## [Is there a helper function in the Midnight JS library to replicate Compact's builtin pad() function?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-there-a-helper-function-in-the-midnight-js-library-to-replicate-compacts-builtin-pad-function/20)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-there-a-helper-function-in-the-midnight-js-library-to-replicate-compacts-builtin-pad-function/20 "2025-05-12T19:11:20Z")

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I’m trying to use the tokenType() function in compact to calculate the TokenType of a new coin. Is there a helper function I can use in the Midnight JS library to replicate Compact’s built in pad() function? I’m struggl…

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## [Understanding Midnight Outputs with Bulletin Board Example](https://forum.midnight.network/t/understanding-midnight-outputs-with-bulletin-board-example/18)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/understanding-midnight-outputs-with-bulletin-board-example/18 "2025-05-12T19:08:43Z")

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I’m trying to learn what a lot of my outputs mean and what I’m supposed to do with the Midnight examples. I’m trying to decode events from a transaction using the bulletin board message example. This is the output for mi…

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## [Is the burn\_address() function equivalent to the zero address in Compact/Midnight?](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-the-burn-address-function-equivalent-to-the-zero-address-in-compact-midnight/17)

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**Author:** [@SamanthaHolstine](https://forum.midnight.network/u/SamanthaHolstine)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.midnight.network/t/is-the-burn-address-function-equivalent-to-the-zero-address-in-compact-midnight/17 "2025-05-12T19:06:28Z")

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I am new to Midnight and learning Compact, and want to know more about the burn\_address() function and what it means. Is it equivalent to the zero address? If so, is it guaranteed that this function will always return th…
