Lucem will natively support Midnight as a second network alongside Cardano. Users will be able to switch networks seamlessly through the wallet interface, with each maintaining its own state, addresses, and balances. Under the hood, Lucem will use the Midnight.js library and official Midnight RPC endpoints to query balances, sign transactions, and submit them securely to the network.

Lucem introduces confidential transactions built on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). These allow users to send and receive funds privately, with selective disclosure options controlled in a new Privacy Settings panel. Users can choose whether a transaction is public, semi-private, or fully private. All cryptographic operations are handled locally in the wallet—keys and proofs are never shared externally.

Lucem will manage DUST (for Midnight transaction fees), custom Midnight tokens, and NIGHT tokens (Cardano native tokens usable within Midnight). A unified dashboard will display both Cardano and Midnight assets side-by-side, allowing users to track holdings and transaction history across networks in one place.

Yes. The wallet will implement React Wallet Connect, following the official Midnight developer guide. This enables dApps to request wallet access, submit transactions, and use confidential contracts through Lucem. The goal is to make Lucem a drop-in, open-source alternative for developers who need reliable privacy-enabled wallet connectivity.

Lucem will roll out Midnight features in phased releases to maintain stability. Each phase includes unit, integration, and security testing focused on ZK-proof generation, private key handling, and API changes. Automated testing, redundancy via multiple API providers, and feature flags for gradual deployment minimize disruption and maintain compatibility with existing Cardano functionality.

The development timeline spans eight months across two main milestones:

1. Core network integration — network switching, address validation, and basic balance queries.

2. Transaction and privacy features — confidential transactions, asset management, and dApp support.

Public beta releases, documentation, and demo videos will be published on GitHub and the Chrome Web Store throughout development, ensuring full transparency and community feedback.