Enter Output CEO and founder Charles Hoskinson introduced a deal to get LayerZero ported over to the Cardano blockchain throughout a keynote speech at Consensus Hong Kong on Thursday.
LayerZero is a blockchain geared toward powering institutional-grade markets that received investment from Citadel Securities on Wednesday.
The announcement comes alongside the rollout of Midnight’s mainnet, which was additionally revealed on Thursday morning.
Hoskinson, who was comically carrying a McDonalds uniform in a nod to the current market downturn mentioned: “The business shouldn’t be wholesome. S*** is getting actual. Twitter is a nuclear dumpster fireplace. Sentiment is at an all time low.”
However he insisted it was a micro downturn, and “the macro stays bullish.”
“And to show it, I am excited to announce our partnership with LayerZero,” he mentioned. “We’re bringing USDCx to Cardano with a launch date set, full with broad pockets and change help. This implies stablecoins with true privateness and immutability, powered by zero-knowledge tech. It is institutional-grade, and it is taking place now — alongside Midnight’s mainnet rollout. Prepare, of us. This adjustments all the things.”
UPDATE (Feb. 12, 2026, 02:21 UTC): Provides extra info and commentary from Charles Hoskinson.
