Looking ahead to 2026, Cardano's leadership is bullish on the ecosystem's trajectory. The project founder envisions a transformative year ahead—one where not only Cardano itself experiences substantial growth, but Midnight, the privacy-focused privacy sidechain built on the Cardano network, makes significant strides. According to recent commentary, there's confidence that 2026 could mark one of the most successful years in the network's history. The optimism centers on continued development maturity and ecosystem expansion, positioning both protocols for meaningful adoption and utility gains in the year ahead.