In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day connects with Kevin Millikin, Principal Architect for Midnight. Join them as they dive into Compact, a TypeScript-based language for smart contracts on the Midnight Blockchain. Kevin explains how Compact ensures data remains private by running contracts both on-chain and off-chain. He discusses the importance of a strong developer experience, future enhancements, and the need for clear communication in evolving the language. The episode includes a live demo and encourages developers to engage with the Midnight community to innovate in decentralized applications.