StaFi Protocol integrates Chainlink on multiple chains for cross-chain liquid staking

**Eight years ago today**, Chainlink released its foundational whitepaper to the world. Since 2017, the project has transformed from concept to reality: - Became the **industry-standard oracle platform** - Enabled **tens of trillions** in transaction value - Secures nearly **$100B** for most DeFi markets The milestone marks Chainlink's evolution into the dominant infrastructure connecting real-world data to blockchain networks. **What's next?** The team's ambitious goal is bringing the entire world onchain, expanding beyond DeFi into traditional financial markets and global commerce.

**Dexlab expands beyond Solana** with Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard adoption for its native XLAB token. The Solana-based token creation platform now enables **seamless transfers between Solana and BNB Chain** using Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). **Key developments:** - XLAB token becomes transferable across multiple blockchains - Integration with Chainlink CCIP ensures secure cross-chain functionality - Partnership with Interport Fi facilitates bridging operations This move positions Dexlab's launchpad token in the **growing multi-chain ecosystem**, allowing users to access XLAB functionality beyond its native Solana environment.

**New York Blockchain Week** is set for **November 3-7**, bringing together blockchain leaders, institutions, and policymakers across the city. **Key Details:** - Organized by Chainlink and the New York Blockchain Council - Citywide convergence of industry stakeholders - **SmartCon** serves as the flagship event on November 4-5 The week-long event positions New York as a major blockchain hub, connecting government officials, financial leaders, and Web3 innovators. [Find out more details](link-placeholder)

**Ondo Finance** has launched **Ondo Global Markets**, bringing over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain. The platform has adopted **Chainlink as its official oracle provider** for trusted asset price data, enabling institutional-grade onchain finance. Key developments: - 100+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs now available - Chainlink provides reliable price feeds for all assets - Enhanced DeFi composability through trusted data - Institutional-grade infrastructure for onchain trading This partnership represents a significant step toward bringing traditional capital markets onchain with enterprise-level reliability and security.

**River integrates Chainlink Price Feeds** to power its CDP-based stablecoin **satUSD** across four major blockchains. The chain-abstraction stablecoin system now operates on: - BOB - Arbitrum - Base - BNB Chain **Chainlink provides secure market data** to ensure River's unified stablecoin system functions reliably across all supported networks. This integration follows a growing trend of stablecoin projects leveraging Chainlink's price infrastructure for enhanced security and accuracy in volatile market conditions.