馃攳 Swift's Innovation Chief: Every Token Needs Verifiable Backing
馃攳 Swift's Innovation Chief: Every Token Needs Verifiable Backing
馃攳 Swift Demands Proof
At SmartCon, Swift's Chief Innovation Officer Tom Zschach emphasized that verifiability is fundamental to onchain finance.
Key points:
- Every token and asset must have verifiable backing
- Proof of reserves is essential for transparency
- Assets need provable data to support their value
This builds on Chainlink's broader vision of bringing various "proof of" mechanisms onchain, including proof of reserves, composition, liabilities, and solvency.
The focus on verifiability reflects growing institutional demand for transparent asset backing in tokenized finance.
"Proof of reserves and proof of backing. Every token and asset has to have something that is verifiable." At SmartCon, @TomZschach, Chief Innovation Officer at Swift, explained the critical role of verifiability in onchain finance and why every asset must be backed by
"Chainlink's role is going to continue to evolve and that's going to be an important aspect for the industry." During his SmartCon keynote, Swift CIO @TomZschach emphasized the importance of provable security and end-to-end verification for tokenized assets, highlighting the key
Lido's wstETH Adopts Chainlink CCIP for Cross-Chain Security
**Lido Finance** is upgrading its Wrapped Staked Ether (wstETH) to become a Cross-Chain Token (CCT) secured by **Chainlink CCIP**. As the largest liquid staking token in the industry, wstETH will now use Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol as its official cross-chain infrastructure across all supported networks. Key benefits include: - Enhanced security for cross-chain transfers - Improved interoperability across DeFi protocols - Greater DAO autonomy for governance This strategic partnership establishes a unified framework for wstETH as it expands to new blockchain networks, positioning Ethereum staking for the multi-chain future. The move represents a significant step toward standardizing secure cross-chain liquid staking infrastructure.
馃敆 Chainlink's Seven-Layer Stablecoin Infrastructure
Chainlink has outlined seven core capabilities that power stablecoins end-to-end, providing security, transparency, and interoperability across blockchain networks. **Key Infrastructure Components:** - **Price Feeds** - Real-time, tamper-resistant pricing data onchain - **Proof of Reserve** - Near real-time verification of offchain reserves backing - **Proof of Composition** - Transparency into specific backing assets and hidden risks - **Secure Mint** - Ensures new tokens only mint when reserves exceed supply **Cross-Chain Solutions:** - **CCIP Protocol** - Secure stablecoin transfers across public and private blockchains - **CCT Standard** - Self-serve CCIP integration in minutes - **Automated Compliance Engine** - Eligibility checks and rate limits This comprehensive infrastructure addresses major stablecoin challenges identified in recent reports from Imperial College London and Messari. The platform enables programmatic minting tied to verifiable reserve data and maintains consistent reserve state across participants. Chainlink's evolution from price feeds to full-stack platform positions it as critical infrastructure for tokenized assets and compliant financial applications. [Learn more about each capability](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-price-feeds-secure-defi/)
Chainlink Data Streams Expand Integration with Major DeFi Platforms
**Chainlink Data Streams** continue gaining traction across major DeFi platforms with new integrations. The oracle network's **sub-second price feeds** are now live on: - GMX - PancakeSwap - Multiple Arbitrum-based projects **Upcoming integrations** include: - Gains Network - Ostium Labs - Vertex Protocol - MUX Protocol - APX Finance Data Streams provide **real-time price updates** with sub-second latency, enabling more responsive trading and DeFi applications. This expansion demonstrates growing adoption of Chainlink's infrastructure across the ecosystem. [Explore Data Streams](https://data.chain.link/streams)
Chainlink Services Launch on Monad Mainnet with 15+ DeFi Protocol Integrations
**Chainlink's core infrastructure is now live on Monad mainnet from day one**, bringing CCIP, Data Streams, and Price Feeds to the new blockchain. **Key developments:** - 15+ DeFi protocols in the Monad ecosystem are already integrating Chainlink services at launch - Enables secure, cross-chain applications with reliable, low-latency data - Builds on previous testnet deployment from February 2025 This integration provides Monad developers with **established oracle infrastructure** for building advanced dApps with cross-chain capabilities and real-time data feeds.
Chainlink Sees 14 New Integrations Across 11 Blockchains This Week
**Chainlink expanded its reach this week with 14 new integrations** spanning 5 services and 11 different blockchain networks. The integrations covered major chains including: - **Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base** - **Bitcoin, Bittensor EVM, ChaosChain** - **HyperEVM, Injective EVM, Solana, Tron** **Notable new partners include:** - @alloc8_xyz and @bittensor - @Ch40sChain and @Ducatstable - @HastraFi and @HelixMarkets - @injective and @PanoraExchange - @spicenet and @usduc_official This week's activity shows **consistent adoption** compared to previous weeks, maintaining steady growth across diverse blockchain ecosystems. [Explore the complete Chainlink ecosystem](https://www.chainlinkecosystem.com/)