Chainlink

**Chainlink's core infrastructure is now live on Monad mainnet from day one**, bringing CCIP, Data Streams, and Price Feeds to the new blockchain. **15+ DeFi protocols** across the Monad ecosystem are already integrating these services at launch, enabling: - Cross-chain application development - Reliable, low-latency data access - Secure DeFi protocol operations This represents a significant milestone for Monad's ecosystem, providing developers with **battle-tested oracle infrastructure** from the network's launch. The integration builds on previous testnet deployment, showing continued collaboration between the two platforms. The launch positions Monad developers to create **advanced cross-chain applications** with enterprise-grade data reliability from day one.

**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/)

**Private smart contracts represent the last major component** needed to fully integrate blockchain technology with traditional financial systems, according to Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov. **Key developments:** - Chainlink Confidential Compute enables institutions to create private smart contracts on any blockchain - The Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) provides the infrastructure foundation - Major financial institutions require privacy for counterparties, deal terms, and sensitive data **Why this matters:** Over 80% of global financial activity happens off-exchange and requires confidentiality. Traditional capital markets depend on private identity verification, compliance checks, and secure data access. **What Chainlink Confidential Compute unlocks:** - Private transactions with verifiable defaults - Confidential access to data, APIs, and identity providers - Privacy-preserving tokenization and cross-chain settlement - Platform-level privacy for institutional-grade operations This technology addresses the fundamental privacy requirements that have prevented large-scale institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure in traditional finance.

**Hastra**, a new DeFi platform backed by Figure (a $19B+ home equity lender), has integrated **Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure**. The partnership enables Hastra to deliver high-integrity data for its yield products including: - wYLDS - PRIME - Additional yield primitives on Solana **Key benefits:** - Reliable price feeds and data standards - Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) support - Future multi-chain expansion capabilities This integration strengthens Hastra's position in the Solana DeFi ecosystem by providing institutional-grade data infrastructure for its yield-generating products.

**Injective EVM** has launched its mainnet with **Chainlink Data Streams** as the preferred oracle solution from day one. Key developments: - Injective's flagship DEX **Helix Markets** is upgrading to Data Streams - The integration will power onchain perpetual markets - This marks another major adoption of Chainlink's real-time oracle technology The move follows similar integrations with other high-performance chains, positioning Data Streams as a critical infrastructure component for next-generation DeFi platforms requiring low-latency price feeds.

**Spicenet has joined Chainlink Build** to strengthen its DeFi brokerage network with enhanced oracle services and technical support. **Key Partnership Details:** - Spicenet gains access to Chainlink's data feeds and cross-chain infrastructure - CCIP integration will enable seamless cross-chain token transfers - In exchange, Spicenet allocates a percentage of native tokens to Chainlink service providers **About Spicenet's Platform:** Spicenet operates a DeFi brokerage network connecting users to leading protocols across ecosystems. Their products include: - **Spice Flow** - plug-and-play API for DeFi access - **Spice Edge** - SDK connecting liquidity across platforms **Program Benefits:** - Exclusive access to Chainlink as primary infrastructure provider - Early access to new product releases - Enhanced security for DeFi operations This partnership strengthens Spicenet's ability to provide secure, cross-chain DeFi services while expanding Chainlink's ecosystem reach. [Learn more about Spicenet](https://spicenet.io/)

**Risk oracles are becoming critical infrastructure** for onchain finance, but their design determines whether they reduce or introduce risk to protocols. The **Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE)** offers a modular framework for building resilient risk oracle systems with: - Custom pricing logic for complex instruments - Dynamic risk parameters for efficiency and safety - Automated circuit-breaker functionality - Verifiable, decentralized infrastructure **LlamaRisk chose CRE** to power LlamaGuard NAV, integrated by Aave Horizon for pricing tokenized real-world assets. The partnership separates responsibilities effectively: - **Chainlink** provides trusted infrastructure for data validation - **LlamaRisk** configures transparent risk logic on top of CRE This creates a **transparent, automated risk management system** designed for institutional-grade tokenized assets while maintaining DeFi's decentralization principles. Protocols implementing properly designed risk oracles gain advantages through stronger safety, more efficient markets, and better institutional alignment. [Read LlamaGuard research](https://research.llamarisk.com/research/llamaguard-release)

**Unstable Coin** has upgraded to Chainlink's interoperability standard, transforming USDUC into a **Cross-Chain Token (CCT)**. **Key developments:** - Enables seamless token transfers between **HyperEVM and Solana** networks - Uses Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (**CCIP**) - Integrated **Chainlink Data Streams** for sub-second data delivery The integration provides highly secure, real-time data to power more reliable and efficient **DeFi markets** across multiple blockchain networks.

**General TAO Ventures** has partnered with **Chainlink** to launch **Project Rubicon**, bringing Bittensor's subnet alpha tokens to Base network. **Key Features:** - Non-custodial liquid staking of Bittensor subnet alpha tokens - Transforms tokens into **ERC-20 compatible xAlpha assets** - Uses Chainlink CCIP as the canonical bridging solution - Enables integration with DeFi protocols like Aerodrome **Technical Impact:** - CCIP is now live on **Bittensor EVM** - Opens ecosystem for builders to create cross-chain applications - Connects decentralized AI network tokens to broader Web3 markets This integration expands Bittensor's reach beyond its native ecosystem, allowing subnet tokens to participate in established DeFi protocols on Base.

**Imperial College London** published a stablecoin report recommending **Chainlink Proof of Reserve** as key infrastructure for UK financial regulation. The report suggests UK regulators could leverage Chainlink's technology for: - Real-time onchain verification of reserve assets - Transparent reserve composition tracking - Programmatic minting tied to verifiable data **Key benefits highlighted:** - Regular onchain publication of reserves - Real-time synchronization across environments - Reliable net asset value for mixed-asset reserves - Full transparency of auditor identity and token contracts Mark Raynes from Chainlink Labs emphasized that without this transparency, stablecoin security relies on *unverifiable claims*. With Proof of Reserve, stablecoins can become **trusted infrastructure** for the global financial system. [Read the full Imperial College report](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/news/mind-the-gap-how-stablecoins-can-secure-the-uks-financial-future/)