Chainlink

SmartCon, a leading blockchain conference, has announced its 2025 edition scheduled for November 4-5 in New York City. The event will bring together: - Global government leaders - Traditional finance executives - Web3 innovators The conference aims to explore the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology, focusing on the transition of financial systems to on-chain solutions. [Register for updates](https://smartcon.chain.link/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=smartcon-2025)

Chainlink continues steady ecosystem growth with 7 new integrations across Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Hedera, and Optimism networks. Notable partners include AerodromeFi, ether_fi, and Hedera. This follows recent expansion of Chainlink Data Streams, which added support for 22 new assets last week. The Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) also went live on Hedera mainnet. The Multistream upgrade enables processing of thousands of data points per second through a single decentralized oracle network, marking a significant technical advancement. [View ecosystem details](https://www.chainlinkecosystem.com/)

BTCFi platforms are expanding their capabilities through Chainlink's secure infrastructure solutions. This development marks a significant step in unlocking Bitcoin's liquidity potential across decentralized finance applications. Key Points: - Chainlink provides essential infrastructure for BTCFi platforms - Focus on secure and reliable scaling mechanisms - Integration enables advanced DeFi applications on Bitcoin This infrastructure development could help bridge traditional Bitcoin holdings with modern DeFi capabilities, potentially expanding the BTCFi ecosystem.

Chainlink continues to strengthen its position in blockchain transparency services with two major implementations: - Selected as Attestor for **Ethena Labs' USDe** Proof of Reserves solution - Supporting **ether.fi's** liquid restaking protocol ($4B+ TVL) on Ethereum mainnet The integration enables real-time verification of 2.4M restaked ETH for ether.fi users. This follows Chainlink's earlier implementation with ARK Invest's Bitcoin ETF reserves monitoring. These partnerships demonstrate growing adoption of automated reserve verification in DeFi. [Learn more about USDe implementation](https://mirror.xyz/0xF99d0E4E3435cc9C9868D1C6274DfaB3e2721341/t-wg34L4ZHuSdEmIuIDRk62PGqfgjXGyB5BLmM5QsuE)

Senators Thom Tillis and John Hickenlooper have reintroduced the Proving Reserves of Others Funds (PROOF) Act, aimed at establishing Proof of Reserve requirements for digital assets. The legislation comes as more real-world assets transition to blockchain systems, highlighting the growing need for transparency in the digital asset industry. Treasury Secretary's Counselor for Digital Assets, Tyler Williams, previously noted that proof of reserves could be a pivotal use case that gains recognition in Washington, with potential applications across traditional finance. - Key Points: - Bipartisan support for digital asset regulation - Focus on transparency and reserve verification - Potential expansion into traditional finance sectors [Follow @SenThomTillis](https://twitter.com/SenThomTillis) and [@Hickenlooper](https://twitter.com/Hickenlooper) for updates.

Chainlink achieved significant milestones in Q1 2025: - Launched Smart Value Recapture (SVR) - Released Payment Abstraction on mainnet - Added 25 new chains to Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) - Integrated 77+ new Data Streams - CEO Sergey Nazarov met with US President at White House Digital Asset Summit Track updates at [DevHub Changelog](https://dev.chain.link/changelog) and monitor network metrics at [Chainlink Metrics](https://metrics.chain.link).

The Ronin Network, known for hosting Axie Infinity, has achieved a significant milestone with over 500,000 daily active addresses following its transition to a permissionless blockchain. - Network activity indicates strong user demand for decentralized applications - Developers are actively building on Ronin using Chainlink infrastructure - This growth follows a trend from late 2023 when Ronin saw 3x user growth The surge in activity suggests a maturing ecosystem for blockchain gaming infrastructure, with developers responding to clear market demand.

Aerodrome, a prominent decentralized exchange on Base with over $185B in cumulative trading volume, has integrated Chainlink's automation technology. The integration enables automated and decentralized reward distributions to users, marking a significant step in Aerodrome's mission to decentralize their entire technology stack. Key points: - Chainlink Automation powers reward distribution - Partnership aims to enhance protocol operations - Integration supports broader decentralization goals The collaboration represents a strategic move towards more efficient and trustless protocol operations.

American Banker interviewed Chainlink Labs CEO Sergey Nazarov about the impact of tariffs and global fragmentation on the financial landscape. The discussion explores the growing trend of institutions implementing blockchain solutions in production environments. Key points: - Focus on how tariffs reshape financial systems - Analysis of institutional adoption of blockchain technology - Examination of production-ready blockchain implementations This follows a recent Bloomberg feature where Nazarov discussed the U.S. financial system's potential to lead in the blockchain economy. [Read the full interview](https://www.americanbanker.com/news/how-chainlink-labs-ceo-sergey-nazarov-sees-tariffs-affecting-defi)

Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard introduces two key features: - **Programmable Token Transfers**: Enables tokens to carry embedded data instructions across chains, executing complex multi-chain workflows in single atomic transactions - **Developer Control & Flexibility**: Developers maintain complete ownership of token contracts and CCIP token pools while implementing custom logic The new standard eliminates vendor lock-in and external dependencies, giving developers more autonomy in cross-chain operations. Learn more: [CCT Documentation](https://blog.chain.link/what-is-cct-cross-chain-token-standard/)