Chainlink Functions and Automation consolidated into CRE workflows

August 6, 2026

Chainlink said Functions and Automation have officially upgraded from stand-alone services to Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) workflows. The consolidation is designed to provide a unified developer experience that reduces integration friction while strengthening the network's economics through reduced costs.

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🏗️ Developer Update 🏗️ Chainlink Functions & Automation have officially upgraded from being stand-alone services to CRE workflows. This consolidation supports a unified dev experience that reduces integration friction while strengthening the network's economics via reduced https://t.co/X6cgVZp1vnx.com ↗

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