Chainlink Launches Data Streams for U.S. Equities and ETFs Across 37 Blockchains

Chainlink, a prominent decentralized oracle network, has launched Data Streams for U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a pivotal advancement in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology. This service delivers high-frequency, low-latency market data directly to smart contracts, enhancing the accuracy of pricing for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) [1].

The new offering enables DeFi platforms and developers to tokenize traditional financial instruments with greater liquidity and precision. Assets such as Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), or the S&P 500 ETF can now be represented more accurately on-chain, supporting the growing trend of on-chain financial instruments [1]. This development is particularly significant for projects aiming to create seamless, digital representations of real-world assets in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

What distinguishes Chainlink’s initiative is the breadth of its integration. Data Streams are now available across 37 different blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base. This extensive deployment ensures developers across multiple networks can access reliable, real-time pricing data for U.S. equities and ETFs, regardless of the underlying blockchain infrastructure [1].

By offering institutional-grade data across such a broad network, Chainlink is accelerating the adoption of tokenized RWAs. These digital representations of real-world assets require trusted, high-frequency data to maintain credibility and utility, and Chainlink’s Data Streams fulfill that need by ensuring accurate and timely market updates [1].

This move aligns with the broader industry shift toward tokenizing traditional assets, driven by both institutional and retail interest. As more financial players explore on-chain representations of physical assets, Chainlink's infrastructure provides the necessary trust and speed to support sophisticated financial applications [1].

Looking ahead, the integration of Chainlink Data Streams is expected to drive innovation in DeFi and beyond. Asset managers, DeFi projects, and even traditional finance firms are likely to adopt this service to develop next-generation financial products that integrate both digital and traditional markets [1].

Source: [1] Chainlink Unveils Data Streams for US Equities & ETFs (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68912778db840933c477af41/)