Chainlink and Canton Bridge Traditional, Web3 Finance with Privacy-First Interoperability

Chainlink, a leading decentralized oracle network, has announced a strategic partnership with Canton Network, a privacy-focused institutional blockchain, to enhance cross-chain interoperability and institutional adoption in the Web3 ecosystem. The collaboration, disclosed on September 24, 2025, integrates Chainlink’s Data Streams, Proof of Reserve, and Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into Canton’s infrastructure, aiming to streamline real-time data validation and asset tokenization for financial institutions . Canton has also joined Chainlink’s Scale program, which subsidizes oracle node costs, and appointed Chainlink Labs as a “super validator” in its Global Synchronizer system, a role that will oversee transaction ordering and finalization across the network .

The partnership addresses growing demand for secure, privacy-preserving solutions in institutional finance. Canton, which processes $280 billion in daily repo transactions and secures over $6 trillion in tokenized assets, positions itself as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized systems. By leveraging Chainlink’s oracles, Canton enables institutions to verify collateral values and execute tokenized securities with real-time transparency, reducing counterparty risk and compliance costs . For instance, a bank issuing tokenized bonds on Canton could use Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve to confirm asset-backed collateral instantly, a feature critical for regulatory compliance in high-stakes financial markets .

Chainlink’s integration into Canton underscores its expanding role in institutional blockchain ecosystems. The network, already securing $100 billion in DeFi assets and facilitating $25 trillion in transactions, now extends its infrastructure to Canton’s 500 validators and 30 super validators. This move aligns with broader trends in tokenized asset adoption, as global banks and technology firms increasingly seek blockchain solutions that balance privacy with interoperability. Yuval Rooz, CEO of Canton’s developer Digital Asset, emphasized that the partnership “strengthens governance and resilience while broadening opportunities for innovators across traditional and decentralized finance” .

Canton’s architecture, designed as a “network of networks,” allows institutions to maintain private ledgers while synchronizing transactions via a shared layer. This structure, combined with Chainlink’s data feeds, enables atomic multi-party settlements without exposing sensitive financial data. The collaboration has attracted major validators, including Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Microsoft, which have joined Canton’s governance body, the Canton Foundation . Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted the potential for “large-scale real-world use cases” that merge traditional capital markets with decentralized infrastructure, such as cross-border asset transfers and dynamic collateral management .

The partnership reflects Canton’s rapid institutional traction since its 2023 launch. Supported by a consortium of banks, exchanges, and tech firms, the network has expanded to include validators like P2P.org and recently secured backing from BNP Paribas and HSBC. With Chainlink’s expertise in oracle security and data validation, Canton aims to address key challenges in tokenized asset adoption, including real-time settlement, regulatory compliance, and cross-chain liquidity. As global financial institutions accelerate blockchain initiatives, the collaboration positions Canton and Chainlink as pivotal players in scaling Web3 for institutional-grade privacy and utility .