Congratulations to @The_DTCC on processing its first-ever production trades of tokenized U.S. securities, powered by Chainlink alongside 30+ major institutions:
• BlackRock
• J.P. Morgan
• Goldman Sachs
• Vanguard
• NYSE
• Nasdaq
• CME Group
• Microsoft
• State Street Investment Management
• BNP Paribas Securities Corporation
• Societe Generale
• S&P Dow Jones Indices
• Citadel Securities
• FTSE Russell
• Invesco
• Broadridge
• Tradeweb
+ many more
With quadrillions processed annually as critical infra underpinning U.S. securities markets, DTCC is now bringing tokenization to the American financial system.
This pivotal industry milestone sets the stage for the official launch of the DTCC Collateral AppChain later this year, where Chainlink is unlocking 24/7 collateral management for DTC-tokenized assets.
The Chainlink chain expansion is rapidly accelerating
CCIP, Data Streams, Data Feeds, Automation, and Functions is now available across a growing number of chain
Can’t stop, won’t stop $LINK
Virtuals is Expanding to @solana!
We are beyond excited to announce Virtuals' expansion to Solana, marking a significant step in our journey to empower builders and drive innovation across multiple ecosystems. Solana, known for its speed, scalability, and vibrant community, is the perfect place for us to grow and bring our vision to life.
Here’s what this means for the Virtuals Nation:
🔹Meteora Pool Launch: We’re introducing our very own Meteora Pool on Solana, opening up new opportunities for trading and engagement.
🔹Strategic SOL Reserve (SSR): 1% of trading fees will be converted to SOL, creating a dedicated reserve to support and reward agents and creators within our ecosystem.
🔹Base Pair Consistency: The AGENT/VIRTUAL trading pair you know and love will remain consistent on Solana, ensuring a seamless user experience.
But we’re not stopping there. We’re doubling down on our commitment to empower builders and creators in the Base and Solana ecosystem with the launch of our Venture Partner Model:
🔷Grants of 42K $VIRTUAL tokens for projects based on Base and Solana. This initiative is designed to help early-stage builders get on their feet and scale their ideas.
To further inspire innovation, we’re hosting the Virtuals AI Hackathon this March, with technical support and mentorship provided by the @SolanaFndn. This event will bring together some of the brightest minds in the space to build, collaborate, and create groundbreaking solutions.
Virtuals joining the Solana ecosystem is not just an expansion—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. We’re here to create value, empower builders, and grow the Virtuals Nation to new heights.
A special shoutout to the incredible teams at @JupiterExchange and @LayerZero_Core, who worked tirelessly with us day and night to make this expansion a reality. Your dedication and collaboration were instrumental in bringing Virtuals to Solana, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
The future is multichain, and we’re leading the charge. Let’s build the future together.
2024 has been an absolutely monumental year for Chainlink $LINK
• $18T+ transaction value enabled
• 15B+ verified messages onchain
• $1B+ CCIP token transfer volume
• 32+ blockchain ecosystems integrated
• @swiftcommunity + Chainlink enter pre-production on blockchain connectivity solution for 11,500+ financial institutions
• @The_DTCC + Chainlink collaborate on SmartNAV oracles to lay groundwork for tokenized funds
• @EuroclearGroup + Swift + Chainlink create AI oracles to automate corporate actions data processing
• @BancoCentralBR + Microsoft + Chainlink enable trade finance use case with Brazil CBDC Drex pilot
• @SBI_DAH + UBS + Chainlink enable cross-chain tokenized funds and Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) across Ethereum and Arbitrum
• @UBS + Swift + Chainlink enable tokenized funds to settle issuance/redemptions via existing Swift payment rails
• @ANZ_AU + @ADDXco + Chainlink connect private chains using CCIP Private Transactions
• @coinbase Project Diamond + Chainlink enable interoperability for institutional tokenized assets
• @EmiratesNBD_AE adds Chainlink Labs to its Digital Asset Lab for cross-chain and data
• Fortlake Asset Management + Backed + Chainlink launch tokenized fund on @SonicLabs
• @FireblocksHQ + Chainlink collaborate on end-to-end tokenization platform for regulated stablecoin issuance
• @Fidelity_UK + @sygnumofficial + Chainlink launch production tokenized asset on @zksync
• @Bancolombia's @weniaoficial + Chainlink production integration of PoR for Columbian Peso stablecoin
• Donald Trump's @worldlibertyfi adopts Chainlink to secure its Aave v3 instance and purchases $2M of $LINK
• Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) announced at SmartCon 2024 to scale the Chainlink platform to thousands of chains
• Chainlink CCIP launches in General Availability, and later introduced the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard
• Chainlink Digital Assets Sandbox (DAS) launched to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets by offering pre-built workflows and use cases
• Chainlink MEV recapture solution, Secure Value Recapture (SVR), for Price Feed users launched with @aave
• Chainlink Privacy suite (CCIP Private Transactions + Blockchain Privacy Manager + DECO Sandbox) launched with @ANZ_AU
• Cross-chain staking powered by CCIP launched with @LidoFinance and other liquid staking providers
• Aave's stablecoin $GHO, @SolvProtocol's $solvBTC, and 70+ tokens adopt Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers
• 100+ early-stage and established projects have joined the Chainlink Build program to accelerate their growth
• 15+ blockchain ecosystems have joined Chainlink Scale to cover the operating costs of Chainlink services on their chains
• 15 blockchains adopted CCIP as their canonical cross-chain infrastructure to secure their native token bridge
And so much more that I can't fit here, more highlights below 👇
DTCC 🤝 $LINK
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation—the world’s largest CSD that settles $2.7 quadrillion annually— is actively working with @chainlink on bringing capital markets onchain
Trillions of dollars in TradFi assets are about to be tokenized onchain