Chainlink has unveiled its Data Streams solution, delivering decentralized, high-throughput market data for U.S. equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly to over 37 blockchain networks. This innovation provides real-time financial market information, enhancing DeFi’s integration with traditional finance infrastructure.
Leading decentralized finance protocols including GMX and Kamino have adopted Chainlink’s Data Streams to expand tokenized asset offerings. This integration aims to increase DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) by enabling sophisticated financial instruments across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
The announcement triggered immediate market confidence, reflected in a 4% price surge for Chainlink’s native token LINK. Industry experts highlight this infrastructure’s potential to bridge traditional and decentralized finance through more accurate asset pricing and broader tokenization capabilities.
Jone Ze from GMX emphasized that Chainlink Data Streams could accelerate institutional participation in DeFi markets. The solution expands the technical foundation for tokenized assets while addressing key challenges in cross-chain data accessibility.