Chainlink Disrupts TradFi: Real-Time US Equities Data Now Live Across 37 Blockchains

Oracle giant Chainlink just fired a warning shot across Wall Street's bow—live US stock data is now streaming on-chain.

No more waiting for market open. No more trusting centralized price feeds. The DeFi revolution just got its real-time Bloomberg Terminal.

37 chains. One truth.

From Ethereum to Solana, Avalanche to Polygon, every major blockchain now taps into Nasdaq-grade equity data. Hedge funds are scrambling while crypto traders front-run the suits—same as it ever was.

Bonus jab: Goldman Sachs will launch their 'blockchain data solution' in 3...2...1.

Chainlink’s data stream

Data Streams aggregate real-time data from multiple primary and backup sources to ensure continuous uptime. This information is processed through Chainlink’s decentralized oracle networks (DONs) and delivered on-chain using a structured format.

Importantly, each data point is timestamped, allowing platforms to differentiate between fresh and outdated prices. This feature also supports the automatic suspension of trading during market closures, ensuring that trading is paused during off-hours.

These innovations enable developers to build advanced financial products like perpetual contracts, lending and borrowing platforms, synthetic ETFs, and other complex financial instruments.

With the RWA market projected to reach $30 trillion by 2030, this infrastructure is becoming increasingly vital for ensuring security and scalability in tokenized equity markets.

Chainlink’s Chief Business Officer, Johann Eid, remarked that Data Streams are essential in bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain technology.

According to him:

Notably, top DeFi protocols like GMX and Kamino Finance have already adopted Data Streams.

Speaking on the integration, Kamino Finance’s co-founder, Thomas Short, emphasized that Data Streams WOULD help the platform enhance its user experience by providing a seamless interface while maintaining trust and security across supported projects.

He added: