Chainlink Expands DeFi Reach with 24/5 U.S. Equities Data Streams
Chainlink has launched its 24/5 U.S. equities streams across more than 40 blockchains, marking a pivotal moment for decentralized finance. The integration provides DeFi protocols with continuous access to U.S. stock and ETF market data, including after-hours sessions, effectively bridging the $80 trillion traditional equity market with on-chain ecosystems.
Built on Chainlink's proven oracle framework—which has secured over $27 trillion in transaction value—the data streams mitigate frontrunning risks and miner extractable value (MEV) while enabling cost-efficient perpetual futures contracts and faster price updates. The infrastructure converts fragmented equity data into cryptographically verified feeds, enhancing liquidity safety and risk management for on-chain markets.
