Chainlink has launched new Data Streams that bring real-time pricing data for U.S. equities and ETFs directly to blockchains. This update allows developers to build new financial tools like tokenized stocks, synthetic ETFs, and perpetual futures using accurate, fast market data.
The new service includes real-time prices for major assets such as SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, and NVDA. These Data Streams are already being used by DeFi protocols like GMX, Kamino, and GMX-Solana. The data is now available on 37 different blockchains.
The goal is to support the growing market for tokenized RWAs. With market projections estimating $30 trillion in tokenized RWAs by 2030, reliable onchain access to traditional financial data is seen as a necessary step. Chainlink’s new service includes features such as staleness checks, pricing accuracy, and enforcement of market hours to help ensure quality and reliability.
By offering this type of data directly onchain, Chainlink aims to support the development of more advanced financial products and help integrate traditional capital markets with blockchain infrastructure. This move comes as new U.S. policies, including the proposed GENIUS Act, point to growing support for blockchain adoption.
The launch of Data Streams reflects Chainlink’s continued work to provide tools for linking traditional finance with blockchain systems, supporting wider institutional involvement in tokenized asset markets.
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