Ecosystem

Chainlink ecosystem overview

The Chainlink ecosystem is powered by a large open-source community of data providers, node operators, smart contract developers, researchers, security auditors, and more. Contributors are building a more functional, accessible, and socially impactful smart contract economy through the creation of critical developer tooling, the addition of high-quality data, in-house initiatives like grant programs and hackathons and the launching of other key services that advance the Chainlink Network.

Acquisitions

Read more about the Chainlink acquisitions HERE

Community-built resources

Chainlink ecosystem
Fiews
Linkpool
LinkRiver - https://nodelogs.link/
Reputation.link

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Data providers

https://chain.link/ecosystem/data-providers

https://docs.chain.link/docs/data-provider-nodes/ https://blog.chain.link/easily-sell-your-apis-and-data-to-any-blockchain-via-chainlink/
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Fellowship program

Read more about the Chainlink fellowship-program HERE

Grants

Community grants seek to empower ever more Chainlink ecosystem teams who are building key tools and infrastructure that accelerate the development of universally connected smart contracts and secure oracle node infrastructure^[1]. Find out more about the Chainlink community grants HERE.

Hackathons

Read more about the Chainlink hackathons HERE

https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-spring-2022-hackathon/

Integrations & Growth

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Node operators

Chainlink node operators are the backbone of the Chainlink Network.^[2] They operate the crucial oracle infrastructure that is responsible for ensuring smart contracts across every blockchain have access to the real-world data they need to execute properly. ^[3] Find out more about Chainlink node operators HERE.

Oracle Olympics

Read more about the Chainlink Oracle Olympics HERE

Smartcon

SmartCon (Smart Contract Summits ) are blockchain conferences organized by Chainlink, in which engineers, data providers, node operators, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, developers, enterprises, and community members come together to discuss and showcase the latest smart contract innovations. Read more about the Smartcon HERE

Social Impact Initiative

The goals of Chainlink’s Social Impact Initiatives are to create a more economically fair world through the use of smart contracts. The inititiative centers around five core pillars. Sustainability, financial inclusion, insurance, education, partnerships. Read more about the Chainlink and social impact HERE

Startup with Chainlink

Startup with Chainlink is a program for early-stage Web3 startups. The program aims to support and empower teams in building next-gen applications that will shape the future of blockchains and smart contracts. Find out more HERE

[1] ttps://chain.link/community/grants#apply-for-a-grant

[2] ttps://blog.chain.link/what-is-a-chainlink-node-operator/

[3] ttps://blog.chain.link/what-is-a-chainlink-node-operator/

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