Chainlink’s technology connects decentralized finance with traditional financial systems through Canton’s $6 trillion network

Chainlink Labs has entered into a significant alliance with the Canton Network, a blockchain platform tailored for institutional finance, aiming to accelerate the integration of blockchain solutions within conventional financial sectors. Announced on September 24, 2025, this partnership brings Chainlink’s suite of oracle services—such as Data Streams, Proof of Reserve, NAVLink, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)—to Canton’s technological framework. This development establishes

as a central contributor to Canton’s mission of connecting decentralized and regulated financial systems, with the network currently handling $280 billion in daily repo trades and safeguarding over $6 trillion in tokenized real-world assets Chainlink Chosen by Privacy-Focused Blockchain Canton to Push ... [ 1 ]. The collaboration also includes Chainlink’s involvement in the Chainlink Scale initiative, which helps subsidize oracle node expenses to lower operational costs for institutional clients Chainlink Taps $6T Canton Network in Power Move to Push … [ 2 ].

Within this partnership, Chainlink Labs will serve as a Super Validator in Canton’s Global Synchronizer, the mechanism that manages and finalizes cross-domain transactions. This appointment places Chainlink among more than 30 super validators and 500 validators already protecting the network, which is supported by major institutions like Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Microsoft Chainlink Integrates with Canton's Institutional Blockchain [ 3 ]. The Global Synchronizer is responsible for maintaining consensus and enabling interoperability across Canton’s domains, facilitating smooth data and asset movement between blockchains. Sergey Nazarov, Chainlink’s co-founder, highlighted that this partnership merges Canton’s compliance-oriented approach with Chainlink’s infrastructure, paving the way for “large-scale real-world use cases” in institutional finance Chainlink Partners with Canton to Drive Institutional Adoption in ... [ 4 ].

This collaboration is designed to simplify access to tokenized securities, stablecoins, and digital identity solutions for financial organizations. For instance, a bank issuing tokenized bonds on Canton could utilize Chainlink’s real-time data verification to validate collateral values, thereby minimizing counterparty risk and operational expenses Chainlink Chosen by Privacy-Focused Blockchain Canton to Push ... [ 5 ]. Chainlink’s proven experience in securing $100 billion in DeFi and supporting $25 trillion in transaction volume demonstrates its ability to meet the demands of institutional-grade applications Chainlink integrated into Canton Network as a super validator [ 6 ]. Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset (the developer behind Canton), remarked that this partnership enhances governance and broadens opportunities for innovators in both traditional and decentralized finance sectors Chainlink Joins Canton Network to Boost Institutional Blockchain … [ 7 ].

Canton’s adoption among institutions has gained momentum with new validators joining its ecosystem. In September 2025, P2P.org became a validator, while BNP Paribas and HSBC joined the Canton Foundation, which oversees the network. The foundation, formerly known as the Global Synchronizer Foundation, rebranded to better reflect Canton’s objectives Chainlink Taps $6T Canton Network in Power Move to Push … [ 8 ]. With 500 validators and increasing institutional backing, Canton is emerging as a scalable platform for tokenized assets and cross-chain solutions. The addition of Chainlink’s services further strengthens the network’s compliance and privacy capabilities while expanding its connectivity to the broader blockchain landscape Chainlink integrated into Canton Network as a super validator [ 9 ].

This partnership highlights a wider movement toward institutional blockchain adoption. Leading banks and financial companies are ramping up their exploration of tokenized assets and stablecoin initiatives, motivated by the need for secure and interoperable systems. Chainlink’s integration with Canton supports these trends, providing a robust infrastructure for real-world data connectivity and cross-chain operations. Industry observers suggest this collaboration could become a model for future partnerships, as traditional finance looks to harness blockchain’s benefits while maintaining regulatory compliance Chainlink Partners with Canton to Drive Institutional Adoption in ... [ 10 ].