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Chainlink Data Streams Launch - Chainlink launches real-time Data Streams for U.S equities and ETFs to power tokenized RWA markets [1] - The launch introduces context-rich, high-throughput financial data available onchain to support secure, compliant, and composable financial products [1] - Data Streams provide sub-second latency pricing for major equities and ETFs like SPY, QQQ, AAPL, MSFT, and NVDA [2] Blockchain Network Integration - Data feeds are available across 37 blockchain networks, enabling tokenized stock trading platforms, perpetuals, and synthetic ETFs [2] - DeFi protocols like GMX_SOL, KaminoFinance, and GMX_IO are integrating the data streams [3] - Integration enables new use cases like lending, structured products, and yield strategies powered by U.S equities onchain [3] Addressing Market Needs - Chainlink's solution addresses barriers to institutional-grade tokenization by providing market context, staleness detection, and timestamped updates [4][5] - The launch coincides with growing institutional interest in onchain markets and favorable legislation [5] Future Plans - Future plans include broader asset class support (commodities, OTC, and forex), expanded equities coverage, and developer SDKs [6] - Plans are designed to facilitate the next phase of financial innovation onchain [6]