March 2019 Summaries

An event in Austin, Texas, known as the first Chainlink and Wanchain meetup, will showcase a chainlinked smart contract that leverages Wanchain's cross-chain capability, merging Chainlink's cross-chain data and inputs with Wanchain's transactions. Scheduled for April 18th at 6:30 PM CST at LZR in downtown Austin, the gathering promises food, drinks, and engaging conversation, with speakers including Chainlink's Integration Engineer Thomas Hodges and Wanchain's Global Marketing Director Dan Reecer. Attendees can expect giveaways like T-shirts and stickers, and due to limited space, RSVPs are encouraged.

Chainlink positions itself as a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchain technology with real-world data by acting as middleware. The system is built using the Go programming language, chosen for its balance of simplicity, security, and cross-compilation capabilities, which facilitates the installation and operation of Chainlink nodes across diverse platforms while maintaining low memory usage. The development process emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and security, with the intention of encouraging global participation in running Chainlink nodes. The project benefits from the active Golang blockchain community and leverages widely used Ethereum standards to ensure reliability and security. Chainlink's development strategy involves open collaboration with its community, utilizing agile methodologies and tools like Pivotal Tracker to transparently track progress and encourage contributions. Interested individuals can engage with the project through GitHub, Gitter, and by contributing to issues tagged as suitable for newcomers.