The Chainlink Community Grant Program has awarded a grant to blockchain development studio block42 to integrate Chainlink oracles into OKExChain, an EVM-compatible smart contract platform, enhancing its ability to support decentralized applications across various industries, including DeFi, gaming, and NFTs. This grant will facilitate the deployment of Chainlink Price Feeds, enabling on-chain DeFi applications that require precise financial data. Block42 will ensure this integration by validating and adapting Chainlink contracts for OKExChain compatibility, deploying components on the mainnet, and providing automated testing for the integration. Supported by OKEx, OKExChain aims to offer public infrastructure for decentralized applications and cross-chain asset transfers, with plans for future support of Cosmos IBC cross-chain solutions. Block42's experience with Chainlink technology and previous successful integrations, such as with the Fantom network, underscores their capability to enhance the blockchain ecosystem by securely integrating external data. The grant signifies Chainlink's commitment to fostering the growth of universally connected smart contracts and supporting impactful technology through community collaboration.