The Chainlink Community Grant Program has awarded a grant to Cdot, a development team focused on blockchain interoperability, to integrate Chainlink with the Solana blockchain. This integration aims to enhance the ability of developers to create externally connected smart contract applications on Solana, providing access to Chainlink's decentralized oracle network for various DeFi products. Cdot will adapt Chainlink contracts for Solana compatibility, test and deploy components, and offer a monitoring solution for Chainlink nodes. This initiative also supports the Serum ecosystem, a decentralized exchange on Solana, by offering high-speed oracle services. The grant reflects Chainlink's commitment to supporting projects that advance the use of universally connected smart contracts, with the overall goal of strengthening the Chainlink ecosystem and fostering innovation in the blockchain space.