Chainlink has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) process as part of its Community Grant Program to integrate its oracle network with various blockchains, starting with Solana, in a collaboration co-sponsored by Solana and Serum. This initiative is aimed at expanding Chainlink's ecosystem by offering Blockchain Integration Grants of $100,000 or more to developers, consultancies, and node operators who successfully propose and implement integrations. These grants also offer the potential for ongoing revenue through maintenance work. The program seeks to advance the development of universally connected smart contracts by providing financial resources for critical developer tools, high-quality data, and new blockchain partnerships. The first RFP focuses on integrating Chainlink with Solana, a high-capacity blockchain, to improve decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, benefiting platforms like Serum, a decentralized exchange built on Solana.