In his SmartCon 2024 keynote, Sergey Nazarov outlined Chainlink's vision of merging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) into a cohesive "Internet of Contracts," enabled by the new Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE). Designed to simplify blockchain application development akin to the role of COBOL and Java in previous financial booms, the CRE aims to unify blockchain technologies, oracle networks, and smart contracts into one system, thereby fostering a new era of economic growth. Chainlink's efforts are focused on establishing a global standard for both DeFi and TradFi, demonstrated by their collaborations with major financial institutions and the integration of Swift messages with blockchain networks. The introduction of privacy tools like the Blockchain Privacy Manager and DECO Sandbox highlights the emphasis on secure, private transactions crucial for institutional adoption. Additionally, Chainlink's SmartData initiative and Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) aim to enhance reliability and expand the types of data that can be securely transacted onchain, contributing to the creation of SmartAssets and bridging DeFi and TradFi ecosystems.