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Date Published
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Chainlink
Word count
591
Language
English
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None

Summary

The Chainlink Community Grant Program aims to bolster the development of the Chainlink Network by providing financial resources to development teams and researchers to create a more efficient and accessible ecosystem for hybrid smart contracts. The program supports projects that simplify blockchain-based applications and assist developers in securing their smart contracts before mainnet deployment, with a focus on establishing infrastructure for realistic testing environments. Chaos Labs, a recipient of two Chainlink Community Grants, has developed a sandbox testing environment for integrating Chainlink oracles, and the latest grant aims to enhance this tool, allowing developers to easily test decentralized applications with minimal configuration. By streamlining the testing process, developers can reduce costs, accelerate market entry, and maintain high security standards, contributing to a robust blockchain ecosystem. The program seeks to accelerate the development of hybrid smart contracts and secure oracle networks, driving the growth of impactful technology.