The text expresses gratitude to the Chainlink community and collaborators for their support and contributions towards realizing the potential of next-generation smart contracts, emphasizing the necessity of a reliable oracle system. Chainlink's growing partnerships with major smart contract networks and leading tech companies aim to advance "externally connected smart contracts." The text underscores the transformative impact of smart contracts on global finance, fraud prevention, and emerging markets by ensuring precise, automatic execution of digital agreements. It highlights Chainlink's expansion plans, inviting talent to join in areas like software engineering, product management, and user experience, to further develop a secure, open-source ecosystem for smart contracts. The company is focused on responsibly managing resources and capital to ensure the long-term success of the Chainlink network, with an open invitation for individuals to contribute to this evolving field.