The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) has been awarded a second research grant from the Chainlink Community Grant Program, which aims to support the development of a more functional and accessible Chainlink Network. This grant will enable IC3 to continue its pioneering research on enhancing Chainlink infrastructure and the broader smart contract ecosystem. IC3's work has previously garnered significant recognition, with research published by its team winning awards at prestigious conferences. The grant will facilitate the exploration of new research areas related to oracle networks and smart contract technology, aiming to create practical, secure, and efficient solutions for high-value cryptocurrency transactions. The research will also help align top researchers, industry protocols, and financial institutions, with support from major entities like the Ethereum Foundation, IBM, and J.P. Morgan. Led by Director Ari Juels and other prominent academics, IC3 is positioned to produce cutting-edge research that Chainlink will help make accessible to the open-source community, thereby impacting the real world.