The Chainlink community expresses gratitude for its achievements in creating a widely used oracle network, which has significantly advanced DeFi smart contracts and universally connected smart contracts. As the Chainlink Network enters a new phase of growth, the Chainlink Community Grant Program aims to support this expansion by accelerating two key feedback loops: increasing on-chain data and enhancing security guarantees for data delivery. By fostering these cycles, Chainlink intends to expand the range of smart contract applications across industries such as DeFi, decentralized insurance, and blockchain gaming, thereby securing more value with oracle-validated data. The grant program encourages projects that enable universally connected smart contracts and improve the Chainlink network’s data provision across blockchain environments, with grants available in cash or LINK. The program is designed to enhance the ecosystem by supporting developers and encouraging innovation within the Chainlink community, ultimately aiming for smart contracts to become the dominant form of digital agreements globally.