The Chainlink Community Grant Program has awarded a blockchain integration grant to Protofire for the native integration of Chainlink into the Avalanche blockchain. This grant aims to support the development of decentralized applications across various sectors such as DeFi, gaming, and tokenized assets on Avalanche, which is known for its high-throughput and customizable blockchain platform. Protofire, a seasoned blockchain development service provider with a history of contributing to key projects in the blockchain ecosystem, will focus on adapting and deploying Chainlink contracts, ensuring compatibility with Avalanche, and maintaining the integration. The initiative seeks to enhance the Chainlink Network's capabilities by empowering developers to create advanced smart contract applications connected to real-world data. The program underscores Chainlink's commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within its ecosystem, encouraging developers and researchers to contribute to the expansion of universally connected smart contracts and secure oracle networks.