SmartCon 2022 concluded with a surge of announcements impacting the Web3 ecosystem, highlighting Chainlink's pivotal role in bridging Web2 and Web3 through various initiatives and collaborations. The conference, featuring over 150 speakers and 100 presentations, served as a platform for industry leaders, developers, and community members to discuss the future of trust-minimized applications. Sergey Nazarov, Chainlink's Co-Founder, emphasized the network's advancements in his keynote, while collaborations like SWIFT's adoption of the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) showcased the potential for interoperability in capital markets. Noteworthy sessions included a panel with representatives from SWIFT, DTCC, and BNY Mellon discussing digital asset success and a fireside chat with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on Web3 infrastructure's importance. Chainlink announced updates such as Economics 2.0, SCALE, and BUILD programs, alongside product innovations and partnerships with enterprises like LexisNexis and Deutsche Telekom MMS. The event also featured a unique contest, further engaging attendees and highlighting Chainlink's vision of a future driven by cryptographic truth.