Chainlink has been integrated into the Canton Network as a super validator, bringing powerful oracle services and cross-chain capabilities to the institutional-grade blockchain platform.
Key Takeaways
- Chainlink joins the Canton Network as a super validator, helping finalize transactions and enhance interoperability.
- Canton integrates Chainlink’s data tools including Data Streams, Proof of Reserve, NAVLink, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
- Over $6 trillion in tokenized real-world assets are now secured on Canton, which processes $280 billion in daily repurchase agreements.
- The move signals growing interest from global financial giants like BNP Paribas, HSBC, and Microsoft in blockchain infrastructure for regulated finance.
What Happened?
The Canton Network, an enterprise blockchain tailored for regulated financial markets, has announced the integration of Chainlink as a core infrastructure partner. As part of this collaboration, Chainlink Labs will operate as a super validator within the Canton ecosystem and extend its suite of data services and interoperability tools to the platform.
We’re excited to announce that @CantonNetwork has joined Chainlink Scale and entered a strategic partnership with Chainlink to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption.https://t.co/ctWIGarO58
— Chainlink (@chainlink) September 24, 2025
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Chainlink Strengthens Canton’s Institutional Ecosystem
The collaboration marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure. Chainlink, known for securing over $100 billion in DeFi and enabling $25 trillion in transaction value, is bringing its oracle technology and CCIP to Canton’s privacy-focused environment.
As a super validator, Chainlink will run a combined node that serves both as a domain validator and a synchronizer. This setup ensures accurate ordering and finalization of cross-domain transactions, key to maintaining consensus across Canton’s decentralized yet highly controlled network.
Key features Chainlink brings to Canton:
- Data Streams for real-time pricing and financial data.
- Proof of Reserve to verify on-chain asset backing.
- NAVLink for net asset value tracking.
- CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) to link Canton to external blockchain networks.
Canton has also joined the Chainlink SCALE program, which helps subsidize the operational costs of running oracles, ensuring sustainability and scalability for the long term.
Canton Network’s Growing Financial Infrastructure
Launched in May 2023, the Canton Network is supported by a strong consortium including Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Cboe Global Markets, Digital Asset, and Paxos. It offers a unique blend of privacy, regulatory compliance, and institutional-grade performance, tailored for financial instruments like tokenized bonds, stablecoins, and identity tools.
The network’s governance, now under the Canton Foundation (formerly Global Synchronizer Foundation), includes over 500 validators and 30 super validators, with Chainlink now among the key contributors.
Recent notable entrants to the network include BNP Paribas, HSBC, and P2P.org, further establishing Canton as a go-to platform for serious blockchain-based financial activity.
Real-World Use Cases Coming to Life
The partnership opens doors for real-world financial scenarios such as a bank issuing tokenized bonds on Canton and using Chainlink to verify collateral value in real time. This helps institutions cut operational costs and reduce counterparty risks while remaining fully compliant with regulations.
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov stated that the collaboration will “pave the way for real-world institutional use cases.” Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz added that Chainlink strengthens Canton’s governance and resilience while expanding innovation opportunities across both traditional and decentralized finance.
CoinLaw’s Takeaway
In my experience, the convergence of reliable oracle data with permissioned blockchain networks is exactly what institutions have been waiting for. This Chainlink-Canton integration is more than just a tech upgrade. It’s a foundational shift that allows banks and financial firms to finally engage in blockchain-based operations without sacrificing compliance or control. I found it especially telling that giants like BNP Paribas and HSBC are already onboard. This isn’t a proof of concept. This is the real thing.
