Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, appeared on Visa's Tokenized podcast alongside Visa's Head of Crypto, Cuysheffield, and host Sytaylor to discuss key developments in the blockchain and crypto space. The episode covered Chainlink's collaboration with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), its role in enabling cross-chain value transfer through the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), and the growing institutional adoption driven by policy changes. They highlighted Chainlink's involvement in facilitating cross-border, multi-currency settlements for major financial institutions including ANZ, China AMC, and Fidelity International, particularly between tokenized assets in Australia and Hong Kong. The discussion also touched on the rise of enterprise smart contracts and the adoption of U.S. stablecoins, with Nazarov emphasizing Ethereum's efforts to integrate Layer 2 solutions into a cohesive ecosystem. This episode represents a detailed exploration of how blockchain infrastructure is evolving to support global payments and financial interoperability.
Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink on the @TokenizedPod: “What you're seeing is [ Ethereum ] is trying to weave together the L2s, together with the L1 into an increasingly well composed, well connected, well orchestrated, singular ecosystem.” https://t.co/u4DKorbY1B
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