Chainlink just unveiled Build on Solana, an ambitious accelerator program designed to help Web3 startups leverage both Chainlink’s oracle services and Solana’s high-performance blockchain.
What Build on Solana Offers
Selected projects gain access to:
✅ Chainlink’s full product suite (CCIP, Data Feeds, SmartData)
✅ Technical mentorship from Chainlink Labs & Solana Foundation
✅ Go-to-market support and ecosystem visibility
✅ Token distribution to Chainlink stakers
Applications remain open for two months, giving builders time to secure this unique opportunity.
Why This Matters for Solana
The program arrives alongside CCIP v1.6’s mainnet launch, enabling:
🔹 Secure cross-chain transfers between Solana, Ethereum, and other major networks
🔹 Institutional-grade DeFi with projects like Maple Finance ($19B in assets) migrating
🔹 New use cases in RWAs, gaming, and consumer apps
Who Should Apply?
The program targets:
- DeFi protocols needing reliable oracle data
- Infrastructure teams building bridges/aggregators
- Consumer apps (wallets, marketplaces, gaming)
- RWA tokenization projects
Early adopters include Interport, OpenOcean, and XSwap – all now offering faster cross-chain swaps via Solana.