Chainlink, an Ethereum blockchain-based network, has launched a new platform called Chainlink Functions, designed to help developers connect smart contracts or decentralized applications (dApps) with any Web 2.0 Application Programming Interface (API).
The platform is self-service and serverless, allowing developers to easily merge Web3 smart contracts with Web 2.0 APIs. Chainlink Functions aims to address the challenges that developers face in creating decentralized and secure services, such as inaccessibility to Web 2.0 APIs, which can limit their ability to use smart contracts to their full potential.
Chainlink’s Chief Product Officer, Kemal El Moujahid, explained that Chainlink Functions will enable developers to gain access to the best tools required to build successful DApps. According to El Moujahid, the platform will allow developers to merge Web3 smart contracts with the power of Web 2.0 APIs, resulting in a broader range of use cases, features, and benefits for developers on the Chainlink network.
In an exclusive interview with TechCrunch, El Moujahid emphasized that the platform is aimed at conquering the billion-dollar Web 2.0 market. He also noted that the adoption of Web3 technology will not be binary and will likely involve a pathway to mass adoption. With Chainlink Functions, developers will have a wider range of options to securely transfer value and create fairer services for users. These services are decentralized and cannot be shut down in the same way that centralized platforms can be, providing greater security and reliability.
Chainlink’s move to expand its network reach to accommodate developer needs is a significant step towards achieving a more integrated Web3 ecosystem. The platform will provide developers with the necessary tools to build more complex and innovative applications that can have a real-world impact. The ability to connect Web3 with Web 2.0 will enable developers to explore new opportunities for creating value and driving adoption of blockchain technology. As the industry continues to grow, it is likely that more companies will follow Chainlink’s example and seek to provide solutions that bridge the gap between Web3 and Web 2.0.
