Chainlink is supercharging the adoption of tokenized equities

@Chainlink is fast becoming the default infrastructure layer for tokenized equities, securing integrations with three of the most prominent names in onchain finance: @Coinbase, @RobinhoodCrypto, and @OndoFinance.

Three Major Platforms, One Oracle Layer

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded digital asset exchange in the United States, has selected Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering its newly launched Tokenized Stocks, unlocking utility and distribution across the Base DeFi ecosystem. Through Chainlink Data Feeds, builders across the Base ecosystem have access to continuous pricing for Coinbase's tokenized stocks, including NVDAc, METAc, AAPLc, GOOGLc, and more.

Robinhood Chain, Robinhood's Ethereum-based layer 2 blockchain, has adopted Chainlink as its official data and cross-chain oracle infrastructure powering Robinhood Chain and all Robinhood-issued assets, including Stock Tokens like NVDA, GOOG, AAPL, and more. Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Data Streams, and Data Feeds are now live on Robinhood Chain mainnet from day one, delivering verifiable data for tokenized RWAs and unlocking secure interoperability across the multi-chain ecosystem.

Ondo Finance, a leading RWA tokenization platform, selected Chainlink as its official data oracle to accelerate the adoption of tokenized stocks and ETFs. Chainlink launched its Tokenized Equity Feeds in February, initially supporting tokenized US equities and ETFs through Ondo Finance, with the feeds providing continuous 24-hour, five-day pricing across major US trading sessions.

From Static Tokens to DeFi Building Blocks

Tokenized equities represent one of the fastest-growing categories of real-world assets, reaching a record $2.3 billion by mid-July 2026. However, without institutional-grade market data, the utility of tokenized equities is limited to simple transfers and swaps. Chainlink's role is to close that gap.

By selecting Chainlink as its official oracle solution, Coinbase is unlocking advanced 24/7 collateral management use cases, enabling millions of Base users to earn yield and borrow against US stocks. The same logic applies across Robinhood Chain and Ondo Finance: once equity tokens carry reliable, real-time pricing data and can move securely across chains via CCIP, they can function as genuine DeFi primitives rather than inert digital certificates.

According to Chainlink's official Q1 2026 data, transfer volume on CCIP grew 78% quarter-over-quarter and 319% year-over-year, while CCIP fee revenue itself increased 213% quarter-over-quarter. In practical terms, institutions and protocols are moving dramatically more value across blockchains using Chainlink, from tokenized Treasuries and equities to stablecoin liquidity and cross-chain governance. This growth reflects real institutional adoption rather than speculative DeFi activity.

The convergence of these partnerships signals a broader shift: as regulated platforms race to tokenize traditional assets, the underlying data and interoperability infrastructure is consolidating around a small number of proven providers, with Chainlink currently holding a commanding position.

Sources:
Coinbase Selects Chainlink To Bring New Tokenized Stocks to Millions of DeFi Users (PR Newswire)
Robinhood Chain Launches and Adopts Chainlink (PR Newswire)
Chainlink Quarterly Review: Q1 2026 (Chainlink)