The Future of Decentralized Web Services
Chainlink, leader in the oracle space, has launched a new serverless developer platform called Chainlink Functions on its Web3 services platform. This tool aims to enable developers to build decentralized applications and connect smart contracts to any Web2 API. While Chainlink bridges the blockchain and external data sources, enabling smart contracts to access and use data securely and reliably, Chainlink Functions aims to simplify connecting off-chain data feeds through a server-less web3 services panel, similar to AWS Lambda. The platform offers an extensive connectivity, customizable computation, trust-minimized security, self-service, and server-less environment to build, test, simulate, and run custom logic for Web3 applications. The tool supports off-chain languages like Javascript to encourage non-web3-native developers to experiment with blockchain infrastructure. Chainlink Functions also integrates with Amazon AWS, Meta, and other familiar ecosystems, enabling developers to work with them seamlessly. The beta version of Chainlink Functions is currently available via private beta on the Ethereum Sepolia and Polygon Mumbai testnets. This development is significant as it offers a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for developers seeking to connect Web2 data into their decentralized applications.
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