Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson shared insights into negotiations for integration with Chainlink, highlighting significant financial implications.
Integration of Cardano and Chainlink
In a 22-second video clip shared on August 31, Charles Hoskinson stated that Chainlink quoted an 'absurd' price for integration. He noted that the teams would 'haggle' and 'figure it out.' Hoskinson also described Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov as 'extremely smart' and a 'strong negotiator.'
Costs and Risks
The issue at hand is Cardano's access to trusted data. Oracles allow on-chain applications to reference external prices and events. Without this link, many DeFi use cases do not function at scale. Chainlink operates large oracle networks and provides integration, support, and custom services. Thus, a high initial quote is not unusual when the buyer seeks enterprise-level coverage.
Current Market Conditions
In the thread's replies, there were clear divides: some users argued that Cardano 'needs' Chainlink and urged speed, while others questioned why internal tooling has not addressed already. The uncertainty kept discussions focused on execution rather than marketing.
Hoskinson's remarks highlight important strategic decisions for Cardano in the context of integration with Chainlink, while community discussions indicate varying opinions on the necessity of such steps.
