Nethermind joins Chainlink Network as node operator and development partner

Nethermind, the blockchain infrastructure company whose software runs roughly a quarter of all Ethereum nodes, is branching out. The firm has signed on as a node operator and development partner within the Chainlink Network, with a mandate to support Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Data Feeds, and the broader push to bring institutional players into decentralized infrastructure. What Nethermind actually does, and why it matters here The company develops one of Ethereum’s leading execution-layer clients, a piece of software that processes transactions and maintains the network’s state. Their client powers an estimated 25% to 30% of Ethereum’s node infrastructure, making it one of the most consequential pieces of software in all of crypto. Chainlink doesn’t just let anyone spin up a node and start feeding price data to DeFi protocols. The network relies on a vetted group of independent node operators, each evaluated for uptime, security practices, and the ability to handle mission-critical data delivery. Running a Chainlink node means your infrastructure directly underpins billions of dollars in smart contract value. CCIP and the institutional interoperabili...