Chainlink Founder: This Will Be the Biggest Shift in Financial History | Sergey Nazarov

In this second episode with Sergey Nazarov, Michaël sits down once again with the Co-Founder of Chainlink, the leading infrastructure layer connecting blockchains with real-world data, institutions, and global markets. As one of the earliest builders in the industry, Sergey brings a rare long-term perspective shaped by multiple crypto cycles and years of pioneering work across DeFi, TradFi, and real-world asset tokenization. This conversation explores the accelerating rise of institutional adoption, the impact of new legislation, and why the world is only 30% of the way toward global on-chain integration. Sergey also breaks down the evolution of the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), how cross-chain smart contracts will power the next generation of global financial applications, and what still needs to happen for smart contracts to scale to billions of users. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of crypto, global finance, and the technologies bridging traditional markets with Web3. - OKX partner: Sign up at https://www.okx.com/nl/campaigns/cryp... , Create your OKX account through my link to be one of the first to get access to the exclusive crypto events we are hosting next! 🧡 - Follow our guest here: X: https://x.com/SergeyNazarov Website: https://chain.link/ - Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:00 SmartCon recap 3:15 Institutions entering Web3 7:40 Regulation’s 180° shift 10:20 Real-world assets (RWAs) & tokenization 14:55 Why “we’re only 30% into global adoption” 18:40 How Chainlink connects banks & global markets 21:50 The evolution of CRE 27:10 Cross-chain smart contracts explained 32:30 Chainlink’s long-term strategy 36:45 Sergey’s view on building through volatility 40:20 Closing insights Get in touch in the comments below or head to: ✖️ X: https://x.com/CryptoMichNL 📸 Instagram:   / cryptomichnl   📺 YouTube:    / @michaelvdpoppe   - Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions. Michaël van de Poppe may earn commissions from affiliate links.