Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov announced a significant partnership with Mastercard, aiming to integrate over 3 billion Mastercard users into the blockchain ecosystem. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), leveraging Chainlink's technology to facilitate seamless onchain transactions for Mastercard's vast user base. The initiative underscores Chainlink's mission to bridge the gap between conventional financial systems and blockchain technology, enhancing accessibility and functionality for users worldwide.