The US state of Wyoming has announced the integration of near-real-time onchain reserve verification for its state-issued stablecoin, known as the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). This update comes as the Wyoming Stable Token Commission expands its collaboration with blockchain oracle network Chainlink.
New onchain reserve verification
Officials from the Wyoming Stable Token Commission confirmed Wednesday that Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve technology will now publish independently verified data about FRNT’s reserves and token supply directly onchain. The reserve data is reviewed by The Network Firm and delivered to Chainlink, enabling transparency and close-to-instantaneous updates for holders and regulators.
At the same time, the commission is working to implement Chainlink’s Secure Mint feature. This mechanism will ensure that new FRNT tokens cannot be minted unless reserves meet or exceed the total supply, aiming to maintain parity and protect investor confidence.
Mini dictionary: Chainlink Proof of Reserve, a service that provides automated, onchain verification of an asset’s collateral or backing by connecting independent auditor reports to smart contracts in real time.
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FRNT, launched by Wyoming in January, is designed to be fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury securities. Interest from these reserves is allocated to Wyoming’s School Foundation Program, supporting public education in the state. Wyoming is recognized as a US leader in crypto regulation, and its introduction of the FRNT stablecoin has attracted industry attention.
Two weeks ago, Wyoming completed FRNT’s migration from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). As a result, CCIP now handles FRNT’s cross-chain communication, enabling interoperability with other networks.
| Aspect | Before Integration | After Integration |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve Verification | Manual/Periodic | Near real-time, onchain via Chainlink |
| Cross-chain Infrastructure | LayerZero | Chainlink CCIP |
| Minting Control | Standard process | Secure Mint (reserve-backed issuance) |
Chainlink’s broader financial push
Chainlink, a leading provider of decentralized oracle services, has gained momentum through a series of recent partnerships. The company’s technology now supports tokenized equities, stablecoin settlement, and financial market infrastructure integration, extending its role beyond the crypto industry.
In August, Chainlink became the pricing-data provider for Coinbase’s B20 tokenized equities on the Base network. The data feeds now supply valuations for popular stocks such as Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet, making it possible for DeFi protocols to use these tokens as collateral or for trading and lending.
In June, Chainlink joined major banking groups in Europe and South Korea for Project Pangea, which is testing regulated euro- and won-denominated stablecoins for atomic foreign exchange settlement. This highlights Chainlink’s efforts to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.
Chainlink’s partnerships now include the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which is preparing to use its infrastructure for 24/7 tokenized collateral management. Additionally, Fidelity International, in collaboration with Sygnum and using Chainlink, has introduced a tokenized liquidity fund, with JPMorgan supplying daily net asset value data.
Chainlink’s ongoing expansion in both crypto-native and traditional financial markets has seen integrations with institutions ranging from Coinbase and Fidelity to DTCC, as the company seeks to advance real-time transparency and cross-industry interoperability.
LINK token market performance
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, has surged in value, climbing more than 34% over the past month. On Wednesday, LINK was trading at approximately $11.07, according to pricing data from CoinGecko. Analysts have pointed to Chainlink’s recent technical and institutional partnerships as potential drivers of this growth.
