Chainlink Functions product
Overview
Chainlink Functions is a product in the Chainlink oracle ecosystem that enables smart contracts to request custom off-chain computations via user-defined JavaScript functions. It allows smart contracts to access any web API and perform arbitrary logic, with the results verified by a decentralized network of nodes. This expands the capabilities of smart contracts beyond on-chain data feeds.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Chainlink Functions connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Chainlink, Chainlink Labs.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
launched | Chainlink | 95% |
launched | Chainlink Labs | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chainlink Functions?
Chainlink Functions is a product in the Chainlink oracle ecosystem that enables smart contracts to request custom off-chain computations via user-defined JavaScript functions.
What can smart contracts do with Chainlink Functions?
Chainlink Functions allows smart contracts to access any web API and perform arbitrary logic, with results verified by a decentralized network of nodes.
Who launched Chainlink Functions?
Chainlink Functions was launched by Chainlink and is owned by Chainlink Labs.