Sergey Nazarov discusses how de-globalization and local instability are driving crypto adoption, emphasizing that reliable oracles, cross-chain bridges, and real-world asset tokenization are critical for blockchain ecosystems to succeed at scale.
In this interview at a Stellar conference, Chainlink's Sergey Nazarov addresses two inconvenient truths about crypto: the need for standardized frameworks enabling cross-chain transactions at scale, and the user experience barrier preventing self-custody adoption. He argues that de-globalization and regional instability are accelerating crypto adoption as alternatives to fragmented traditional finance. Nazarov highlights Chainlink's impact, noting it has enabled over $25 trillion in transaction value and secures over $100 billion at rest across DeFi. He advises Stellar builders to focus on real-world asset tokenization backed by reliable oracles, cross-chain infrastructure, and compliance systems, positioning this as the next major growth phase for blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrencies and NFTs.