Chainlink announced the launch of a weekend and holiday pricing service, dubbed Chainlink 24/7, that supplies continuous on‑chain price data for tokenized stocks, commodities and other real‑world assets. The rollout is tied to Aave’s Horizon platform, marking the first partnership for the new feed and expanding the utility of Chainlink’s data infrastructure beyond regular market hours.

How the 24/7 Feed Works

According to the Chainlink announcement, the service blends two data sources: during regular market sessions it uses prices from exchanges and extended‑hours trading, while off‑hours it switches to reference prices derived from perpetual futures venues. The system aggregates quotes from multiple futures markets, filters out stale inputs and limits outlier influence, ensuring a single, continuous price series for each asset.

Why Continuous Pricing Matters

DeFi protocols that accept tokenized equities as collateral have historically faced three options when markets close: freeze the market, rely on the last known price, or develop bespoke valuation tools. Chainlink 24/7 aims to eliminate these work‑arounds by providing reliable, on‑chain price updates that reflect derivatives trading activity, even when underlying exchanges are shut. This is intended to help lenders better manage liquidation risk and allow trading platforms and prediction markets to adjust risk settings in real time.

Aave’s Horizon Integration

Aave is integrating the new feeds into Horizon, its institutional lending platform that allows qualified investors to borrow against tokenized assets. The initial rollout will focus on tokenized versions of heavily traded U.S. stocks, giving lenders up‑to‑date collateral valuations throughout weekends and holidays.

What to Watch Next

The launch follows Chainlink’s earlier 24/5 service for U.S. stocks and ETFs, which already supports over $1.6 billion in tokenized equities. Observers will monitor how quickly other protocols adopt the 24/7 feeds, the impact on liquidation events during off‑hours, and whether additional asset classes such as commodities or foreign equities are added to the coverage.