Chainlink, the leading decentralized oracle network, has announced a strategic integration with the Gearbox Protocol, a composable leverage protocol, to power accurate pricing for decentralized finance (DeFi) markets on the Monad blockchain. The integration, which went live on December 19, 2025, aims to strengthen risk management, reduce liquidation risks, and support secure, scalable lending markets by leveraging Chainlink's Price Feeds.
The integration specifically provides robust price data for Gearbox's AUSD, earnAUSD, and MON markets, including the largest USDC liquidity pool on Monad. Gearbox currently has over $175 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), highlighting the significant scale of leverage exposure now reliant on Chainlink's oracle infrastructure. The partnership is seen as a move to meet increased institutional demand for reliable and secure oracle solutions within DeFi.
Chainlink Price Feeds aggregate data from numerous high-quality sources and are secured by a decentralized network of nodes, using cryptographic proofs to resist manipulation and attacks. This enhanced accuracy is critical for determining borrowing limits, liquidation thresholds, and capital deployment strategies, especially during periods of high market volatility where incorrect pricing can lead to cascading losses.
The integration is hosted on Monad, a high-throughput, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed for scalability. The teams emphasized that the collaboration reinforces a commitment to decentralization, security, and user trust, as neither protocol relies on centralized custodians. Analysts suggest this move could set a standard for oracle reliability on emerging EVM-compatible networks, with accurate liquidation mechanisms becoming a key competitive differentiator in the DeFi space.
Following the announcement, the Chainlink (LINK) token was trading around $12.51 on December 20, reflecting a daily gain of 4.82%, though this movement was noted as independent of the integration news.
