2024 has been a year of progress and collaboration within the Chainlink Build and Scale programs. This post covers important highlights and adoption metrics from the programs. Build and Scale teams—share your key highlights and milestones from 2024 in the comments ↓ Scale Program Highlights The Scale program has seen exceptional growth this year, with 16 chains now part of the initiative and an impressive 4,000+ developers actively building across these networks using the Chainlink standard. • The adoption and usage of Scale blockchains continues to rise, with more than 300M Total Verified Messages (TVM) across all chains. • Hackathons have proven to be a great way to engage the community and drive the development of novel applications. This year, 1,878 hackathon participants have contributed to 176 projects across Scale chains. Build Program Highlights The Build program has continued to be a catalyst for innovation, with 41 new teams joining this year. • Momentum threads have reached 1.45M impressions, demonstrating the program’s visibility and growing influence. • 81 speaking opportunities have been secured for Build members, enabling them to showcase their project development at major conferences and panels. • 10+ collaborations between Build teams. • 7 of the 16 Scale chains now have Build projects innovating within their ecosystems. The progress we’ve seen from the Build and Scale programs in 2024 speaks volumes about the incredible dedication and innovation of the teams involved. It’s not just about individual milestones—this is a year of collaboration, growth, and community. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue to see these programs evolve and drive innovation within the onchain industry.