Chainlink named Myriad’s exclusive oracle provider for 2026 World Cup markets

Myriad said it will expand Chainlink’s existing runtime integration to automate settlement and clearing for 2026 FIFA World Cup prediction markets, alongside a $100,000 trading competition.

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Summary

Myriad said Chainlink will serve as the exclusive oracle infrastructure provider for its 2026 FIFA World Cup match prediction markets. The company said it is expanding the Chainlink Runtime Environment already used for crypto price markets to automate settlement and clearing for World Cup-related markets, and it plans a $100,000 trading competition tied to the tournament. Oracle infrastructure is central to prediction markets because it brings verified external event data into blockchain-based systems so outcomes can be confirmed and payouts processed.

Terms & Concepts
  • oracle infrastructure: Technology that supplies verified external data to on-chain applications so markets can settle based on real-world outcomes.
  • Chainlink Runtime Environment: Chainlink’s operating framework used to connect applications with data and automate actions such as market settlement.
  • prediction markets: Markets where participants trade based on the expected outcome of future events.