Commerce Dept Brings U.S. GDP, Inflation Onchain
Commerce Dept Brings U.S. GDP, Inflation Onchain
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Initial on-chain rollout spans ten networks: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Botanix, Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, and ZKsync.
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Each indicator is published through two feeds (current level and quarter-over-quarter change at an annualized rate); Real GDP level feed is expressed in billions of chained 2017 dollars, while the PCE level uses 2017 as the base year.
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Chainlink data feeds are certified with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 1 security standards.
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A parallel, non-Chainlink effort has uploaded BEA GDP data to Bitcoin and Solana networks with Coinbase and Kraken, illustrating broader cross-network government data deployment.
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The Commerce Department’s BEA data on-chain initiative has also involved Pyth Network in August 2025 as part of an earlier BEA-on-chain push, signaling multiple oracle providers were engaged from the outset.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is putting official economic data on public blockchains for the first time. Chainlink reports the partnership will publish real GDP, inflation, and spending figures directly onto ten networks starting this month. This lets developers and crypto investors access government economic data without intermediaries.
The initiative covers three key indicators: real GDP, the PCE price index, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers. Krypto News notes each indicator has two feeds—current level and quarterly change. Data updates will sync with official Bureau of Economic Analysis releases, happening monthly or quarterly.
Six New Data Feeds Across Ten Blockchains
The rollout launches across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Botanix, Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, and ZKsync. Crypto Times reports real GDP is measured in billions of chained 2017 dollars, while the PCE price index uses 2017 as its base year. Two feeds per indicator give developers flexibility—they can pull current values or track quarter-over-quarter changes at annualized rates.
Chainlink's data feeds carry ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 1 security certifications. Head Topics confirmed the partnership began earlier this year. The Commerce Department may expand to more networks based on developer demand.
Government Data Now Powers On-Chain Applications
This move opens new doors for decentralized finance and smart contracts. Developers can now build apps that react to real GDP changes or inflation in real time. Coin Gabbar noted the September 1, 2026 announcement signals the federal government is embracing blockchain infrastructure for public data distribution.
Smart contracts can now automatically trigger based on official economic milestones. A DeFi protocol could adjust interest rates when inflation hits a threshold. Or a prediction market could settle bets using certified government data. This eliminates disputes over which economic figure to trust.
Multiple Oracles Compete to Carry Government Data
Chainlink isn't the only player. Krypto News reports the Commerce Department also uploaded BEA GDP data to Bitcoin and Solana networks through Coinbase and Kraken. Earlier in August 2025, Pyth Network also joined the government data push. This multi-provider approach ensures data reaches different blockchain ecosystems.
Multiple oracle providers competing means lower fees and better uptime for developers. Each network gets redundancy—if one oracle stalls, others keep feeding data. The Commerce Department's strategy treats blockchain networks equally, rather than favoring a single provider. This mirrors how the government published data to websites decades ago.
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