What is Switchboard?

Switchboard is a decentralized, multi-chain oracle protocol that enables blockchain applications to access real-world data and generate verifiable randomness. By bridging the gap between on-chain smart contracts and off-chain data sources—such as price feeds, weather conditions, or random number generation—Switchboard empowers a wide range of decentralized applications across multiple blockchains. What sets Switchboard apart is its permissionless and community-driven architecture. Unlike traditional oracle services that rely on centralized operators, Switchboard allows anyone to act as a node operator or publish data feeds, fostering greater decentralization and resilience. The protocol has raised $11 million in seed funding from major backers including the Solana Foundation, Aptos, Tribe Capital, Rockaway, and Bixin Ventures, supporting its mission to build robust, cross-chain oracle infrastructure.