Accuweather Collaborates With API3 in aim to Provide Blockchain-Powered Weather Data

Accuweather reported it is tethering weather data to blockchain technology by hosting an API3 Airnode. 

Accuweather Collaborates With API3 in aim to Provide Blockchain-Powered Weather Data

AccuWeather Inc. is an American media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services worldwide. 

The Company revealed that it is collaborating with blockchain oracle provider API3 and Web API operators will be able to access Accuweather's on-chain weather data. 

Accuweather, the firm is hosting its API3 oracle node to provide a "seamless Web3 wrapper that enables Web API providers to offer Accuweather's world-class climate data directly onchain" The service will give decentralized application (dapp) operators the ability to access weather data via the API3 Airnode infrastructure. Accuweather and API3 both believe that the collaborative effort will empower people with accurate weather predictions and warnings tied to storms. 

"The application and use of Accuweather's weather data leveraged independently on an API oracle, has the potential to make lasting impacts through a range of industries and even in emerging markets." According Accuweather's senior vice president of business development said in a statement "As one of the first giant weather data and forecast providers to enter the blockcahin space, we have a unique view into the demand and usage of the marketplace which puts us on a strong footing as we explore new opportunities for growth and how we can better serve users."

Read: Polygon Increases KYC Scrutiny of Potential Investments and Grants in India