Accuweather Collaborates With API3 To Provide Blockchain-Powered Weather Data

Accuweather said Wednesday that it is tethering weather data to blockchain technology by hosting an API3 Airnode.

The American media company that provides commercial weather forecasts revealed that its collaboration with blockchain oracle provider API3 and said Web API operators will be able to access Accuweather’s on-chain weather data.

The service will give decentralized application (dapp) operators the ability to access weather data via the API3 Airnode infrastructure.

Both Accuweather and API3 believe that the collaborative effort will empower people with accurate weather predictions and warnings tied to storms.

"By running its own oracle node, AccuWeather will further establish itself as a foundational data provider in the developing dApp space through direct interaction with decentralized developers and data consumers, demonstrating the value, impact and breadth of weather data across various platforms and applications," the company said in a statement.

“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,” said AccuWeather Senior Vice President of Business Development Paul Lentz.

“As one of the first major weather data and forecast providers to enter the blockchain 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.”

“As legacy organizations and new projects alike turn to blockchain technology to enhance or innovate processes, the need for transparent and reliable data has increased tremendously, and AccuWeather is a prime example of commitment to bringing value to the decentralized space – straight from the source, directly to dApps” said Heikki Vänttinen, co-founder of API3.

Accuweather revealed last year it had partnered with Chainlink to provide weather data and insights on-chain. The company explained at the time that it would be hosting a Chainlink oracle node.