Chainlink price

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Top market cap
$18.1500
+$0.55700 (+3.16%)
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Market cap
$12.30B #10
Circulating supply
678.1M / 1B
All-time high
$52.9920
24h volume
$641.80M
4.1 / 5

About Chainlink

Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data such as price feeds, weather information, and more. This is essential because blockchains cannot access external data on their own. For investors, LINK offers exposure to a technology that plays a critical role in enabling more complex and useful blockchain applications. Launched in 2017, Chainlink is widely used in the DeFi space and beyond. Its decentralized approach to delivering data helps ensure reliability and security, making it a trusted solution for developers building on various blockchain platforms.
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Chainlink’s price performance

28% better than the stock market
Past year
+38.76%
$13.08
3 months
+22.79%
$14.78
30 days
+39.51%
$13.01
7 days
-1.72%
$18.47
62%
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Chainlink on socials

iWantCoinNews📈
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Institutional inflow into digital assets, per 28th July. Source: @CoinSharesCo. $ETH is leading this week's inflow bringing its total to 4.9 billion dollars this month. Institutions keep stacking $SOL and $XRP, while $SUI also experiences significant interest compared to the rest of the altcoin market. I also saw a SEI guide on the Coinshares website. So I'm wondering if institutions are also interested in $SEI.
TechFlow
TechFlow
SEC's new standards are announced, and the wave of spot ETF approvals is about to be staged?
Written by: 1912212.eth, Foresight News On July 29, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the approval of the physical creation and redemption mechanism for crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), a change that mainly used a cash creation and redemption model, significantly reducing transaction costs and improving efficiency. In addition, the U.S. SEC has also announced the listing standards for spot ETFs, and the implementation of the new standards is expected to take effect in September or October 2025, aiming to simplify the listing process of ETFs and open the door to mainstream finance for more crypto assets. Futures must be listed on major exchanges such as Coinbase for at least 6 months The SEC's new listing criteria primarily focus on the eligibility requirements and operational mechanisms for crypto ETPs. First, in-kind creations and redemptions are officially allowed, meaning authorized participants can exchange ETP shares for actual crypto assets instead of cash. This model can reduce tax burdens, reduce trading friction, and enhance ETF liquidity. In his statement, the SEC chairman emphasized that this decision aims to provide crypto ETPs with similar treatment to traditional ETFs while maintaining market integrity. Previously, crypto ETPs were forced to use a cash model, leading to higher operational costs and potential manipulation risks. Additionally, the SEC has established "universal listing standards" that require crypto assets to be listed on futures on major exchanges like Coinbase for at least 6 months. This regulation aims to ensure that assets have sufficient liquidity and market depth to avoid manipulation. According to documents cited by Phyrex, ETFs for tokens without futures or newer altcoins such as meme coins such as Bonk and Trump require a 40 Act. Which project ETFs may be approved Bitcoin and Ethereum's spot ETFs, which have already been approved in 2024 and 2025, respectively, will continue to benefit from the optimization of physical mechanisms. According to SoSoValue data, as of July 31, 2025, the cumulative total net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States has reached $55.11 billion. The US Ethereum spot ETF has achieved a cumulative total net inflow of $9.62 billion, and has grown rapidly after breaking out of the sluggish period. The approval of spot ETFs has undoubtedly had a good effect on supporting the rise in its currency price. The new standard opens the door for altcoins. Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) are seen as the first beneficiaries. Cboe's proposal explicitly mentions that SOL and XRP ETPs are expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, with an active futures market. XRP's futures contracts were officially launched on Coinbase on April 22 this year, and XRP's cross-border payment applications have also attracted institutional interest. Analysts predict that the approval probability of these ETFs is high, potentially by the end of 2025. Other potential projects include Chainlink, Polkadot, and Cardano, among others, which meet the time-to-market requirements and are backed by emerging futures contracts. Not all projects can pass the exam, though: DOGE may be excluded due to its lack of futures history unless its market maturity increases. Overall, the new standard is expected to approve 10-15 new ETFs, covering the top 20 crypto assets by market capitalization, driving the industry's transformation from speculation to investment. Coinbase may be the biggest beneficiary On May 9, Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of Coinbase, launched the first CFTC-regulated 24/7 trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum leveraged futures in the United States, covering both retail and institutional users. This marks the first time that the U.S. derivatives market has been trading around the clock, allowing users to hedge risks and capture market opportunities at any time. Coinbase also plans to introduce perpetual contracts, with more compliant derivatives available in the future. Coinbase, as the largest crypto exchange in the United States, stands to benefit significantly from the SEC's new standards. Firstly, the criteria directly reference Coinbase as an eligibility benchmark: coins traded on the platform for more than 6 months are eligible to apply for ETPs, reinforcing Coinbase's regulatory influence. This means that Coinbase-listed assets are more easily converted into ETF products, attracting more issuers to work with them. For example, Coinbase has acted as custodian for several Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, with its custody business revenue growing by 30% in the first quarter of 2025. Second, the new standard will increase Coinbase's trading volume and revenue. The physical redemption mechanism requires ETF issuers to hold actual crypto assets, which will drive institutional block trading through Coinbase. Bloomberg analysts estimate that this could generate an additional $1 billion in fee revenue per year for Coinbase. Additionally, as more ETFs are approved, retail investors will turn to Coinbase to purchase the underlying assets, creating a positive feedback loop. On February 21 this year, the U.S. SEC withdrew its lawsuit against Coinbase without any fines. In terms of policy, Coinbase has no major obstacles. The new standard elevates Coinbase's legitimacy, shifting it from a regulatory adversary to a partner. The CFTC's approval power for spot ETFs may be preempted The CFTC, as a commodity regulator, plays an increasingly important role in the spot ETF space. Crypto assets like Bitcoin are considered commodities, so the regulation of spot ETFs involves the SEC's coordination with the CFTC. In 2025, the White House policy report called for increased cooperation between the two, including the establishment of a "safe harbor" mechanism to avoid regulatory overlap. The CFTC's leadership vacuum (chairmanship vacancy) has led to delays in decision-making, but it also presents an opportunity for the crypto industry: the CFTC favors a looser commodity framework, potentially accelerating derivatives innovation for spot ETFs. If the CFTC further treats more crypto as a commodity, spot ETF approvals will be quicker, reducing the SEC's securities review burden. Twitter KOL qianbafrank commented that the new listing standards of the U.S. SEC mean that "the SEC's approval authority for crypto asset spot ETFs has been transferred to the CFCT (Commodity and Futures Commission), because the CFCT is the main decision-making regulator for which assets can own futures contracts." However, the CFTC's influence also poses challenges: if crypto futures market manipulation events increase, the CFTC may intensify scrutiny, indirectly dragging down spot ETFs. The report reveals that the CFTC has handled several crypto fraud cases in 2025, which could require ETF issuers to adhere to stricter reporting standards.
jfab.eth
jfab.eth
The combination of @symbioticfi Relay + @chainlink Functions. Plus, ability to leverage CCIP within setup.🔥 I remember when I met the @concero_io team at a CL event in Brussels. They were just building Concero v1 and I immediately knew they’re chads. Promising project & team.
Concero
Concero
In cross-chain communication, relayers are essential for transmitting messages between blockchain networks. In Concero V2, these relayers, powered by @symbioticfi operators, are designed to avoid centralization and security risks common in traditional systems.

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Chainlink FAQ

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Dive deeper into Chainlink

Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that enables blockchain-based smart contracts to access reliable real-world data stored off-chain. To accomplish this, Chainlink rewards data providers, known as oracles, for providing accurate and valuable data in exchange for Chainlink's native ERC-20 cryptocurrency, LINK.

Chainlink comprises nearly 1000 independent decentralized oracle networks that provide crypto market data, FX rates, indices, weather readings, sports stats, election results, flight information, and other information to smart contracts on over 12 blockchain networks. Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum, Fantom, Harmony, and Polygon are among the blockchains supported by Chainlink.

To become an oracle in the Chainlink ecosystem, data providers must first stake a predetermined number of LINK tokens to maintain the integrity of the network. If data providers are found to be involved in jeopardizing the network's viability, Chainlink will reduce its stakes.

Beyond being a provider of decentralized data, Chainlink offers several services, such as Verifiable Random Function (VRF), Keepers, Proof of Reserve (PoR), and Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). The network's Off-Chain Reporting (OCR) also enables nodes to provide ten times more data to smart contracts while reducing operating costs by 90%.

LINK price and tokenomics

Chainlink's supply is hard-capped at 1 billion LINK tokens. Investors received 35% of the total supply, while node operators and ecosystem rewards received 35%. Chainlink's parent company, SmartContract.com, received 30% of LINK supply. LINK tokens enter circulation when node operators receive LINK as a reward, investors who hold LINK, or projects that receive LINK as an acquisition or sell them on the open market.

About the founders

Chainlink was founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneur Sergey Nazarov and software engineer Steve Ellis. Before launching Chainlink, Nasarov worked on several projects centered on peer-to-peer technology. He co-founded ExistLocal, a peer-to-peer marketplace for tourists, in 2009. He was instrumental in the launch of CryptaMail, a fully decentralized mail service, five years later. Nazarov also collaborated with Steve Ellis to launch two other companies in 2014, including SmartContract.com.

Chainlink's technical advisors include prominent figures inside and outside the blockchain industry. Eric Schmidt, former chairman, and CEO of Google, Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, and Tom Gonser, co-founder of DocuSign, are among those on this list. According to Crunchbase, Chainlink has raised $32 million from investors such as Fundamental Labs, Andreas Schwartz, and Nirvana Capital.

Chainlink highlights

Chainlink integrates weather data from Google Cloud

Since 2019, Google Cloud and Chainlink have been working together to allow Chainlink to incorporate Google Cloud data. Chainlink has now fully integrated decentralized weather data from the Google Cloud in 2021. The Google Chainlink integration employs an oracle node, which continuously sends data from the outside world into the Chainlink network. This data is then combined and made accessible in aggregate form for blockchain applications.

Chainlink partners UNESCO and UNICEF

Chainlink joined forces with UNESCO in January 2021 to raise awareness about blockchain technology and support promising contributors. After a few months, Chainlink announced a partnership with UNICEF to fund blockchain applications in developing countries.

Chainlink 2.0

The Chainlink team revealed plans to optimize the protocol in April 2021 via the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. According to the whitepaper, the next set of upgrades will focus on enabling a trustless and more decentralized system for running the Chainlink protocol. Notably, a component of this strategy calls for establishing a staking-powered incentive mechanism. As a result, Chainlink can ensure that malicious node operators are penalized while honest data providers are rewarded by implementing a staking economy anchored by LINK.

In June 2022, more than a year after this publication was published, Chainlink announced that Chainlink 2.0 would allow LINK holders to delegate their stake to get more people involved in the protocol's validation process. In addition, the upgrade will include an advanced reputation-tracking system that will generate performance metrics for each node operator.

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Market cap
$12.30B #10
Circulating supply
678.1M / 1B
All-time high
$52.9920
24h volume
$641.80M
4.1 / 5
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