Performances
RD Popularity Index
RD Growth Index
| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 60d | 90d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.44% | 1.60% | 6.99% | 13.81% | 69.28% | 3.17% |
Revenue & Burn
Protocol income
$4.46MBuyback funds
$4.46MBurn funds
--Buyback ratio
100.0%Protocol funds over time
Monthly amounts & ratios
| Period | Protocol income | Buyback funds | Burn funds | Buyback ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $4.46M | $4.46M | -- | 100.0% |
| Aug 2026 | $4.48M | $4.48M | -- | 100.0% |
| Jul 2026 | $5.76M | $5.76M | -- | 100.0% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.6M | $4.6M | -- | 100.0% |
| May 2026 | $4.64M | $4.64M | -- | 100.0% |
| Apr 2026 | $5.8M | $5.8M | -- | 100.0% |
Comparison
Team
Fundraising
| Round | Amount | Valuation | Date | Source | Investor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICO | $ 32M | -- | Sep 20, 2017 | -- | -- |
Investment
Tokenomics
Unlock Progress
Data source: CoinGecko
Top Holders
| Address | Token | Quantity | 7d | Percentage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance 28 (efcb) |   LINK | 42,202,982 | -- | 4.22% | $583.66M |
| 0xbc10...db5e | LINK | 40,875,543.63 | -- | 4.09% | $565.3M |
| Chainlink: Noncirculating Supply 16 (ca80) | LINK | 30,000,000 | -- | 3% | $414.9M |
Open Markets
| # | Exchange | Pair | Price | +2% depth | -2% depth | Volume (24h) | volume % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HHTXCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $221,190 | $427,143 | $42,545,796 | 14.55% |
| 2 | LINK/USD | $12.62 | $757,614 | $888,754 | $32,011,933 | 10.95% | |
| 3 | PPhemexCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $1,473,574 | $1,541,937 | $17,988,169 | 6.15% |
| 4 | PPoloniexCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $217,921 | $201,619 | $11,652,901 | 3.98% |
| 5 | OOKXCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.61 | $621,252 | $843,806 | $10,244,281 | 3.50% |
| 6 | BBybitCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $280,544 | $295,912 | $9,356,800 | 3.20% |
| 7 | LINK/WETH | $12.58 | $607,139 | $605,314 | $7,277,759 | 2.49% | |
| 8 | BBitgetCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $861,294 | $574,267 | $5,036,156 | 1.72% |
| 9 | BBingXCEX | LINK/USDT | $12.62 | $1,321,194 | $1,194,984 | $5,027,991 | 1.72% |
| 10 | BBithumbCEX | LINK/KRW | $12.71 | $70,946 | $160,830 | $1,866,218 | 0.64% |
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About Chainlink
Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that acts as a bridge between blockchains and real-world data. Its core business is providing reliable, tamper-proof data feeds and cross-chain communication services (such as CCIP) for smart contracts. The main market pain point it solves is the 'oracle problem': blockchains cannot directly access external data (like asset prices or weather), which limits their practical use. Chainlink's competitive edge lies in its proven reliability, extensive adoption across major DeFi protocols, and its ability to securely connect multiple blockchains. In the past six months (2026-02-28 to 2026-08-29), Chainlink has continued to expand its integration ecosystem, adding support for more networks and strengthening its position as critical infrastructure for tokenized assets and cross-chain applications. Notably, it has seen increased adoption in institutional finance, such as providing data for tokenized securities and stablecoins. No significant negative events have been reported in the last two years, aside from general market volatility affecting token prices.
Chainlink started in 2017 as a decentralized oracle network, launching its mainnet in 2019 to bridge off-chain data to on-chain smart contracts. Its Price Feeds became the industry standard for DeFi, securing tens of billions in value. In 2022, Chainlink introduced CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol), a pivotal move beyond oracles into cross-chain infrastructure. The turning point came in 2025-2026 when major institutions migrated from LayerZero to CCIP following security concerns: KelpDAO's attack triggered $4 billion in asset migrations, followed by Kraken, Mantle's Super Portal ($2.5B), and BitGo's WBTC ($7.3B). Wyoming state selected CCIP for its FRNT stablecoin, marking the first government-level adoption. DTCC chose Chainlink as the data layer for its 24/7 tokenized collateral platform, while Nethermind (Ethereum core team) abandoned LayerZero for CCIP. Chainlink also expanded into traditional finance with Asia-Pacific stock data streams (Samsung, SK Hynix) and NUVA's tokenized housing assets. These milestones transformed Chainlink from a price-feed oracle into the standard infrastructure for cross-chain settlement, institutional tokenization, and regulatory-compliant blockchain finance.
Positive factors:
Buybacks: On Aug 15, Chainlink repurchased 127,740 LINK (~$1.12M), raising its reserve to 5.48M LINK; the prior week it bought ~140,000 LINK at an average cost of ~$11.19, showing continued conversion of revenue into LINK.
Commercial fee shift: The BUILD program is moving to commercial agreements paid in LINK or other liquid tokens, with final rewards ending July 7, strengthening the link between network usage and LINK utility.
Institutional progress: Circle Arc mainnet launches Sep 16 with Chainlink as a Scale and initial custody/connectivity partner; DTCC selected Chainlink as the data layer for its tokenized collateral platform targeting Q4 2026 production.
Chainlink has seen frequent team changes recently. On the joining side: in May 2026, Emir B. joined as Strategic Partnerships, Banking & Capital Markets; in June, Andrew McCormick became Head of Institutional and Market Development; in July, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos joined as Head of Legal; in August, Taylor Barr joined as Head of Policy and Carolyn Rogers as Director of Product Marketing; in September, Tova Kaufmann joined as Senior Communications Lead. On the departure side: Adam Minehardt (Head of Public Policy) left in May 2026; Chirag Dhull (Head of Product and Industry Marketing) left in April 2026.