Chainlink

Chainlink (LINK) was launched in 2017 by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis as a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data, enabling blockchain applications to access off-chain information like price feeds, weather data, and sports scores. As the infrastructure layer bridging blockchains with external systems, Chainlink has become essential to the DeFi ecosystem by providing reliable, tamper-proof data that powers lending protocols, derivatives platforms, and automated trading systems.

The Chainlink ecosystem consists of thousands of independent node operators who earn LINK tokens for delivering data, alongside a growing network of data providers, blockchain integrations, and enterprise partnerships. Major DeFi protocols like Aave, Compound, and Synthetix rely on Chainlink's price feeds, while traditional companies including Google Cloud, Oracle, and SWIFT have explored integrations with Chainlink's oracle services.

At CoinDesk, we provide in-depth Chainlink news coverage tracking oracle network expansions, enterprise partnerships, and the critical role of reliable data infrastructure in blockchain adoption. Our reporting covers everything from new Chainlink integrations and LINK tokenomics to the broader implications of oracle technology for Web3 development and traditional finance integration.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Chainlink

Tech

Aave DAO Votes to Integrate Chainlink Proof of Reserves to Tighten Network Security

Although the decentralized lending protocol’s data is inherently on-chain, introducing Chainlink’s PoR would help mitigate the risk of attacks on the Aave protocol.

By Cam ThompsonDec 22, 2022

(MidJourney/CoinDesk)

Finance

Chainlink Whale ‘Oldwhite’ Used More Than 150 Wallets to Avoid Staking Limits

The crypto wallet labeled “Oldwhite” on OpenSea is connected to over 1 million staked LINK tokens, blockchain data shows, even though Chainlink officials tried to get "greater inclusion" from a broad base of participants by limiting each wallet to 7,000 LINK tokens.

By Sage D. YoungDec 12, 2022

(Augustus Burnham Shute/Wikipedia, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Chainlink’s First Staking Pool Pulls in $170M of LINK Tokens, Hitting Community Limit After 2 Days

Staking started Tuesday, and 24.27 million LINK tokens were locked in by Thursday to secure the network.

By Sage D. YoungDec 8, 2022

THORSwap has extended its product offering. (Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)

Markets

Chainlink Staking Opens With Initial $51M Inflow

Staking started Tuesday, and 7 million LINK tokens were locked in the first 30 minutes to secure the network.

By Camomile ShumbaDec 7, 2022

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov (Chainlink)

Tech

Blockchain Data Provider Chainlink Launches Staking of Its Native Token LINK

Staking will provide incentives that will enable the Chainlink system to grow, according to co-founder Sergey Nazarov.

By Camomile ShumbaDec 6, 2022

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov (Chainlink)

Markets

Chainlink ‘Smart Money’ Might Be Pulling LINK Tokens Off Exchanges to Stake Them

The price of LINK is up 28% in the past two weeks.

By Sage D. YoungDec 5, 2022

(Markus Winkler/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

‘Proof of Reserves’ Emerges as a Favored Way to Prevent Another FTX

Several exchanges, including Binance, have announced plans to use the auditing technique to reassure customers.

By Frederick MunawaNov 17, 2022

(MirageC/Getty Images)

Learn

SWIFT Is Partnering With Chainlink: Here’s the Down-low on the Blockchain Data Provider

Chainlink said it is helping Belgium-based SWIFT make token transfers and communicate across all blockchain environments.

By Camomile ShumbaNov 2, 2022

Sergey Nazarov (left) and Jonathan Ehrenfeld Solé (Chainlink Labs)

Finance

Hedge Fund Two Sigma to Provide Data to Blockchain Information Network Chainlink

The massive fund, which manages about $60 billion in assets, will provide derivatives-related data to Chainlink.

By Brandy BetzOct 5, 2022

(Chainlink)

Finance

SWIFT Partners With Crypto Data Provider Chainlink on Cross-Chain Protocol in TradFi Play

Interest from institutional investors moving into crypto has been “undeniable,” according to SWIFT’s Strategy Director.

By Aoyon AshrafSep 28, 2022

(Swift)
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