Chainlink
Oracle platform for price feeds, low-latency data streams, cross-chain messaging (CCIP), VRF and automation.
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Chainlink key facts
| Category | Blockchain oracle |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum, EVM networks and others |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Token | LINK |
| Open source | Yes, Chainlink node code on GitHub (smartcontractkit/chainlink) |
LINK token
- Price
- $14.3 +3.6% 24h
- Market cap
- $10.7B
- Fully diluted value
- $14.3B
- 30-day change
- +19.6%
Market data: CoinGecko, updated Sep 26, 2026. Educational content, not financial advice.
What is Chainlink?
Chainlink is an oracle platform whose products include Data Feeds, Data Streams, CCIP, VRF, Automation and Proof of Reserve. Data Feeds use a push model that updates on a deviation threshold or heartbeat; Data Streams use a pull design. Its homepage lists $34.18 trillion in transaction value enabled as of Sep 2, 2026.
Chainlink usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
Chainlink pros and cons
- Widest product range: feeds, streams, CCIP, VRF and Proof of Reserve
- Push feeds update on both a deviation threshold and a heartbeat
- Used by Aave, GMX and Lido, per its homepage
- Data Feeds do not stream: they update only on threshold or heartbeat
- Low-latency data needs the separate Data Streams product
Chainlink FAQ
What is Chainlink?
Chainlink is an oracle platform whose products include Data Feeds, Data Streams, CCIP, VRF, Automation and Proof of Reserve. Data Feeds use a push model that updates on a deviation threshold or heartbeat; Data Streams use a pull design. Its homepage lists $34.18 trillion in transaction value enabled as of Sep 2, 2026.
How much value is locked in Chainlink?
$1.8B according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 21 chains: Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Base, Ronin, Arbitrum and others.
How much do users pay Chainlink in fees?
$5.6M over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does Chainlink have a token?
Yes, LINK. Its market cap was $10.7B on CoinGecko on Sep 26, 2026. Educational content, not financial advice.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Chainlink: official site, Chainlink: Home, Chainlink: GitHub repository. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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