Chainlink LINK
Rank #15| Price in XMR | 0.02712930 XMR |
| 1 XMR buys | 36.86 LINK |
| Market Cap vs XMR | 1.1× larger |
| vs XMR (24h) Holding LINK vs holding XMR | ▲ 1.3% LINK outperformed XMR |
| vs XMR (7d) Holding LINK vs holding XMR | ▲ 17.9% LINK outperformed XMR |
| vs XMR (30d) Holding LINK vs holding XMR | ▲ 17.7% LINK outperformed XMR |
| vs XMR (1yr) Holding LINK vs holding XMR | ▼ 72.5% XMR outperformed LINK |
| Circulating Supply | 748,099,970 LINK |
| Max Supply | 1,000,000,000 LINK |
| 24h High | $11.72 |
| 24h Low | $11.09 |
| All-Time High | $52.70 (-78.1%) |
| ATH Date | 2021-05-09 |
| Market Cap Rank | #15 |
About Chainlink
Chainlink is the industry-standard decentralized oracle network that solves the "oracle problem" by connecting smart contracts with real-world data. Blockchains cannot access external information on their own, so Chainlink acts as a secure bridge, enabling smart contracts to react to real-world events using verified, tamper-proof data. It is widely considered one of the first decentralized oracle networks and is the market leader in bringing off-chain data on-chain.
The platform operates through a decentralized network of nodes that fetch, validate, and deliver data to smart contracts. When a contract requests information like a stock price, a committee of independent nodes retrieves and aggregates the data to reach consensus, then delivers a single trustworthy answer. Chainlink offers a suite of services including Data Feeds for asset prices, CCIP for cross-chain token transfers and messaging, Automation for triggering smart contract functions, and Proof of Reserve for verifying asset collateralization.
Chainlink has established itself as critical infrastructure for both DeFi and institutional adoption, with partnerships including Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, UBS, ANZ, Fidelity International, and J.P. Morgan. Its institutional products include the Chainlink Runtime Environment for tokenized asset workflows, Confidential Compute for privacy-preserving computation, and the Automated Compliance Engine for embedding regulatory rules into smart contracts.
The LINK token is the native asset used to pay node operators for services, fund subscription accounts, and incentivize network security through staking. Node operators stake LINK as collateral, which can be slashed if they provide inaccurate data. Chainlink was co-founded in 2017 by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis, who co-authored the white paper with Ari Juels, and raised $32 million in its September 2017 ICO.
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Where to buy & swap Chainlink (LINK)
24 exchanges support Chainlink (LINK) — compare each one's grade, KYC and AML policy and fees. Click an exchange name for its full profile.
| Exchange | Grade | KYC | AML | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfacash | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| Baltex | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| BitcoinVN | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | 0.1%–3% |
| BitXchange | B | Never | Risk based | 0.5%–1% |
| CCE Cash | A | Rare | Risk based | 0.4%–0.8% |
| Changee | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| ChangeHero | C | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| ChangeNOW | C | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | 1.5%–3.5% |
| Coinbase | — | Required | Enforced | — |
| Exolix | B | Varies by provider | Risk based | 0.75%–1.5% |
| FixedFloat | C | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | 0.5%–1% |
| GhostSwap | C | Rare | Risk based | — |
| GoDex | C | Rare | Risk based | — |
| Kraken | — | Required | Enforced | — |
| LetsExchange | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| n.exchange | D | Rare | Undisclosed | — |
| QuickEx | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| SimpleSwap | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| StealthEX | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | 1%–2.5% |
| Swapgate | B | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| Swapuz | C | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |
| Trocador | A | Varies by provider | Varies by provider | Varies |
| xChange.me | A | Not stated | Risk based | 1.5%–2.75% |
| XGRAM | C | Likely if suspicious | Risk based | — |