Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchain to real-world data and off-chain computation.Chainlink Network is driven by a large open-source community of data providers, node operators, smart contract developers, researchers, security auditors, and more.
Essential details:
- Chainlink was launched as an ICO on 19 September 2017
- Created by Sergey Nazarov, the CEO of SmartContract.com, Chainlink’s parent company.
Why invest in Chainlink?
- Vital for advanced smart contracts
Expands the capabilities of smart contracts by enabling access to real-world data and off-chain computation.
- Flexible
Chainlink can run on any existing blockchain, which makes it possible to use the public blockchain, the company’s own blockchain and others.
- Strong partnerships
Chainlink managed to partner with over 800+ companies in the last four years. Some examples of partners are Google, Oracle, Solana
Whitepaper: https://chain.link/whitepaper