Crypto Classic - 22. Chainlink (LINK)

I’d like to post a series of articles under the name of “Crypto Classic”. It’s more like educating myself. But it could be helpful for some community members too.

Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network and cryptocurrency that aims to connect smart contracts on the blockchain with real-world data and off-chain resources. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code, but they lack the ability to access external data on their own. Chainlink provides a solution to this limitation by acting as a bridge between blockchains and real-world data.

The Chainlink network consists of nodes called “oracles” that retrieve data from various sources, such as APIs, websites, and data feeds. These oracles then securely deliver the data to smart contracts, enabling them to interact with real-world events and external data inputs. Chainlink aims to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data by utilizing a decentralized network of oracles and employing mechanisms like reputation systems and cryptographic techniques.

The LINK token is the native cryptocurrency of the Chainlink network. It serves several purposes within the ecosystem. Firstly, it is used as a form of payment to compensate node operators (oracles) for retrieving and delivering data to smart contracts. Node operators stake LINK tokens as collateral, and if they provide incorrect or manipulated data, they may lose their staked tokens.

Additionally, LINK can be used as a utility token within Chainlink’s ecosystem. Developers can use LINK to pay for various services and access additional features of the Chainlink network. The LINK token has gained significant popularity and market value, being listed on numerous cryptocurrency exchanges and experiencing notable price appreciation since its launch.

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@dangcongsu @loile8763 @kim486599 Thank you for the reply. :slightly_smiling_face:

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You let gpt write these pieces?

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Hi Ichiban, thanks for the reply. Yes I do. Although it’s not my writing, I think it’s still useful for myself and some community members. You can check my first disclosure here :slight_smile:

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hahahha BUUSTED my friend. Its allright though, becareful with Chat GPT though, its trained to 2021 and has no access to the internet. Unless ofcourse you used a custom model that has been granted internet access.

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Don’t worry my fren. I read the output of GPT carefully and don’t post it if the output is useless. My Azuki post is a good example. :slight_smile:

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