Chainlink (LINK)Tokenomics
Chainlink (LINK) tokenomics: supply, distribution & unlock schedule. AI-generated analysis updated daily.
What is Chainlink (LINK)?
Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data. As of August 18, 2026, LINK trades at $9.44 with a market capitalization of $7.06B. The price is up 0.00% in the last 24 hours.
Supply Metrics
Detailed tokenomics analysis for Chainlink is being generated. The supply metrics above are live. Come back shortly for the full breakdown of issuance, distribution and value-accrual mechanics.
Chainlink Tokenomics FAQ
Live circulating supply data for LINK is shown in the metrics card above and refreshes automatically.
Chainlink does not have a hard maximum supply cap. Live circulating vs max supply ratios refresh from CoinGecko in the metrics card above.
LINK is paid to node operators for reliable data. Token demand rises with oracle usage; staking locks up float and affects effective supply. Live circulating vs max supply ratios refresh from CoinGecko in the metrics card above.
LINK issuance pays for oracle reliability. Staking locks float, reducing effective inflation even when nominal issuance continues.
Market cap = circulating supply × current price. Fully-diluted valuation uses max supply instead and is usually a more honest comparison across tokens with very different unlock schedules.
The supply metrics above pull directly from live sources and refresh automatically. For vesting calendars, team/investor allocation splits and cliff dates, cross-reference the project's tokenomics docs and tracking dashboards such as TokenUnlocks or CryptoRank — we surface category-specific analysis when our pipeline finishes generating it for LINK.