👉 Chainlink = Secure bridge between blockchain smart contracts and real-world data.

#Chainlink $LINK Overview 👇

Founded: 2017 by Sergey Nazarov & Steve Ellis

Purpose: Decentralized oracle network connecting smart contracts with real-world data

Problem Solved: Eliminates reliance on centralized oracles for off-chain info

Milestones

2017: ICO launch

2018: Acquired Town Crier

2019: Partnership with Google

Utility of LINK

Payment to node operators for data feeds

Staking & rewards for accurate information

Ensures tamper-proof, reliable smart contract execution

Features of $LINK

Partners: Google, SWIFT

Integrations: Harmony, Celer, Polygon (Matic)

Consensus: Threshold signatures on Ethereum

Supply: 1 Billion #LINK