LINK vs. XRP: Lark Davis Bets Chainlink Will Dominate the Next Decade
Forget the old guard. A prominent crypto analyst is placing a long-term bet on the oracle network, claiming it has a fundamental edge over the legacy payment token.
The Oracle's Ascent
Lark Davis argues that Chainlink's (LINK) utility as a decentralized data oracle—connecting smart contracts to real-world information—positions it for exponential growth. He contrasts this with XRP's primary use case in cross-border settlements, a market facing intense competition from both traditional finance upgrades and newer blockchain solutions.
Infinitely Better Fundamentals?
The bullish case hinges on adoption. LINK's technology is becoming critical infrastructure across DeFi, NFTs, and institutional blockchain projects. Every new smart contract application potentially needs reliable data feeds, creating a vast and growing addressable market. XRP's progress, meanwhile, remains tightly coupled with legal battles and bank adoption cycles—a narrative that can feel as slow as the SWIFT system it aims to disrupt.
The Long Game
Davis's 10-year outlook suggests this isn't about next quarter's price action. It's a bet on which protocol becomes more deeply embedded in the global digital economy. Will it be the specialized data conduit or the digital asset for treasury departments? One promises to be the plumbing for Web3; the other is still trying to re-plumb the old bank corridors.
It's the kind of forward-looking call that makes traditional stock pickers nervous—after all, in crypto, a 'long-term hold' can mean waiting a whole three months.
The debate aroundis heating up again and this time, it’s about which crypto project is actually built to last.
During a recentdiscussion, crypto newsletter foundershared a clear stance on where he thinks the next decade is headed.
“I think chainlink is an infinitely better asset than XRP,” Davis said. “I don’t own any LINK at the moment, but I think it’s an infinitely better asset. Their CCIP technology is persuasive.”
Why Lark Davis Favors Chainlink Long Term
Davis explained that his view comes down to how each network is built.
In his words,, while XRP operates more like a closed system. Chainlink’s technology allows different blockchains to communicate and MOVE assets between them, instead of staying locked inside one ecosystem.
“And it has the infrastructure to make all the silos talk to each other and bring assets, you know, move corn from silo to silo,” Davis said. “It’s a pretty amazing piece of technology.”
He also pointed out that Chainlink has recently introduced, something that gives LINK holders a clearer value proposition after years of focusing mainly on utility.
XRP Usage Remains a Question
While Davis was critical, he didn’t completely write XRP off.
He acknowledged that XRP has a strong community, loyal holders, and growing institutional interest. In fact,, showing continued demand from larger investors.
Still, Davis questioned XRP’s real-world usage, noting that daily activity hasn’t grown much despite the project being around for more than a decade.
“I understand why people are investing in XRP,” he said. And if Ripple’s leadership executes perfectly, he believes the upside could still be there. “If Chris and Brad do it right… it’s going to go to, I don’t know, ten bucks or something at some point.”
Infrastructure Is Becoming the Bigger Story
Crypto is shifting toward– areas where Chainlink continues to expand, including through the.
For Davis, that shift is why the next ten years may look very different from the last and why he believes Chainlink is better positioned for what’s coming next.
