Chainlink LINK Surges 10% to $19.28 as JPMorgan and Mastercard Adopt Its Oracle Network
Chainlink's LINK token surged 10% to $19.28 as institutional adoption accelerates, with JPMorgan and Mastercard now leveraging its decentralized oracle network. The protocol's infrastructure is becoming indispensable for bridging traditional finance and blockchain, powering critical DeFi applications like AAVE and MakerDAO while enabling real-world asset tokenization.
With a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, Chainlink's tokenomics model emphasizes scarcity and utility. The $19.28 billion fully diluted valuation reflects growing recognition of its role as financial plumbing for smart contracts. "When tokenomics kick in...it's game over," observes crypto analyst Bubbafox, highlighting the network's Sybil-resistant economic design.