Chainlink Bridging Blockchains with LINK Token

"What Is Chainlink? Exploring the Oracle Network and Its LINK Token" provides an in-depth overview of Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchain smart contracts with real-world data. It explains how Chainlink solves the "oracle problem" by using independent node operators to securely fetch, verify, and deliver external data to blockchains. The article highlights Chainlink’s key features—such as its reputation system, Verifiable Random Function (VRF), and Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)—and describes the utility of its native LINK token in securing the network through payments and staking. It also discusses real-world applications, adoption by over 2,100 projects, and the challenges Chainlink faces in terms of decentralization and competition.