Chainlink is an oracle-services platform, while LINK is the token used in its economic system. LINK originated as an Ethereum ERC-677 token compatible with ERC-20; it is not the gas coin of a standalone Chainlink proof-of-stake blockchain, and other-network versions need contract verification.
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Chainlink is an oracle-services platform, while LINK is the token used in its economic system. LINK originated as an Ethereum ERC-677 token compatible with ERC-20; it is not the gas coin of a standalone Chainlink proof-of-stake blockchain, and other-network versions need contract verification.
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What is Chainlink?
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How does Chainlink work?
Chainlink oracle networks connect smart contracts with external data, computation and cross-chain services. LINK supports service payments and economic security, while its transfers settle on the host blockchain; paying a Chainlink service in LINK is different from paying Ethereum transaction gas in ETH.
Who created Chainlink?
Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis founded Chainlink, with Ari Juels also credited on the original white paper. The oracle network, its development organizations and the LINK token are distinct; purchasing LINK does not buy shares in Chainlink Labs or ownership of an individual oracle operator.
What is Chainlink used for?
LINK compensates service providers and can back oracle performance through Chainlink staking. The platform offers data and interoperability services, but owning LINK alone does not give direct control of every oracle report, guarantee service revenue or insure the smart contracts using those reports.
Where can you buy Chainlink?
Check a provider's official LINK market, account restrictions and deposit or withdrawal networks before using it. The official contract registry helps identify authentic LINK on a network but does not establish exchange availability; do not infer a listing from this site's comparison routes.
Chainlink exchange reference guides
Before you buy| Exchange | Observed pairs | Catalogue status | Checked (UTC) | Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | LINK-BTC, LINK-ETH, LINK-EUR + moreCoinbase Exchange public spot catalogue, not Coinbase Advanced or retail account eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance | LINKAUD, LINKBKRW, LINKBNB + moreBinance.com global public spot catalogue; not Binance.US or regional/account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Kraken | LINKAUD, LINKETH, LINKEUR + moreKraken international public currency spot pairs plus Support full names and public canonical-to-altname metadata; not regional, retail, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| OKX | LINK-EUR, LINK-TRY, LINK-USDC + moreOKX public SPOT instruments joined to the first thirty-eight global ALL market pages plus three existing category pages. Only explicit SPOT rows with matching API trade ID and base symbol supply names; stocks, swaps and unknown products are excluded. Bounded identity coverage, not regional/account, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gemini | LINKUSDGemini public details for 47 explicitly spot/vanilla USD instruments only, plus the published en-us Support article's exact asset names and codes. Bounded subset, NOT a complete spot catalogue. Article regional/entity restrictions remain applicable; retail, account, funding, withdrawals and token contracts are not verified. No aliases or derivative inference. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bybit | LINKEUR, LINKUSDC, LINKUSDTBybit global public crypto SPOT instruments with empty symbolType only, joined to the provider-declared CoinGecko ID mapping and exact symbol/full name on its English price page. Price-page coverage is bounded; unmatched identities stay unknown. Not regional, account, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| KuCoin | LINK-BTC, LINK-USDC, LINK-USDTKuCoin global public spot symbols and asset names, not account or withdrawal eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gate.io | LINK_ETH, LINK_USDC, LINK_USDTGate global normal spot currency-pair catalogue and embedded full names from api.gateio.ws; premarket excluded; not Gate.US/EU/Dubai, account, region or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitstamp | linkeur, linkgbp, linkusdBitstamp public spot market and currency catalogue, not account eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance.US | LINKBTC, LINKUSD, LINKUSD4 + moreBinance.US public spot exchangeInfo plus its own price-page JSON-LD full names and ticker identifiers; not Binance.com, One Click Buy, state, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| MEXC | LINKETH, LINKEUR, LINKUSD1 + moreMEXC public spot exchange information; API permission is separate from catalogue membership and account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Phemex | sLINKUSDC, sLINKUSDTPhemex public product and currency-name catalogue; only explicitly spot-typed products considered | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitget | LINKUSDC, LINKUSDTBitget classic public spot catalogue joined to literal names/symbols from the first ten English price-table pages, each bound to its canonical and successful page-specific hydration query. Bounded name coverage, not all price pages or regional/account, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. Price presence alone is not a listing. | Reported open | Check route | |
| HTX | linkbtc, linketh, linkhusd + moreHTX global public spot symbols plus complete currency full-name settings; explicitly tagged ETPs excluded; API status is not regional/account, retail, contract/network or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Poloniex | LINK_USDTPoloniex public spot markets and currency metadata, not account or withdrawal support | Reported open | Check route | |
| BingX | LINK-USDC, LINK-USDTBingX public spot symbol catalogue joined to exact full names/tickers from forty page-bound English price JSON-LD lists. First page has an explicit root collection URL; later pages require their own collection URL. Bounded name coverage; price presence alone is not a listing. Not derivatives, account, region, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Upbit | BTC-LINK, KRW-LINKUpbit Korea public spot market list; not Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand or account eligibility | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| Bitfinex | LINK:USD, LINK:USTBitfinex public exchange-pair configuration and currency labels; not derivatives or account access | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| LBank | link_usdtLBank public spot accuracy catalogue joined to literal names/symbols on the first ten English price tables. Query pages share the root canonical but must bind the exact current-page number and link. Bounded identity coverage; execution status remains unknown. Not account, regional, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| Bitso | link_usdBitso public exchange books plus official documentation currency names only. Dictionary is not live metadata; book status unknown. Not retail conversion, margin eligibility, region/account or funding access. | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| Independent Reserve | LINK/USDIndependent Reserve public USD spot market summaries for every checked valid primary code plus full-name currency configuration; AUD/NZD/SGD, regional entities, leverage and account eligibility not checked; pair order-entry status not supplied | Listed; execution unknown | Check route |
How to buy Chainlink
Plan your purchaseHow much Chainlink?
How can you buy Chainlink safely?
Verify the LINK contract and intended withdrawal network against official documentation, then review the full purchase charge. Keep the host chain's gas asset for later transfers, and protect recovery material; a staking link in an unsolicited message is not evidence that a pool is genuine or open.
Can you buy a fraction of Chainlink?
Yes, the official Ethereum LINK token uses 18 decimal places, so a whole-token purchase is unnecessary. A provider can impose larger minimums and lower order precision; holding a very small LINK amount also does not supply the ETH needed for an Ethereum transfer.
How much does it cost to buy Chainlink?
LINK purchase costs can include spread, trading and payment charges, with withdrawal fees added separately. An on-chain acquisition or later transfer needs the host network's gas asset, such as ETH on Ethereum; paying in LINK for oracle services is a different cost from moving the token.
How much is one Chainlink worth?
LINK is a token, so its ticker alone is insufficient identification. Chainlink publishes LINK contract addresses for supported networks; check the network and contract before comparing a trading quote with your intended withdrawal. Native transaction gas on the host chain is another asset requirement, not part of the LINK token price. The final order preview should therefore be read together with the provider's withdrawal instructions, not as proof of network compatibility.
Is Chainlink a good investment?
LINK is exposed to token-price, custody, oracle-service and smart-contract risks, and staking adds contract and withdrawal constraints. Chainlink adoption does not guarantee proportional income to each token holder, while bridges or unsupported token representations introduce additional dependencies. This is not financial advice.
Compare two order previews
Use LINK credited after buying fees and spread. Extra USD charges must exclude fees already included in the total. Enter 0 only when confirmed.
Which quote delivers more LINK?
Enter your order-preview numbers or use the labeled example. Unknown charges are never treated as zero.
Chainlink wallets & storage
How do you get a Chainlink wallet?
Use a wallet supporting LINK on your selected network and verify the contract in Chainlink's official registry. Ethereum LINK and LINK on other chains have different contracts and gas needs; adding the token display does not bridge a balance or prove a custodian accepts that version.
How can you store Chainlink securely?
Protect the wallet keys holding your network-specific LINK and verify any approval or staking transaction before signing. Hardware-backed signing still requires exact chain and token support, while a custodian controls withdrawal access; staking or bridging moves exposure beyond simply storing an unstaked token.
Sending & cashing out Chainlink
Match your networks
For LINK, copy the exact network names shown in your apps. This compares your entries, not a verified list of supported networks.
Enter both network names
Copy the exact network name shown for this asset in each app. No supported-network catalogue is assumed here.
How do you send Chainlink to another wallet?
Choose the recipient's supported LINK network, verify its token contract and address, and keep the host gas coin available. Ethereum LINK transfers use ETH for gas, not LINK; a cross-chain service or exchange may require an additional workflow rather than an ordinary token transfer.
How long does a Chainlink transfer take?
LINK transfer time follows its host chain's inclusion and finality rules plus the recipient's crediting policy. A bridge, staking withdrawal or exchange hold adds another process, so checking only a LINK ticker is insufficient; inspect the transaction on the actual network before assuming completion.
How much does it cost to send Chainlink?
Sending LINK requires the host blockchain's gas asset, such as ETH for the Ethereum token. The fee depends on that chain and the token-contract call, while bridge costs and provider withdrawal charges are separate; your LINK balance alone may not be enough to authorize a transfer.
Can you cash out Chainlink for real money?
Cashing out LINK requires a provider accepting your exact token network, offering a sale and supporting fiat withdrawals for your account. If LINK is staked, follow its cooldown and claim rules first; swapping into a stablecoin does not complete a bank payout.
Is Chainlink traceable?
Standard LINK transfers on Ethereum and its listed public host networks are inspectable token activity, not inherently anonymous payments. Contract addresses and wallet addresses reveal transaction relationships; a published address or exchange record can link that activity to an identity, even without a name inside the token transfer.
Supply, mining & staking
What is the maximum supply of Chainlink?
Chainlink documents a maximum supply of one billion LINK. Circulating, staked and treasury-held tokens are different parts of that supply; staking rewards or distributions do not mean LINK has Bitcoin-style mining issuance, and the supply limit does not guarantee future demand or price.
Can you mine Chainlink?
No, LINK is an issued token rather than a coin produced by proof-of-work mining. Oracle operators can receive LINK for services, but operating a Chainlink node is not mining a separate LINK blockchain; the host chain still supplies the transaction-settlement mechanism.
Can you stake Chainlink?
Yes, Chainlink offers LINK staking to support oracle-service security, not Ethereum consensus staking. The documented v0.2 system uses LINK on Ethereum and requires ETH gas, with capacity, cooldown and claim-window rules; verify those terms and distinguish it from third-party lending or exchange earn products.