
Chainlink is the leading oracle network and supplies blockchains with real-world data such as prices. LINK pays for these services, serves as collateral for node operators and is used for cross-chain transfers (CCIP).
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated Chainlink is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansChainlink is the leading oracle network and supplies blockchains with real-world data such as prices. LINK pays for these services, serves as collateral for node operators and is used for cross-chain transfers (CCIP).
With an overall grade of 1.5 (81 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
The all-time high of LINK is $52.70 (9 May 2021). On 1 Oct 2026, LINK trades at $14.28, which is 73% below it.
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 1 Oct 2026.