Chainlink (LINK) Price, Market Cap & Guide 2026

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Chainlink: investor sentiment & ecosystem

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Information about Chainlink

NameChainlink
SymbolLINK
Price$12.89
Market capitalization$9,642,351,039
24h volume$485,697,761
Circulating supply748,099,970
Total supply1,000,000,000
Max supply1,000,000,000
Market pairs2,303
1h change0.22%
24h change-1.81%
7d change-10.62%
CoinMarketCap rank#13
Genesis dateSep 16, 2017

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Chainlink — links & social accounts

Official links

Homepagechain.link/↗ Whitepaperresearch.chain.link/whitepaper-v2.pdf↗ Official forumwww.linkedin.com/company/chainlink-labs↗ Exploreretherscan.io/token/0x514910771af9ca656af840dff83e8264ecf986ca↗ Explorerintel.arkm.com/explorer/token/chainlink↗

Social & repositories

𝕏Twitter / X@chainlink↗ r/Redditwww.reddit.com/r/Chainlink/↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/smartcontractkit/chainlink↗ { }GitHubgithub.com/smartcontractkit/chainlink-ruby↗

Chainlink — frequently asked questions

What is Chainlink (LINK)?

Chainlink is the industry-standard decentralized oracle network that solves the "oracle problem" by connecting smart contracts with real-world data. Blockchains cannot access external information on their own, so Chainlink acts as a secure bridge, enabling smart contracts to react to real-world events using verified, tamper-proof…

What is the current price of Chainlink?

As of October 9, 2026, Chainlink trades at $12.89, with a 24-hour change of -1.81%.

Where can I buy Chainlink?

Chainlink can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Compare fees and security in our exchange reviews before buying.

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