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Chainlink Reserve Hits $1.16 Million in LINK as Real Revenue Powers Growth
August 8, 2025
In a groundbreaking move, Chainlink has launched a LINK reserve funded by real usage revenue. The reserve now holds an impressive 65,500 LINK, equivalent to approximately $1.16 million at current market prices.
The innovative approach allows the network to anchor its token economy in real, sustainable value, positioning itself for widespread adoption across DeFi and institutional finance. The fund’s primary purpose is to support Chainlink’s future growth, ensuring long-term sustainability.
According to reports, the revenue has been generated through a variety of channels. A significant portion comes from off-chain enterprise transactions, where financial institutions are increasingly relying on the network as an oracle data provider for tokenized asset infrastructure. Additionally, subscription models and per-call payments for Chainlink’s services like VRF and Automation have contributed substantially to the reserve.
In the near future, more revenue streams are expected to join the mix, including revenue-sharing agreements with platforms like GMX, which already pays 1.2% of its fees to the network, and Aave, which directs 35% of its MEV recapture from liquidations back to Chainlink services.
Source: www.tronweekly.com
