1. Introduction Chainlink ($LINK) has emerged as a foundational infrastructure within the blockchain ecosystem, addressing the critical challenge of connecting decentralized networks with real-world data. By pioneering decentralized oracle networks, Chainlink enables hybrid smart contracts to interact securely with off-chain resources, unlocking advanced use cases across decentralized finance (DeFi), enterprise systems, and cross-chain interoperability. This paper examines Chainlink’s core arc..