Chainlink Labs
Chainlink is the dominant oracle layer connecting Ethereum smart contracts to real-world data (prices, rates, and event feeds), and it's a major bridge for RWA
Category: Oracle infrastructure + RWA / tokenization
Products / brands: Chainlink Data Feeds, CCIP, Proof of Reserve
Chainlink is the dominant oracle layer connecting Ethereum smart contracts to real-world data (prices, rates, and event feeds), and it’s a major bridge for RWA tokenization and institutional-grade onchain finance. Oracles are essential for DeFi markets like Aave, stablecoin pegs, and structured products because contracts need trusted data to execute safely. Chainlink’s metrics dashboard lists Total Value Secured (TVS) ~ $78.29B (updated Dec 2025), reflecting the scale of assets and smart contract applications that depend on Chainlink’s oracle networks. As tokenization expands, Chainlink’s role in secure data and interoperability positions it as a core Ethereum infrastructure company.
Key metric: TVS ~ $78.29B (Chainlink metrics, updated Dec 2025).
Sources: Chainlink metrics: https://metrics.chain.link
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