2026-01-09 20:37:00

The oracle infrastructure space just hit a turning point. Chainlink rolled out CCIP v1.5, and major institutions are locking it in as their cross-chain backbone.

Coinbase and Lido didn't hesitate—they're now routing through Link for their bridging operations. This matters because the real-world asset tokenization wave is expected to push beyond 30 trillion dollars, and it needs reliable plumbing to function. You can't scale that without solid infrastructure.

Chainlink's positioning as the go-to cross-chain solution keeps getting stronger. Every major protocol adoption raises the barrier for competitors. The network effects are real, and institutional confidence in CCIP suggests this isn't just hype—it's becoming fundamental to how assets move across chains.

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WhaleWatcher

· 12h ago

It's that time again for Link to extend its life, the story of 30 trillion RWA has been heard too many times. Chainlink indeed has a moat, but don't be blinded by institutional endorsements; it's just a well-told story. Can CCIP really be used? It depends on whether there will be black swan events in the future.

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ContractBugHunter

· 13h ago

Link really went all out this time, with Coinbase and Lido directly following suit. The RWA market worth 30 trillion can't do without it. --- Reliable infrastructure is what attracts institutional choice. Once network effects kick in, competitors find it very hard to catch up. --- After the release of CCIP v1.5, the cross-chain ecosystem's landscape is basically set, and Link's moat is getting deeper. --- Honestly, this isn't hype. The fact that institutions are investing real money shows everything. The infrastructure race has long been over. --- To reach a scale of 30 trillion in RWA, a reliable cross-chain solution is necessary. Link is currently that solution. --- Coinbase is already using it, so what can other protocols do? This is the winner-takes-all scenario.

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DustCollector

· 13h ago

This time, link is really stable, and major institutions rely on it without wanting to mess with others.

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RugPullSurvivor