What’s next for Chainlink’s roadmap — and how could it affect token value?

[tradelikepro]

Upcoming milestones include:

CCIP mainnet expansion across L2s and institutional chains (e.g., Base, zkSync, Avalanche Evergreen).

Staking v1.0 with dynamic reward mechanisms and slashing.

Data Stream Services for low-latency oracle updates — crucial for DeFi derivatives and RWAs.

Integration with RWAs + ETFs via DTCC and custody partners (Bitwise CLNK listing hints at this).

Each unlocks fee-generating utility for LINK, turning it from “oracle gas” into a collateral and settlement layer token for hybrid Web3 infrastructure.

[Nahid Hossen]

LINK upgrades tend to reflect directly in utility, which often drives long-term value. ️

[Rimon Khan]

A clearer roadmap always boosts investor confidence — especially with Chainlink’s scale.