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Oracles are essential infrastructure components that feed real-time, off-chain data (such as price feeds, weather, or sports results) into blockchain smart contracts. Without decentralized oracles like Chainlink and Pyth, DeFi could not function. In 2026, oracles have evolved to support verifiable randomness and cross-chain data synchronization. This tag covers the technical evolution of data availability, tamper-proof price feeds, and the critical role oracles play in ensuring the deterministic execution of complex decentralized applications.

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Altcoin Season Shock: These Three Coins Could Make Portfolios Pop – If Rotation Holds

Altcoin Season Shock: These Three Coins Could Make Portfolios Pop – If Rotation Holds

The altcoin season remains selective , but three names are capturing attention for different reasons. Chainlink provides infrastructure support, Pi draws speculative interest, and Solana benefits from ecosystem activity. Market conditions suggest traders are still cautious. Bitcoin dominance remains above 60%, and Ethereum flows continue to drive attention toward DeFi and Layer-2 networks. In that context, rotation into altcoins has been narrow, but tokens with liquidity, narratives, or active infrastructure use are beginning to stand out. Chainlink Holds Infrastructure Value Chainlink (LINK) is trading near $25 , with daily volume around $3.2 billion and a market cap close to $17.4 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The token has gained about 15% over the past week. Analysts expect the August price range to stay between $15.90 and $18.10, with wider projections ranging from $26 to $32 by the end of the year. These figures come from sources like CoinCodex and Cryptopolitan, providing a consistent basis for the outlook. Today, @SergeyNazarov was featured on @Visa ’s Tokenized podcast: • Chainlink’s work with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) • How policy changes are driving institutional adoption • How Chainlink is unlocking cross-border transactions for ANZ and Fidelity International And much… https://t.co/Wpb3KmWPFz — Chainlink (@chainlink) August 18, 2025 LINK’s role as a DeFi utility token underpins its steady movement. Its price action reflects usage trends like oracle demand rather than speculative cycles. Supply remains stable, and governance still anchors protocol behavior. Pi Coin Remains Speculative Pi (PI) is sitting near $0.36 , with volatility but no clear breakout. The trading range between $0.32 and $0.37 remains intact unless momentum pushes above the 20-day EMA, currently near $0.40. Forecasts see limited movement in the short term, with the RSI indicating that momentum has stalled. Pi’s activity derives from community attention and narrative rather than real-world utility. Despite occasional spikes, it continues to trade within a baseline range. Solana Gains on Activity Solana (SOL) trades close to $181, showing a mere 1% weekly gain. Daily volume exceeds $6.2 billion, and market value is near $98 billion. Exchange listings and on-chain metrics indicate growing developer activity across NFTs and DeFi. Solana Price (Source: CoinMarketCap) Technical indicators place support near $175–$185, and resistance levels lie in the $209–$213 zone. Some forecasters expect breakout moves if volume persists, though trading signs remain moderate. What That Means for Altcoin Season Chainlink rides practical infrastructure use, Pi offers a speculative angle, and Solana brings ecosystem depth. Each is drawing interest differently during this selective altseason. Rotations are not driven by hype. Instead, token flows align with usage patterns and ecosystem signs. As weekend liquidity arrives, volume and open interest patterns may confirm whether capital is shifting more broadly. If inflows continue, tokens favored in this scenario may receive proportionate attention. Chainlink’s price is linked to DeFi demand, Pi’s narrative traction, and Solana’s on-chain velocity offer distinct entry points. A broader altcoin season will likely follow if data supports rotation . Until then, these three provide insights into how capital is distributed in this phase—one token demonstrates infrastructure resilience, another speculative movement, and the third growing ecosystem activity.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/19

Solana Network Hits Theoretical 100K TPS In Latest Stress Test

Solana Network Hits Theoretical 100K TPS In Latest Stress Test

The throughput for the Solana network briefly reached a theoretical TPS (transactions per second) rate of 100K over the weekend after a stress load hit the layer-1 blockchain. A block

Author: Insidebitcoins

2025/08/18

Injective Launches First On-Chain NVIDIA H100 GPU Derivatives Marketplace

Injective Launches First On-Chain NVIDIA H100 GPU Derivatives Marketplace

PANews reported on August 18th that Injective announced the launch of the first on-chain marketplace for trading NVIDIA H100 GPU rental prices. Powered by Squaretower, this innovative marketplace uses a

Author: PANews

2025/08/18

GMX Solana Launches RWA Market for US Stocks and ETF Perpetual Contracts

GMX Solana Launches RWA Market for US Stocks and ETF Perpetual Contracts

PANews reported on August 18th that GMX Solana has officially launched its RWA market, supporting perpetual contracts for major US stocks and ETFs, including SPY , QQQ , AAPL ,

Author: PANews

2025/08/18

Chainlink Adds $1.03M LINK to Reserve – Is a Bigger Buy Program Underway?

Chainlink Adds $1.03M LINK to Reserve – Is a Bigger Buy Program Underway?

The Chainlink Reserve has received a substantial boost this month, with a fresh inflow of 44,109.76 LINK on August 14, 2025. At current market prices, this addition is valued at approximately $1.03 million, marking a large single-day increase to the reserve in recent months. RESERVE UPDATE Today, the Chainlink Reserve has accumulated 44,109.76 LINK. As of August 14th, the Chainlink Reserve holds a total of 109,661.68364319 LINK. https://t.co/oxMv5N3rFC The Chainlink Reserve is designed to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the… pic.twitter.com/qf7ZLCNucl — Chainlink (@chainlink) August 14, 2025 According to on-chain data from reserve.chain.link , the inflow follows earlier August transactions that included 65,538.9 LINK and a smaller symbolic transfer of 1 LINK on August 7. The combined effect of these movements has pushed the total reserve size to 109,661.68 LINK, representing a USD value of $2.4 million at the time of the latest update. The reserve’s average LINK acquisition cost stands at $19.65, suggesting a disciplined accumulation strategy that could provide a strong foundation if LINK’s market value rises further. Growth and Stability The Chainlink Reserve accumulates LINK using two primary revenue sources: Off-chain revenue from large enterprises integrating Chainlink’s decentralized oracle solutions into their systems. On-chain revenue is generated from service usage across Chainlink’s suite of decentralized data feeds, automation tools, and other blockchain interoperability services. By building its LINK holdings, the reserve serves as a buffer that can be deployed for future ecosystem initiatives, network incentives, or operational support during market downturns. This month’s inflow shows the ongoing commercial adoption of Chainlink services and the network’s capacity to convert this traction into tangible treasury growth. Reserve Activity and Outlook A review of the August reserve activity chart shows a steep rise in holdings early in the month, stabilizing briefly before the latest sharp climb following the August 14 transfer. This pattern suggests a planned accumulation schedule rather than sporadic or reactive purchases. With $2.4 million now under management, the reserve is positioned as both a financial and strategic asset for the Chainlink ecosystem. The inflow of over 109,000 LINK in just over a week shows the scale at which the network is now operating, reflecting its growing role in powering data connectivity and cross-chain operations across the blockchain industry. As adoption of decentralized oracle networks accelerates, the Chainlink Reserve’s growth trajectory could serve as a barometer for the health of the broader ecosystem. If enterprise and on-chain demand continue to expand, further sizable inflows may follow, potentially strengthening Chainlink’s market positioning and long-term sustainability. Chainlink Price Prediction On Wednesday, Chainlink’s price surged 12% to $23.72, as investors reacted to news that could unlock billions of dollars in real-world market integration. This move follows a major new partnership with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) , the parent company of the NYSE, which will bring gold and forex data on-chain for the first time via Chainlink’s Oracle network. With over 2,000 clients already using Chainlink’s services, this expansion into multi-trillion-dollar traditional markets could mark a turning point for LINK—the 13th-largest crypto—which is now up 44% in a week, 47% in a month, and 132% over the past year. Momentum is building fast, and if the current trend holds, LINK could break above $100 before the end of 2025 (a 320% gain from current levels), reports Simon Chandler for CryptoNews .

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/15

Chainlink’s LINK Hoard Blasts Past 100,000

Chainlink’s LINK Hoard Blasts Past 100,000

After Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network revealed plans to create a LINK reserve, the team has now disclosed that the Chainlink Reserve added another 44,109.76 LINK, pushing its total stash past the 100,000 threshold. Chainlink’s Reserve Vault Hits 109K Tokens Worth $12.6M Last week, Chainlink unveiled plans for a LINK reserve, funded by network revenue and […]

Author: Bitcoin.com News

2025/08/14

Spectrum: A global RPC provider powering the multichain web3

Spectrum: A global RPC provider powering the multichain web3

Spectrum is redefining blockchain performance with its global bare-metal RPC infrastructure, powering over 1 billion daily calls. #partnercontent

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/14

Chainlink starts the value capture flywheel, or becomes the hidden winner of the on-chain economy?

Chainlink starts the value capture flywheel, or becomes the hidden winner of the on-chain economy?

Original article: Miles Deutscher , Crypto KOL Compiled by Yuliya, PANews As RWA tokenization and institutional adoption become the core narratives of this bull market, Chainlink, as a critical infrastructure

Author: PANews

2025/08/14

Revolut adds RedStone’s RED to expand retail access to RWA market plumbing

Revolut adds RedStone’s RED to expand retail access to RWA market plumbing

Revolut has given its 60 million users a backstage pass to the real-world asset (RWA) revolution. By listing RedStone’s RED token, the fintech giant is enabling retail investors to stake in the oracle network quietly powering BlackRock, Apollo, and VanEck’s…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/14

Analysis of the Cross-Chain Bridge Market in 2025: Significant Growth in Single Cross-Chain Funding, Ethereum Becomes the Most Investor, and Three Major Protocols Compete Differentiatedly

Analysis of the Cross-Chain Bridge Market in 2025: Significant Growth in Single Cross-Chain Funding, Ethereum Becomes the Most Investor, and Three Major Protocols Compete Differentiatedly

By Frank, PANews With the overall resurgence of the DeFi craze in the crypto market, on-chain activity has surged simultaneously. The role of cross-chain bridges in connecting chains is crucial.

Author: PANews

2025/08/13

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