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Sergey Nazarov, the cofounder of Chainlink (LINK) articulated in a post on X that the advent of a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) represents just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the transformation of the global financial system.
Role of decentralized oracle networks
According to him, the next phenomenal phase in the evolution of capital markets will involve the movement of Real-World Assets (RWA) into a tokenized format, facilitated by decentralized oracle networks.
Nazarov emphasized that decentralized oracle networks, such as Chainlink, will serve as the cornerstone of this transition, much like they did for the emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi). These networks are crucial for providing reliable and secure off-chain data to on-chain smart contracts, enabling the seamless integration of real-world assets into blockchain ecosystems.
Highlighting Chainlink's ongoing collaborations, Nazarov revealed that the platform is actively engaged with numerous leading asset managers to drive the adoption of on-chain assets supported by trustworthy data.
He cited examples such as Ark/21Shares' utilization of Chainlink proof of reserves as a testament to the platform's efficacy in enabling secure and transparent asset management on the blockchain.
Nazarov expressed confidence in witnessing major asset managers transitioning toward the creation and management of real-world assets in digital format, necessitating the integration of decentralized oracle networks for data provision, off-chain computation and cross-chain connectivity.
Market insights and LINK's price dynamics
Despite Chainlink's promising future prospects, its native cryptocurrency, LINK, experienced a recent sell-off by whales shortly after surpassing the $20 mark. This development raised concerns among investors, yet renowned crypto expert Michaël van de Poppe remains optimistic about LINK's potential.
Van de Poppe predicts a substantial price surge for Chainlink, projecting a potential quadrupling of its market price in the coming months. His analysis, anticipating a rise of approximately 122.71% to a range between $30 and $40, has attracted considerable investor attention.
At the time of writing, Chainlink's LINK is trading at $20.22, with a market capitalization of $11.8 billion. While short-term price fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook for Chainlink appears promising, especially in light of its integral role in shaping the future landscape of global finance through the tokenization of real-world assets and the utilization of decentralized oracle networks.
Arman Shirinyan
Yuri Molchan
