Chainlink

Chainlink’s native token, <a href="/coins/chainlink">LINK</a>, emerged as one of the top performers in the past week, surging 35% in value. This meteoric rise marked the highest weekly close for LINK in over 18 months. 
The asset broke through critical resistance levels, hitting highs not seen since May 2022. At its peak, LINK traded at around $11 per token, shattering expectations amid a broader market rally before retracing some of its gains. 
While the reasons behind the pump were initially unclear, the <a href="https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-staking-v0-2-overview/">launch </a>of Chainlink Staking v0.2 later this year has generated immense hype and optimism for the project’s future potential. 
Chainlink Staking v0.2 will introduce features like flexible withdrawals, liquid rewards, modular architecture, and dynamic rewards. These innovations aim to enhance user experience and incentivize participation in the network. 
Adding further momentum, over $100 million worth of LINK has come off exchanges in the past 30 days, marking one of the most significant outflows of the year. This supply shock indicates investors are potentially locking up tokens in anticipation of staking rewards from the upcoming v0.2 release. 
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 Chainlink exchange balance outflows (Glassnode)
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Liquid rewards allow stakers to claim yields as they accrue rather than waiting for set schedules. The modular architecture will enable seamless upgrades, and dynamic rewards will open new revenue streams. 
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With prices hitting multi-month highs, all eyes are now on Chainlink as it capitalizes on its technical breakthroughs and cements its status as an industry pioneer. Its long-term capacity to sustain this growth may signal its readiness for mainstream adoption. 
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