Chainlink has launched a strategic LINK reserve, funded by real revenue, which has already accumulated over $1 million through on-chain service fees and off-chain enterprise payments.

Co-founder Sergey Nazarov emphasized that this reserve marks a significant advancement for Chainlink, linking off-chain revenue and institutional adoption to the network's growth and sustainability.

The reserve is designed to grow without any withdrawals for several years, reinforcing Chainlink's token economy without relying on inflationary emissions.

Enterprises can pay for Chainlink services in stablecoins or fiat, which will be converted into LINK via decentralized exchanges, potentially creating consistent buy pressure as adoption increases.

As demand for Chainlink services rises, particularly from major banks and capital markets institutions, the volume of converted payments is expected to increase.

Chainlink's services connect blockchains with real-world data and enterprise systems, facilitating transactions valued in the tens of trillions across various sectors, including DeFi and banking.

With over $80 billion in value secured across more than 60 blockchains, Chainlink continues to lead as a provider of decentralized data infrastructure.

Major institutions such as Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, UBS, and Aave have adopted Chainlink, contributing to its revenue generation primarily through off-chain enterprise payments.

The Chainlink Reserve operates as an Ethereum smart contract with a multi-day timelock for security and features a public dashboard for transparency on its holdings and activities.

The launch of the reserve has shifted sentiment positively, positioning LINK as a revenue-backed digital asset rather than merely a utility token for oracles.

The establishment of the reserve is seen as a foundation for stronger tokenomics, potentially leading to sustainable growth in the LINK market.

Key support levels for LINK are at $15.55 and $17.75, while resistance levels are at $19.95 and $22.00, with a potential price target of $20 if it closes above $18.50 in upcoming sessions.