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Chainlink set to dominate a $15T market: insights for investors 

 

By Market Steam may 21, 2025 

 

 

As a pivotal communication layer linking diverse blockchain projects with off-chain systems, Chainlink is positioned to dominate a market valued at $15 trillion. 

 

This market encompasses automated digital economies across artificial intelligence systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). On-chain financial systems within decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets(RWAs) management will see substantial integration with Chainlink's technology.

 

The development of smart cities and government infrastructures will necessitate Chainlink's capabilities to effectively bridge real-world events with digital governance. In an increasingly digitized landscape, the establishment of a truth layer for AI and media platforms will emerge, adding increased demand for Chainlink's services.

 

Chainlink is set to become the internet backbone, integrating and scaling DNS, APIs, clouds and authentications systems, alongside all mentioned above. 

 

This broad market is reliant on data accessibility, security and authenticity, and will be worth several hundreds of trillions. Chainlink's role as a secure communication layer positions it to be the preeminent solution in a digitized global economy. 

 

According to data from DefiLlama, the current market landscape for blockchain Oracles reveals that Chainlink commands over 50% of the industry's secured assets. As a result, the market value of Chainlink's native asset, LINK, is projected to increase by 53,748%, raising its price to approximately $8,653 per token.

 

At this price point, the market capitalization of LINK would reach $8.65 trillion, representing a 57.69% share of an anticipated $15 trillion market.

 

Since the start of 2025, 123 projects, services, and companies have integrated various Chainlink products and services into their operations.

 

In the past week, a significant integration was made by JP Morgan, the world's most valuable bank with a market capitalization of $736 billion.

 

JP Morgan, which manages $4 trillion in assets, successfully completed a Delivery versus Payment (DvP) test transaction utilizing Chainlink's secure cross-chain orchestration layer. This transaction occurred between J.P. Morgan's permissioned Kinexys Digital Payments network and Ondo's specialized Layer 1 blockchain designed for the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

 

Chainlink has consistently established itself as the preferred choice for institutional clients, thanks to its high-quality products and services. The project is dedicated to creating secure and reliable solutions that enable effective connections between multiple on-chain and off-chain systems, facilitating seamless inter-network communications. This commitment differentiates Chainlink from its competitors and solidifies its dominant position in a critical market for the future economy.