What makes Chainlink special?
The LINK token is the native cryptocurrency of the Chainlink network, which is designed to facilitate secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof blockchain middleware, enabling smart contracts on various blockchains to interact with external data feeds, events, and payment methods. The primary use of LINK tokens is to compensate node operators for retrieving data for smart contracts, formatting data into blockchain-readable formats, and uptime guarantees. This mechanism helps ensure the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts.