The argument that $LINK isn't needed is weakening. Node operators stake $LINK to secure the network, while enterprises can pay in fiat or stablecoins—Chainlink's payment system converts those fees into $LINK behind the scenes.
With adoption from DTCC, Swift, JPMorgan, UBS, and Euroclear, institutions don't need to buy $LINK directly. But their usage still creates demand for the token.
With adoption from DTCC, Swift, JPMorgan, UBS, and Euroclear, institutions don't need to buy $LINK directly. But their usage still creates demand for the token.