- Chainlink price hovers near $14, down 2% in the last 24 hours.
- LINK remains under pressure despite two major integrations on Solana.
- Coinbase and Chainlink have launched the Base–Solana bridge.
Chainlink continues to play a central role in blockchain interoperability and asset tokenization, a position underscored by two recent integrations.
As a key oracle network that connects decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional systems, Chainlink’s infrastructure is likely to remain a core driver for the native LINK token.
On December 5, 2025, LINK traded around $14.
While bulls face pressure, sentiment remains cautiously optimistic amid recent progress, including a collaboration with Coinbase on the Base–Solana bridge and Chainlink joining a Solana-based real-world assets (RWA) consortium.
Chainlink and Coinbase power the Base–Solana bridge
Three major industry participants—Coinbase, Chainlink, and Solana—are involved in this initiative. Industry reaction to the partnership highlights its potential impact.
The launch of the Base–Solana bridge represents a significant milestone for multi-chain connectivity. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) serves as the security backbone alongside node operators from Coinbase.
The mainnet deployment enables seamless asset transfers between Base and Solana. CCIP will verify messages and ensure robust, tamper-resistant token movements on Solana. Users can now deposit SOL into Base applications, import any Solana Program Library (SPL) tokens, and export Base assets back to Solana.
“The bridge is now live on mainnet and available for use by any application including Zora, Aerodrome, Virtuals, Flaunch, and Relay,” Base said in a blog post. “Users will be able to trade SOL, CHILLHOUSE, TRENCHER, and many more Solana assets on Base.”
The Base-Solana bridge is live
Secured by @Chainlink CCIP alongside Coinbase, the bridge unlocks new cross-chain experiences:
• Support Solana assets natively in Base apps
• Enable users to trade & use assets across chains
• Bridge assets and tap into both ecosystems🧵
— Base Build (@buildonbase) December 4, 2025
Chainlink joins Solana RWA initiative
Another major development is Chainlink’s participation in a newly formed RWA consortium on Solana. The initiative, led by Figure Technology Solutions in partnership with Kamino Finance, CASH, Raydium, Privy, and Gauntlet, was announced on December 4, 2025.
Experts expect on-chain real-world asset values to grow substantially over the next five years.
Early adoption is driving more RWAs on-chain, and Solana is emerging as a key platform in this space—with Chainlink contributing essential oracle capabilities.
The alliance aims to democratize access to more than $1 billion in monthly on-chain loan originations. The first rollout includes PRIME, a liquid staking token within the Hastra liquidity protocol.
“We are democratizing access to the institutional lending market,” said Mike Cagney, founder and executive chairman of Figure. “For the first time, DeFi users with $100 can participate in the same loan pools as large financial institutions, earning yield from real lending activity with full transparency and instant liquidity.”
LINK price outlook
Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure sits at the center of these efforts. Its technology will link Solana’s developer-friendly ecosystem with Figure’s $19 billion in tokenized loan volume.
Such initiatives could further catalyze price appreciation for LINK and SOL.
At the time of writing, LINK trades near $14 while Solana sits around $136. If momentum continues, a near-term target for LINK would be reclaiming the previous highs above $26, last seen in August. Solana bulls may target $200.
Additional bullish catalysts would include broader crypto ETFs, clearer regulatory frameworks, and shifts in the global macroeconomic environment.