- The Chainlink token price was around $14, down about 2% in the last 24 hours.
- LINK remained under pressure despite two major integrations on Solana.
- Coinbase and Chainlink launched a Base–Solana bridge.
Chainlink continues to play a central role in blockchain interoperability and asset tokenization, as reflected by its two most recent integrations.
As a leading oracle network connecting decentralized finance (DeFi) to external systems, Chainlink’s traction is likely to remain a key driver for its native token, LINK.
On December 5, 2025, LINK traded at approximately $14.
Bulls faced short-term pressure but remained optimistic amid recent progress, including a collaboration with Coinbase on the Base–Solana bridge and Chainlink joining a Solana-based RWA consortium.
Chainlink and Coinbase Power the Base–Solana Bridge
Three major industry players are involved: Coinbase, Chainlink, and Solana. The market response to their collaboration highlights the potential impact.
In short, the launch of the Base–Solana bridge represents a meaningful step for multi-chain connectivity. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) provides the security backbone while Coinbase contributes node operations and infrastructure.
This mainnet deployment enables seamless transfers of assets between Base and Solana. CCIP validates cross-chain messages to ensure tamper-resistant, reliable token movements on Solana. Users can now deposit SOL into Base applications, import any Solana Program Library (SPL) token, and export Base assets back to Solana.
“The bridge is now live on mainnet and rolling out to apps like Zora, Aerodrome, Virtuals, Flaunch and Relay,” Base wrote in a blog post. “Users will be able to swap SOL, CHILLHOUSE, TRENCHER and many other 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 RWA Initiative on Solana
Another notable development is Chainlink’s entry into the newly formed RWA consortium on Solana, launched by Figure Technology Solutions in partnership with Kamino Finance, CASH, Raydium, Privy and Gauntlet. The initiative was announced on December 4, 2025.
Industry observers expect on-chain real-world asset (RWA) value to grow rapidly over the next five years.
Early adopters have brought many RWAs on-chain, and Solana is becoming a key venue for that activity—now alongside Chainlink’s infrastructure.
The alliance aims to democratize access to over $1 billion in monthly on-chain lending. The first deployment will use PRIME, a liquid staking token within the Hastra liquidity protocol.
“We are democratizing access to institutional credit markets,” said Mike Cagney, founder and executive chairman of Figure. “For the first time, a DeFi user with $100 can participate in the same lending pools as large financial institutions and earn returns from real lending with full transparency and immediate liquidity.”
LINK Price Outlook
Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure is central to these efforts, linking Solana’s developer-friendly environment with Figure’s $19 billion of tokenized lending.
These initiatives could further accelerate price appreciation for both LINK and SOL.
At the time of writing, LINK traded near $14 while Solana was around $136. If momentum continues, key short-term targets for LINK include previous highs above $26, last seen in August. For SOL, a bullish target sits near $200.
Other potential bullish catalysts include broader adoption of crypto ETFs, clearer regulatory frameworks, and an improved global macroeconomic outlook.