Token
Chainlink (LINK)
LINK is Chainlink’s native token and is amongst the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market. LINK is an ERC677 token which is an extension of the ERC-20 token standard. It inherits the ERC-20 functionality while implementing additional features.
Reading Chainlink with Crypto APIs
Chainlink is issued on ERC-20 and settles on Ethereum. Crypto APIs reads it the same way it reads every other token on those networks — one REST call for balances, transfers and contract metadata, with no node to run and no separate integration per chain.
Token transfers
List full Chainlink token transfer history for any token contract or address, with pagination and real-time updates.
Token balances
Read current Chainlink token holdings for any address in a single call.
Contract metadata
Get token contract details — symbol, name, decimals, and total supply — for any supported token.
LINK token uses
The utility token is used for a variety of purposes including incentivizing data accuracy, keeping contracts stable, and rewarding nodes for validating transactions.
Other tokens you can read with the same calls
Tether
USD Coin
Uniswap
Wrapped Bitcoin
Aave
Synthetix
Dai
Maker
CompoundFrequently Asked Questions
Which blockchain does Chainlink run on?
Chainlink settles on Ethereum. Reading its balances and transfers means calling the ERC-20 contract rather than the address endpoint you would use for the chain's native coin.
What kind of token is Chainlink?
It is a token on the ERC-20 standard.
Can I test Chainlink without spending real funds?
Yes — the same endpoints serve Ethereum's Sepolia testnet, so you can build and verify an integration end to end before you touch mainnet.
How do I read Chainlink balances and transfers?
Use Address Latest for current state and recent activity — it needs no setup and answers for roughly the last 14 days. For a full history, Address History requires the address to be synced first, which then bills per address per day for as long as it stays synced.
What does reading Chainlink data cost?
It depends on the endpoint family rather than on Chainlink itself: single-record calls are charged per request, while list endpoints are charged per page returned, and a synced address adds a daily monitoring charge. The pricing calculator has the current per-chain figures.
Build with Chainlink tokens on CryptoAPIs
Now that you know what Chainlink is, integrate it: read Chainlink token transfers, balances, and contract metadata across supported chains through one REST API.