Chainlink Opens Paid Access to Data Streams

Chainlink has rolled out paid access to its Data Streams product for market makers and algorithmic traders. This move is aimed at those operating in prediction markets, where fast and accurate data is crucial to resolving outcomes correctly.

The new self-serve portal at app.chain.link allows participants to browse the full catalog of Streams, access paid tiers, generate API credentials, and monitor their usage in real time. Pricing starts at $150 per month per Stream, with discounted bundle plans available for popular markets.

This launch connects directly to Chainlink's existing prediction market footprint, which includes a recent deal with LBank that powers its own prediction market product for over 25 million users.

The introduction of this new revenue stream is significant for the LINK token. As Chainlink operates on a fee model where offchain and onchain revenue gets converted into tokens stored in the Reserve, more paid Data Streams subscribers means more monthly revenue that flows through this conversion mechanism.