Chainlink (LINK)

Chainlink (LINK), announced in 2017 aims to provide to real-world data to smart contact platforms via oracles. In doing so, they allow for smart contracts working on platforms such as Ethereum to execute their contract when certain conditions are met. Launched via an ICO, raising $32 million for 35% of the tokens, Chainlink is known for a devoted community often referred to as “Link Marines”. The developers of Chainlink intend to make their protocol interoperable with other smart-contract platforms as well as Ethereum.