Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has announced a significant partnership with Chainlink, an oracle network, to enhance its resolution process for asset pricing. This integration aims to boost both the accuracy and speed of market outcomes, paving the way for innovative trading opportunities.
Both companies are set to introduce new markets that will facilitate near-instant settlements every 15 minutes, underpinned by what they describe as industry-leading security features. The integration is now live on the Polygon mainnet, allowing the development of real-time prediction markets focused on various crypto trading pairs.
Plans for the collaboration extend beyond deterministic markets with clear outcomes. Polymarket and Chainlink are exploring ways to leverage Chainlink’s technology for subjects that require a more subjective approach, potentially reducing reliance on social voting systems and mitigating risks associated with outcome determination. The synergy is particularly promising, as Polymarket operates on the Polygon network, which aims to deliver quicker and more cost-effective transactions by processing operations off the main Ethereum chain.
Chainlink’s oracle network plays a crucial role by providing reliable external data that supports the resolution of Polymarket transactions. The integration employs Chainlink’s Data Streams, which deliver low-latency, verifiable oracle reports, alongside Chainlink’s Automation feature to ensure timely and accurate market settlements on the blockchain.
Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, emphasized that this partnership marks a significant advancement for the creation and settlement of prediction markets. High-quality data and tamper-proof computation from decentralized oracle networks elevate the credibility of prediction markets, transforming them into trusted real-time indicators.
This collaboration is timed strategically as Polymarket readies itself for an influx of users. The platform recently appointed Donald Trump Jr. to its advisory board and secured investment from 1789 Capital, bridging its services more closely with U.S. political discourse. Furthermore, Polymarket’s $112 million acquisition of QCEX, a licensed exchange and clearinghouse, has reinstated its presence in the U.S. market. They have also partnered with X to offer users enhanced data-driven insights and tailored market suggestions.
In parallel, Chainlink has announced that its on-chain reserve has reached over 280,000 LINK. This reserve, created to support sustainable long-term growth, accumulates LINK from off-chain revenue and on-chain service fees. Recently, the reserve added 43,034 LINK, bolstering the total to 280,048 LINK. This growth mirrors a broader trend, with Q2 2025 reporting a 309% month-over-month increase in LINK accumulation, further sustaining its value.
As a result of these developments, the price of LINK has seen a modest increase of 4%, currently trading at approximately $24.49.
