Key Takeaways:
- Chainlink added over 3,000 new wallets on two record days in 2026
- Non-micro wallets climbed to 535,000, the highest since December 2022
- Whale wallets holding 100,000+ LINK hit an all-time high of 805 in May
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Chainlink posts 2 record network growth days, wallets near 3-year high
Chainlink's network added over 3,000 new wallets on two separate days in 2026, pushing non-micro addresses to a 3-year high of 535,000.
The data, tracked by Santiment, shows the two record days each exceeded 3,000 new wallet creations, marking the highest single-day network growth of the year. Non-micro wallets — addresses holding at least 1 LINK — climbed to approximately 535,000, a level not seen since December 2022. The mid-tier cohort expanded too, with wallets containing 1,000 or more LINK reaching 25,420, a new 2026 high. Addresses holding over 100,000 LINK hit an all-time high of 805 in May, an 8.2 percent increase over seven weeks.
The wallet growth persisted through a quarterly token unlock of roughly 21 million LINK worth about $166 million in June, suggesting demand absorbed the new supply. LINK traded at $7.29 as of Friday, down 7.2 percent on the week but holding above the $7 support level that traders have flagged as a potential bottom.
The network expansion coincides with several ecosystem developments. Chainlink launched its APAC Equities Streams on June 22, bringing equity market data on-chain for the Asia-Pacific region. The Chainlink Strategic Reserve accumulated 593,088 LINK worth over $4.6 million in June, converting service revenue into token purchases rather than distributing proceeds immediately.
Institutional adoption has continued to broaden. Chainlink joined Project Pangea, an initiative involving more than 50 banks from Europe and South Korea representing over $10 trillion in assets under management, testing stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement. The Aave community is also considering deploying its yield-bearing sGHO stablecoin across multiple chains using Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. Separately, T-RIZE Group introduced the first on-chain proof of insurance solution for tokenized private credit on the Canton Network using Chainlink technology.
The whale accumulation trend is particularly notable. An 8.2 percent increase in wallets holding over 100,000 LINK over seven weeks suggests large holders are building positions with intent. However, quarterly token unlocks will continue introducing new supply — at roughly $166 million per quarter — requiring consistent demand to offset. A sustained push above the December 2022 non-micro wallet peak would confirm that this cycle's adoption is surpassing the previous one.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
