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Important Oracle projects in the crypto market LINK - DIA - API3 - PYTH
$LINK
The undisputed leader and mainstay of the sector. Launched by Sergey Nazarov in 2017. The project that first recognized the need for smart contracts to access external world data and made it a mass solution. Present in all institutional baskets. One of the most trusted projects in the market after Ethereum.
$DIA
It appeared right at the beginning of the 2020 DeFi boom. Positioned as a more decentralized and transparent alternative to Chainlink.
Among the oldest and proven institutional Oracle projects, and also in my basket. I believe its tokenomics, market value, and price make it suitable for asymmetric gains.
#API3
Shortly after DIA in 2020, it entered the market claiming to solve the intermediary node problem in existing Oracle models. Although its max supply is less than DIA, I think DIA is a more reasonable choice based on current price and market value.
$PYTH
Actually, the development process started in 2021 on Solana, but the token's launch and widespread recognition happened in November 2023. The youngest but fastest-growing player in this list. Its max supply, price, and market value seem a bit high to me right now, and considering the locked tokens to be released, I would prefer other options.
In summary:
LINK is the fortress of trust, while DIA and API3 are proven mid-tier projects trying to develop this trust with more technological or cost-focused solutions.
PYTH is a new talent still in the test phase, with its unlocks and supply pressure.
Do any of you hold any of these altcoins?