Yield
Where LINK earns the most — safely.
Chainlink — the leading decentralized oracle for smart contracts
The highest LINK rate on YieldScope right now is 10.4 % APY on WhiteBIT — safety grade B, 30d lock. The best LINK rate on a platform that passes all five of our safety checks is 0.12 % APY on Gate.io Earn (Flexible). Across 21 venues we track, LINK averages 2.32 % APY. Rates float and are refreshed daily; last updated 2026-10-18.
ATH $52.70 on May 2021·upd. Oct 18
One coin, 21 prices for your trust
How LINK yields moved across exchanges
from 2026-05-25 to 2026-10-18
Source: daily snapshots via exchange APIs
All platforms for LINK
| Platform | Best ↓ | Type | Platf. risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CoinDepo | 12 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 YouHodler | 11 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 WhiteBIT | 10.4 % | 30d lock | B | Open → |
 EarnPark | 7.0 % | flexible | F | Open → |
 Nexo | 1.75 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Bitfinex | 1.25 % | lending | D | Open → |
 CoinW | 1.0 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 HTX | 1.0 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 OKX Earn | 1.0 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Bybit Earn | 0.7 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Toobit | 0.4 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Bitget Earn | 0.3 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Bitunix | 0.3 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Poloniex | 0.25 % | flexible | C | Open → |
 Bitrue | 0.15 % | flexible | D | Open → |
 Gate.io Earn | 0.12 % | flexible | A | Open → |
 Kraken Earn | 0.1 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 Binance Earn | 0.01 % | flexible | B | Open → |
 BingX Earn | 0.01 % | flexible | A | Open → |
 Bitvavo Staking | 0.01 % | flexible | A | Open → |
 KuCoin | 0.01 % | flexible | D | Open → |
How much will you earn?
| Platform | Interest | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ★CoinDepo | +1.2683 | 11.2683 |
| YouHodler | +1.1572 | 11.1572 |
| WhiteBITLock | +1.0899 | 11.0899 |
| EarnPark | +0.7229 | 10.7229 |
| Nexo | +0.1764 | 10.1764 |
| Bitfinex | +0.1257 | 10.1257 |
| CoinW | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| HTX | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| OKX Earn | +0.1005 | 10.1005 |
| Bybit Earn | +0.0702 | 10.0702 |
| Toobit | +0.0401 | 10.0401 |
| Bitget Earn | +0.0300 | 10.0300 |
| Bitunix | +0.0300 | 10.0300 |
| Poloniex | +0.0250 | 10.0250 |
| Bitrue | +0.0150 | 10.0150 |
| Gate.io Earn | +0.0120 | 10.0120 |
| Kraken Earn | +0.0100 | 10.0100 |
| Binance Earn | +0.0010 | 10.0010 |
| BingX Earn | +0.0010 | 10.0010 |
| Bitvavo Staking | +0.0010 | 10.0010 |
| KuCoin | +0.0010 | 10.0010 |
Method: monthly compounding (1 + APR/12)ⁿ, where APR is the exchange's stated rate. The realized 12-month return is slightly higher due to reinvestment. Rates may change. Not financial advice.
LINK rates on the move
What to watch on LINK
LINK yield FAQ
The highest LINK rate we currently track is 10.39% APY on WhiteBIT, which we grade B for safety. These are base rates refreshed daily — not promotional teasers.
It depends on the platform, not the coin. We grade every platform A–F on five checks: regulation, proof-of-reserves, flexible withdrawals, an insurance fund, and track record. Check the grade next to each rate before depositing — a higher APY often means higher risk.
No. We track 21 platforms for LINK and publish base rates only — never the headline promo or teaser tiers that apply to tiny balances. Floating rates are labelled as snapshots, so the number reflects what a normal balance realistically earns.
What is LINK
Chainlink (LINK) is the most-used oracle network in crypto: smart contracts pull off-chain data (prices, events, weather) through a decentralized node network. LINK pays the nodes. CCIP adds cross-chain functionality.
Known risks
- ⚠Concentrated tokenomics: foundation holds a large share
- ⚠Regulatory risk: SEC scrutinizes oracle tokens
- ⚠Competition from Pyth, RedStone and API3
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