@arajikobod
Chainlink still anchors the oracle ecosystem, especially for mission-critical DeFi infrastructure. Its conservative design appeals to protocols managing billions in value. However, rivals are innovating faster at the edges. Pyth excels in high-frequency data, RedStone offers developer-friendly tooling, and API3 emphasizes decentralization. These projects challenge Chainlink in specific verticals. The result is healthy competition rather than immediate disruption.