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Ysangkok: I saw that you proposed deletion [1] of this article because you stated that Forbes or Bloomberg will write about almost every cryptocurrency. I don't think this is true at all as there are thousands, or tens of thousands of cryptocurrencies. There are also cites from other reputable sources like Reuters and ZDNet. This article should pretty clearly pass WP:GNG but if other editors would like to put it up for discussion, please go ahead. Hocus00 ( talk) 01:26, 26 April 2021 (UTC)
This source provides helpful background on how Link works: https://www.zdnet.com/article/chainlink-launches-mainnet-to-get-data-in-and-out-of-ethereum-smart-contracts/ [2] Hocus00 ( talk) 03:15, 26 April 2021 (UTC)
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@ David Gerard: with regards to summary 20:53, 7 July 2021 and User talk:Autonomous agent 5#July 2021 20:51, 7 July 2021 this editor considered the fact of 3 dimensions to not include the dimension of the internet as a dimension in reality i.e. the internet is an extra dimension if the word seems inapplicable, the fact of the question at the summary "what on earth" (which intimates unintentionally/indirectly the reasoning this editor is showing here) should describe how the word is applicable, in the opinion of this editor - with regards specifically to how cyberspace including the word "space" indicates a dimension that is expressable by the word "dimension" - this editor considers this response to allay the other editors consideration of gibberish as being here inapplicable, not the word (is asserted by this editor), with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 09:48, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
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@ David Gerard: why you think the Publications section is a problem? with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 23:14, 8 July 2021 (UTC) (to interested users, the question is a continuation of User talk:Autonomous agent 5#July 2021 ( 23:19, 8 July 2021 (UTC))) the question is with regards to the reversion of the version @ oldid=1032603790 with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 23:22, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
It may or may not be registered in the Caymans, but that link does not show where its headquarters are - David Gerard ( talk) 21:22, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
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Hi Wikipedia! I'm A at Chainlink and I've been paid by Chainlink to seek some changes to the page. I won't make any edits myself to make sure I stay compliant with the rules, and have disclosed my COI in the banners above. I have some suggestions that I think can improve the accuracy and sourcing of the article.
For starters, I'd like to offer some more information in the history section about how the network got started and when some integrations were made. I've drafted what that might look like:
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History In 2018, Chainlink integrated Town Crier, a trusted execution environment-based blockchain oracle that Juels also worked on. Town Crier connects the Ethereum blockchain with web sources that use HTTPS. [4] [5] In 2020, Chainlink integrated DECO, a Cornell project co-created by Juels. DECO is a protocol that uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to prove information is true to a blockchain oracle without revealing sensitive information, such as birth dates. [6] Chainlink published a second white paper in April 2021. That paper, Chainlink 2.0: Next Steps in the Evolution of Decentralized Oracle Networks, detailed a vision for expanding the role and capabilities of decentralized oracle networks to include hybrid smart contracts, which utilize on-chain code and off-chain services provided by oracle networks. [7] More than 650 entities have integrated with Chainlink as of July 2021, [8] including the Associated Press, [9] Google, and Deutsche Telekom. [10] References
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If anyone is interested in seeing my overall goals for the article, I uploaded a draft to my userspace. I also welcome feedback and understand editors may change my proposed content. Thank you so much for your help and consideration! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:50, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
DECO is a protocol that uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to prove information is true to a blockchain oracle without revealing sensitive information, such as birth dates- this part is the problematic one, as we are making a factual statement, but if all that supports it is a press release, we should either rephrase (e.g. "the authors of the protocal say that it allows users to...") or just remove it all together. BeŻet ( talk) 10:17, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
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DECO is decribed by its authors as a protocol...? Might just look better structurally. This is just a personal opinion though, otherwise I think it's good to go (of course another editor may disagree). BeŻet ( talk) 20:18, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
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Hi editors, A at Chainlink here again. I thought while BeŻet is reviewing my first request, I'd put up something else for the community that I hope isn't too controversial.
I'm proposing removing the Chainlink Token section and replacing it with one about the technology behind Chainlink in general. I think this section should go after the History section. This adds additional information about how Chainlink works and some of the features of the network and should address the citation needed and self-published source tags in the current section.
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Technology Chainlink's decentralized oracle network is an open-source technology infrastructure that allows any blockchain to securely connect to off-chain data and computation resources. The network nodes fetch, validate, and deliver data from multiple sources onto blockchains to execute smart contracts. Node operators are compensated with the network's native cryptocurrency, LINK. [1] The LINK token is compatible with the Ethereum ERC20 and ERC677 token standards. [2] Additional functionalityIn addition to the transfer of external information to a blockchain, Chainlink can also be used for several different off-chain computation functions, including a verifiable random function (VRF), data and price feeds, programmable external adapters, and Keepers. [2] [3] Chainlink's VRF can be used for random number generation which can be used in decentralized gaming and in the minting of NFTs. ZDNet reported the verifiability of the random number generation ensures the in-game results are tamper-proof. [4] [5] The data and price feeds supported by the Chainlink network are aggregated data streams that include market prices and conversion rates. [2] Other uses for the data feeds include bringing weather information on-chain for parametric crop insurance as well as election data. [6] [7] Chainlink nodes can also connect to external adapters, allowing smart contracts to use computing power not directly on a blockchain network. [2] These software extensions allow a node operator to allow smart contracts to use external APIs and perform other tasks independent of the blockchain, such as connecting to payment software. [8] Keepers are a service that automates smart contracts and reduces manual maintenance for developers. Decrypt reported that Keepers can automate token minting, harvesting yields from vaults, and the liquidation of undercollateralized loans. [3] References
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I am trying to follow all the rules by not making any direct edits and welcome feedback on my requests here or on the draft in my user space. I really appreciate all the help! A at Chainlink ( talk) 19:12, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
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Technology In addition to the transfer of external information to a blockchain, Chainlink can also be used for several different off-chain computation functions, including a verifiable random function (VRF) and data feeds. The data feeds have been used to bring election data on-chain. [2] Chainlink's VRF can be used for random number generation which can be used in decentralized gaming. ZDNet reported the verifiability of the random number generation ensures the in-game results are tamper-proof. [3] References
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Hello editors, A at Chainlink again. I saw an editor had added "like Tellor." to the article's intro. That looks like WP:Spam. It's also the only edit that editor has made. Is there any chance someone can remove this? I don't want to make any direct edits because I have a COI. Please let me know and thanks in advance for your help! A at Chainlink ( talk) 22:32, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
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Hello again, A at Chainlink here with one last batch of requests. I thought I might put them all together so I don't fill up the request queue.
Please let me know if you think these requests are possible! I know it's a lot but I'm hoping they are small enough that they won't be too much trouble. BeŻet and Hocus00, you've been so helpful so far, would either of you consider taking a look at these requests? Thanks in advance! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:38, 10 December 2021 (UTC)
Hi, @ Citing:, I noticed you made some edits to the page recently. I was hoping to understand them a little better. The first one, removing the DailyCoin source and the integrations, I do understand that DailyCoin is not an ideal source. I worked with BeŻet on that content and we chose to include the integrations with the AP, Google, and Deutsche Telekom because they were written about in reliable sources ( by Forbes staff and ZDNet). Might you be willing to replace those as use case examples?
With the second edit, I am concerned that the wording doesn't accurately represent the content of the source, and implies an unconfirmed event. As the writing states, one analysis "suggested" a pump and dump scam. Because nothing was confirmed, should this be included at all? Do you think we could remove that sentence, or if editors think it's worth keeping, can we add more context? Please let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:46, 23 December 2021 (UTC)
![]() | This article was nominated for deletion on 27 April 2021. The result of the discussion was keep. |
![]() | This page was proposed for deletion by Ysangkok ( talk · contribs) on 25 April 2021. |
![]() | WARNING: ACTIVE COMMUNITY SANCTIONS The article Chainlink (blockchain), along with other pages relating to blockchain and cryptocurrencies, is designated by the community as a contentious topic. The current restrictions are:
Editors who repeatedly or seriously fail to adhere to the purpose of Wikipedia, any expected standards of behaviour, or any normal editorial process may be sanctioned.
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![]() | This article is rated Start-class on Wikipedia's
content assessment scale. It is of interest to the following WikiProjects: | ||||||||||
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![]() | The
Wikimedia Foundation's
Terms of Use require that editors disclose their "employer, client, and affiliation" with respect to any paid contribution; see
WP:PAID. For advice about reviewing paid contributions, see
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Ysangkok: I saw that you proposed deletion [1] of this article because you stated that Forbes or Bloomberg will write about almost every cryptocurrency. I don't think this is true at all as there are thousands, or tens of thousands of cryptocurrencies. There are also cites from other reputable sources like Reuters and ZDNet. This article should pretty clearly pass WP:GNG but if other editors would like to put it up for discussion, please go ahead. Hocus00 ( talk) 01:26, 26 April 2021 (UTC)
This source provides helpful background on how Link works: https://www.zdnet.com/article/chainlink-launches-mainnet-to-get-data-in-and-out-of-ethereum-smart-contracts/ [2] Hocus00 ( talk) 03:15, 26 April 2021 (UTC)
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@ David Gerard: with regards to summary 20:53, 7 July 2021 and User talk:Autonomous agent 5#July 2021 20:51, 7 July 2021 this editor considered the fact of 3 dimensions to not include the dimension of the internet as a dimension in reality i.e. the internet is an extra dimension if the word seems inapplicable, the fact of the question at the summary "what on earth" (which intimates unintentionally/indirectly the reasoning this editor is showing here) should describe how the word is applicable, in the opinion of this editor - with regards specifically to how cyberspace including the word "space" indicates a dimension that is expressable by the word "dimension" - this editor considers this response to allay the other editors consideration of gibberish as being here inapplicable, not the word (is asserted by this editor), with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 09:48, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
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@ David Gerard: why you think the Publications section is a problem? with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 23:14, 8 July 2021 (UTC) (to interested users, the question is a continuation of User talk:Autonomous agent 5#July 2021 ( 23:19, 8 July 2021 (UTC))) the question is with regards to the reversion of the version @ oldid=1032603790 with regards, (i): agent (5) (ii): autonomous - (version: prototype) ( talk) 23:22, 8 July 2021 (UTC)
It may or may not be registered in the Caymans, but that link does not show where its headquarters are - David Gerard ( talk) 21:22, 9 July 2021 (UTC)
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Hi Wikipedia! I'm A at Chainlink and I've been paid by Chainlink to seek some changes to the page. I won't make any edits myself to make sure I stay compliant with the rules, and have disclosed my COI in the banners above. I have some suggestions that I think can improve the accuracy and sourcing of the article.
For starters, I'd like to offer some more information in the history section about how the network got started and when some integrations were made. I've drafted what that might look like:
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History In 2018, Chainlink integrated Town Crier, a trusted execution environment-based blockchain oracle that Juels also worked on. Town Crier connects the Ethereum blockchain with web sources that use HTTPS. [4] [5] In 2020, Chainlink integrated DECO, a Cornell project co-created by Juels. DECO is a protocol that uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to prove information is true to a blockchain oracle without revealing sensitive information, such as birth dates. [6] Chainlink published a second white paper in April 2021. That paper, Chainlink 2.0: Next Steps in the Evolution of Decentralized Oracle Networks, detailed a vision for expanding the role and capabilities of decentralized oracle networks to include hybrid smart contracts, which utilize on-chain code and off-chain services provided by oracle networks. [7] More than 650 entities have integrated with Chainlink as of July 2021, [8] including the Associated Press, [9] Google, and Deutsche Telekom. [10] References
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If anyone is interested in seeing my overall goals for the article, I uploaded a draft to my userspace. I also welcome feedback and understand editors may change my proposed content. Thank you so much for your help and consideration! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:50, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
DECO is a protocol that uses zero-knowledge proofs to allow users to prove information is true to a blockchain oracle without revealing sensitive information, such as birth dates- this part is the problematic one, as we are making a factual statement, but if all that supports it is a press release, we should either rephrase (e.g. "the authors of the protocal say that it allows users to...") or just remove it all together. BeŻet ( talk) 10:17, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
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DECO is decribed by its authors as a protocol...? Might just look better structurally. This is just a personal opinion though, otherwise I think it's good to go (of course another editor may disagree). BeŻet ( talk) 20:18, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
![]() | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered. |
Hi editors, A at Chainlink here again. I thought while BeŻet is reviewing my first request, I'd put up something else for the community that I hope isn't too controversial.
I'm proposing removing the Chainlink Token section and replacing it with one about the technology behind Chainlink in general. I think this section should go after the History section. This adds additional information about how Chainlink works and some of the features of the network and should address the citation needed and self-published source tags in the current section.
Extended content
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Technology Chainlink's decentralized oracle network is an open-source technology infrastructure that allows any blockchain to securely connect to off-chain data and computation resources. The network nodes fetch, validate, and deliver data from multiple sources onto blockchains to execute smart contracts. Node operators are compensated with the network's native cryptocurrency, LINK. [1] The LINK token is compatible with the Ethereum ERC20 and ERC677 token standards. [2] Additional functionalityIn addition to the transfer of external information to a blockchain, Chainlink can also be used for several different off-chain computation functions, including a verifiable random function (VRF), data and price feeds, programmable external adapters, and Keepers. [2] [3] Chainlink's VRF can be used for random number generation which can be used in decentralized gaming and in the minting of NFTs. ZDNet reported the verifiability of the random number generation ensures the in-game results are tamper-proof. [4] [5] The data and price feeds supported by the Chainlink network are aggregated data streams that include market prices and conversion rates. [2] Other uses for the data feeds include bringing weather information on-chain for parametric crop insurance as well as election data. [6] [7] Chainlink nodes can also connect to external adapters, allowing smart contracts to use computing power not directly on a blockchain network. [2] These software extensions allow a node operator to allow smart contracts to use external APIs and perform other tasks independent of the blockchain, such as connecting to payment software. [8] Keepers are a service that automates smart contracts and reduces manual maintenance for developers. Decrypt reported that Keepers can automate token minting, harvesting yields from vaults, and the liquidation of undercollateralized loans. [3] References
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I am trying to follow all the rules by not making any direct edits and welcome feedback on my requests here or on the draft in my user space. I really appreciate all the help! A at Chainlink ( talk) 19:12, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
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Technology In addition to the transfer of external information to a blockchain, Chainlink can also be used for several different off-chain computation functions, including a verifiable random function (VRF) and data feeds. The data feeds have been used to bring election data on-chain. [2] Chainlink's VRF can be used for random number generation which can be used in decentralized gaming. ZDNet reported the verifiability of the random number generation ensures the in-game results are tamper-proof. [3] References
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Hello editors, A at Chainlink again. I saw an editor had added "like Tellor." to the article's intro. That looks like WP:Spam. It's also the only edit that editor has made. Is there any chance someone can remove this? I don't want to make any direct edits because I have a COI. Please let me know and thanks in advance for your help! A at Chainlink ( talk) 22:32, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
![]() | This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered. |
Hello again, A at Chainlink here with one last batch of requests. I thought I might put them all together so I don't fill up the request queue.
Please let me know if you think these requests are possible! I know it's a lot but I'm hoping they are small enough that they won't be too much trouble. BeŻet and Hocus00, you've been so helpful so far, would either of you consider taking a look at these requests? Thanks in advance! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:38, 10 December 2021 (UTC)
Hi, @ Citing:, I noticed you made some edits to the page recently. I was hoping to understand them a little better. The first one, removing the DailyCoin source and the integrations, I do understand that DailyCoin is not an ideal source. I worked with BeŻet on that content and we chose to include the integrations with the AP, Google, and Deutsche Telekom because they were written about in reliable sources ( by Forbes staff and ZDNet). Might you be willing to replace those as use case examples?
With the second edit, I am concerned that the wording doesn't accurately represent the content of the source, and implies an unconfirmed event. As the writing states, one analysis "suggested" a pump and dump scam. Because nothing was confirmed, should this be included at all? Do you think we could remove that sentence, or if editors think it's worth keeping, can we add more context? Please let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks! A at Chainlink ( talk) 15:46, 23 December 2021 (UTC)