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by Soumen Datta
April 1, 2025
The new system allows users to pay for services in various tokens, automatically converting to LINK.
Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that provides reliable tamper-proof data for smart contracts, has recently launched Payment Abstraction. This system, now live on the Ethereum mainnet, aims to streamline payments for Chainlink services and enhance the user experience.
In this article, we’ll break down what Chainlink Payment Abstraction is, how it works, its first application with Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR).
Chainlink Payment Abstraction is a system that enables users to pay for Chainlink services using various digital assets, such as gas tokens and stablecoins. This payment method is designed to reduce friction, simplifying the payment process for users by automatically converting their tokens into LINK, the native token of the Chainlink network.
Through a combination of Chainlink Automation, Price Feeds, Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), and decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, the system facilitates seamless transactions without requiring manual conversions. This innovation is a step forward in making Chainlink services more user-friendly and accessible to a broader audience.
Payment Abstraction operates through a multi-step process that efficiently converts user payments into LINK tokens. Here’s a closer look at how it functions:
One of the first practical applications of Payment Abstraction is within Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR). This solution allows decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to recapture non-toxic Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) generated from their use of Chainlink Data Feeds.
Aave, a leading DeFi protocol, is the first to integrate Chainlink SVR. As part of this integration, Aave receives a portion of the liquidation MEV generated on the platform, which is split between the Aave community and Chainlink ecosystem. Aave currently enjoys a 6-month discounted fee split, with 65% of the fees going to the Aave community and 35% allocated to the Chainlink ecosystem.
Chainlink Payment Abstraction also plays a key role in the broader strategy of Chainlink Economics, particularly when it comes to staking.
Initially, the fees collected from SVR will be used to cover existing oracle rewards for node operators. However, once Chainlink Staking secures the node set for SVR services, these fees will be transitioned to LINK stakers.
This change will mark a significant shift in how rewards are distributed within the Chainlink ecosystem, further strengthening LINK’s position as a Universal Gas Token.
Chainlink’s move to streamline the reward system is another major benefit of Payment Abstraction. Currently, node operators may accrue rewards across multiple blockchains, but Payment Abstraction consolidates these rewards onto a single blockchain—Ethereum.
According to the Chainlink team, this consolidation will save time and reduce transaction costs for node operators, creating a more efficient process for everyone involved in the Chainlink network.
The overarching goal of Chainlink Payment Abstraction is to enhance the economic sustainability of the Chainlink network. By simplifying the payment process and making it easier for users to pay in different assets, the system aims to increase the adoption of Chainlink services. This increased demand will, in turn, can drive the long-term value of LINK, reinforcing its role as the go-to token for decentralized oracle services.
Moreover, as Payment Abstraction progresses, Chainlink plans to integrate additional features such as Build tokens, which will be available for claim by Chainlink ecosystem participants, including stakers. These tokens will serve as further incentives for network participants, ensuring continued growth and development within the Chainlink ecosystem.
While Payment Abstraction is currently being used for Chainlink SVR, Chainlink plans to expand its use to other services in the future. In addition, Chainlink is working on consolidating node operator rewards across more than 40 blockchains onto Ethereum. This move aims to reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency, benefitting both node operators and users of Chainlink services.
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Author
Soumen Datta
Soumen is an experienced writer in cryptocurrencies, DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi. He has been analyzing the space for the last several years and believes there is a lot of potential with blockchain technology, even though we are still at an early stage. In his spare time, Soumen enjoys playing his guitar and singing along. Soumen holds bags in BTC, ETH, BNB, MATIC, and ADA.
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