Early access to Chainlink Stakes v0.2 has begun and has been used by over 11 million users. link
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The early access launch follows a nine-day “priority migration” period last month during which existing v0.1 stakers were able to transfer their staked LINK and rewards to the new version. Chainlink Stake v0.2 features an expanded pool size of 45 million LINK.
The decentralized computing protocol Chainlink is the most popular oracle network in the cryptocurrency space, providing external real-world data to blockchain applications. Chainlink staking first launched over a year ago. This move increases the utility of the token and allows LINK holders to back the performance of Oracle services. Holders can receive rewards for helping to secure the network.
Initially, it was only accessible for staking to secure Ethereum. 
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Stake up to 15,000 LINK
Through early access, “eAccording to the statement, eligible participants will now have the opportunity to stake up to 15,000 LINK. “Early Access will last for 4 days before Stake v0.2 transitions to General Access, and anyone can stake up to 15,000 LINK, as long as the pool is not filled yet.”
that much According to the statement, 45 million LINK represents “8% of the current circulating supply.”
With this new version, Chainlink aims to provide a more flexible unbonding mechanism to allow stakers to withdraw their staked tokens more efficiently. This is also intended to improve security assurance. The modular architecture aims to increase adaptability, making it easier to integrate future upgrades and enhancements.
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