Chainlink (LINK) vs Ethena USDe (USDE)

Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that allows smart contracts hosted on the blockchain to access off-chain data, meaning data from outside the blockchain. Whether it is blockchains, protocols, or any other cryptocurrency project, it is essential to be able to use information from the outside world to function, such as the price of a cryptocurrency. The infrastructure of Chainlink relies on distributed sources and oracles, enabling the provision of high-quality, accurate, and above all, incorruptible data.

Ethena Labs is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on Ethereum whose main product is USDe, a synthetic stablecoin backed by the US dollar. It aims to be a sort of "Internet bond" with a specific collateral mechanism secured by the cryptocurrencies stETH, WBETH, mETH, WETH, and USDT. Specifically, when a user deposits any of these cryptocurrencies, the protocol opens an equivalent "short" position to hedge against potential declines.