Every bit more than jurisdictions explore the potential utility of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, 1 American mayor suggested that she backs Chainlink — the nigh widely used oracle network for powering connected smart contracts.

When Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that his municipality's website would host Satoshi Nakamoto'southward Bitcoin (BTC) white newspaper, Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno, Nevada asked her colleague when he would become a LINK Marine — a pop term to describe supporters of Chainlink's oracle network.

"The City of Miami believes in Bitcoin," Suarez said, adding that he'due south "working day and nighttime to plough Miami into a hub for crypto innovation."

Part of Schieve'south response includes: "When are yous going to go a LINK marine?"

Chainlink'south LINK asset has emerged equally an influential altcoin in contempo months. Ranked seventh by total marketplace capitalization, LINK is positioning itself as a major catalyst for digital-asset innovation and adoption.

Schieve, who isn't affiliated with whatsoever party, has held the postal service of Reno mayor since 2014. She also appears to be a long-term supporter of cryptocurrency, going as far as making plans to accept crypto donations during her 2018 reelection entrada:

Her Twitter bio includes: "Passionate nigh tech, regime, and annihilation entrepreneurial."

Miami Mayor Suarez has get one of the near vocal proponents of digital assets. As Cointelegraph reported final month, Suarez has been learning more about Bitcoin through influential figures like Tyler Winklevoss and Anthony Pompliano. He called Bitcoin a "stable investment during an incredibly unstable year."