Back in May of this year, ICON announced its newest joint venture, Unchain, in partnership with LINE PLUS to build LINE’s blockchain network. This is why people in the community were surprised when on August 31st, LINE announced the launch of its very own cryptocurrency, LINK, and its first independent blockchain network, LINK Chain.

What does this mean for ICON and its joint venture with LINE PLUS?

The announcement has been a subject of much speculation within the community, with many wondering how the ICON partnership is related, if related at all.

What is the extent of ICONLOOP’s involvement in LINK?

Is LINK using the ICONLOOP core engine?

Is this the product of Unchain and the ICON partnership?

The Iconist is here to demystify it all.

A brief overview of LINK and LINK Chain