Recently, Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov mentioned that LINK token staking and the CCIP protocol will be implemented within the Chainlink network in 2022.LINK staking should increase token demand and scarcity, as it finally activates the LINK token's underlying utility.Along with this, the CCIP (cross-chain interoperability protocol) will create a new way to bridge tokens and use the Chainlink network.