The Chainlink platform is crucial for supporting the adoption of liquid staking tokens (LSTs) and liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, which has seen significant growth with over $44 billion in total value locked for liquid staking and $14.6 billion for restaking. Chainlink provides essential data, compute, and cross-chain services that enhance the security, composability, and reliability of these tokens, facilitating their use as collateral in DeFi applications. Its offerings include Chainlink Data Feeds, which ensure accurate and secure on-chain data delivery, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which enables seamless cross-chain asset transfers. Additionally, Chainlink's Proof of Reserve and Automation services ensure transparency and operational reliability for smart contracts involving LSTs and LRTs. The integration of Chainlink's services creates a "Chainlink Effect," fostering interoperability and increased adoption across DeFi protocols, ultimately positioning LST and LRT issuers for substantial growth within a robust ecosystem.