ApeChain migrates to Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain infrastructure
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ApeChain is migrating its cross-chain infrastructure from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP, with APE, USDC and other key assets on the network to be upgraded to Chainlink Cross-Chain Tokens (CCT) as part of the transition. The move makes CCIP the standard interoperability layer for the Yuga Labs ecosystem, which includes Bored Ape Yacht Club and other projects built on ApeChain. The upgrade is intended to let applications, communities and their assets connect across chains through a single standardized rail. The shift matters because it consolidates cross-chain security and messaging for one of the larger NFT-linked ecosystems under Chainlink rather than LayerZero. What to watch next is the timing and completion of the CCT conversions for APE and USDC, and whether other Yuga-affiliated assets and partner apps follow onto CCIP.
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