Avant (@avantprotocol), a $140M+ TVL DeFi platform offering yield-generating strategies, has integrated Chainlink CCIP to enable highly secure cross-chain transfers of avETH, avETHx, and savETH across Avalanche and Ethereum.Avant has also integrated Chainlink Data Feeds to support highly accurate, secure, and transparent collateral pricing. ...

.@Lombard_Finance is enhancing their use of Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain LBTC transfers by incorporating @symbioticfi for additional cryptoeconomic guarantees.https://t.co/PCDmZSWlekSymbiotic LINK and BARD vaults will back a Symbiotic-powered network designed to monitor and flag potential anomalies when LBTC is transferred cross-chain.This first-of-its-kind development is made possible by CCIP’s extensive support for modular security, which enables token developers to incorporate additional custom safegua ...

Layer 2 (L2) Technology & Competition - Ethereum ecosystem is pivoting towards Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs, making it a present necessity for L2 solutions [1] - Major L2 solutions will require ZK proofs to remain competitive [1] - ZK technology enables faster withdrawals, addressing the issue of long waiting times [1] Cross-Chain Transfers & Bridges - Aggregated cross-L2 transfers through L1 are being developed [1] - Native cross-chain transfers through L1 in 12 seconds could eliminate the need for centralized bridges [2] Key Players - Projects like Boundless, Polygon, and Starknet are well-positioned due to their focus on ZK technology [2]

oUSDT is now live on @build_on_bob via Chainlink CCIP, powering secure cross-chain transfers of oUSDT into the BTCFi ecosystem.CCIP enables oUSDT to serve as the liquidity layer fueling BTCFi across the multichain ecosystem.Cross-Chain by Chainlink.OpenUSDT (@OpenUSDT):OpenUSDT is now available on @build_on_bob, the gateway to Bitcoin DeFi.This expansion brings oUSDT to the heart of BTCFi, unlocking the stablecoin rails that can scale BTCFi across any @chainlink CCIP or @hyperlane compatible chain.Mint once ...