ApeChain adopts Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain operations
4.1 Tech ApeChain is migrating from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP, upgrading APE and USDC to Cross-Chain Tokens. No timeline or user instructions for the migration have been released.
ApeChain is migrating its cross-chain infrastructure from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), making CCIP the canonical bridging standard across the Yuga Labs ecosystem, including projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club. This transition will upgrade core tokens such as APE and USDC to Chainlink Cross-Chain Tokens (CCTs), offering a unified and consistent mechanism for token transfers across decentralized applications. The move follows a major security breach in April 2026, when a LayerZero-powered bridge was exploited for $292 million, prompting a reevaluation of cross-chain security. The migration is effective immediately. However, no public timeline or detailed instructions for token holders regarding the legacy bridge’s deprecation or user swap procedures have been provided. The initiative aims to streamline operations, enhance security, and improve interoperability within the Yuga Labs ecosystem.
