Continuing our dedication to providing Web3 developers with the best infrastructure for building feature-rich dApps, the industry-standard Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) will soon be available on the Astar Network smart contract platform. This integration will enable developers from across the multi-chain ecosystem to securely expand to and build with Astar Network using CCIP.

Chainlink CCIP enables developers to build secure applications capable of transferring tokens, sending messages, and initiating actions across multiple blockchains. With CCIP, token transfers allow both users and smart contracts to execute cross-chain token movements seamlessly. Additionally, CCIP’s arbitrary messaging capabilities enable developers to create sophisticated cross-chain smart contracts, allowing them to send data and trigger function calls on smart contracts deployed on other blockchains. This versatility makes CCIP an essential tool for developers aiming to create interoperable and efficient blockchain solutions.

Chainlink CCIP is designed with defense-in-depth security and is powered by Chainlink’s industry-standard oracle networks, which have a proven history of securing tens of billions of dollars and facilitating over $12 trillion in onchain transaction value. It is the only interoperability protocol with level-5 cross-chain security, featuring additional layers of protection through the Risk Management Network.

This first-of-its-kind innovation is uniquely capable of supporting a secure and scalable cross-chain economy for both DeFi and traditional finance. Chainlink CCIP offers numerous essential benefits and features, such as:

Defense-in-depth security: Powered by Chainlink’s industry-standard oracle networks that have enabled $12 trillion in onchain transaction value. CCIP also features additional layers of protection via the Risk Management Network and transfer rate limits.
Programmable Token Transfers: Send tokens and instructions for their use to a receiving smart contract on a different blockchain. For example, specify to swap or stake assets once they arrive at the destination chain.
Simplified Token Transfers: CCIP features a plug-and-play solution consisting of audited token pool contracts that handle the complexity of burning and minting or locking and unlocking tokens across chains. CCIP Token Transfers also have additional security features like rate limits, and enable ecosystem partners to easily build new capabilities around a supported token via a single CCIP interface.
Seamless integration: A single, easy-to-integrate interface for a unified cross-chain developer experience. Simply integrate CCIP onchain and start building secure cross-chain applications.
Reliable transaction execution: A transaction price is quoted on the source chain via a gas-locked fee payment mechanism that confirms execution regardless of destination chain gas spikes and network congestion.
Extendable and future-proof: CCIP will continue to be updated over time to support new blockchains, enhanced functionalities, and additional defense-in-depth approaches.

These security-first features will empower Astar Network developers to future-proof their applications, unify liquidity, and enhance user experiences across chains securely. By integrating native cross-chain tokens or leveraging cross-chain collateral to consolidate fragmented liquidity in multi-chain applications, Chainlink CCIP will open the door to innovative use cases on Astar Network, unlocking advanced cross-chain applications and services.

"The integration of the industry-standard Chainlink CCIP will mark a significant milestone in our commitment to providing Web3 developers with top-tier infrastructure for building dApps. Chainlink will empower developers across the multi-chain ecosystem to securely expand and innovate on Astar Network. We eagerly anticipate the innovative solutions our developer community will build with CCIP, the blockchain interoperability standard." - Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation.

About Chainlink

Chainlink is the industry-standard decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink has enabled over $12 trillion in transaction value by providing financial institutions, startups, and developers worldwide access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink powers verifiable applications and high-integrity markets for banking, DeFi, global trade, gaming, and other major sectors.

Learn more about Chainlink by visiting chain.link or reading the developer documentation at docs.chain.link.