Chainlink CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol)

Move data and value securely across any public or private blockchain, with built-in compliance and security controls.

The interoperability standard for secure digital asset distribution Chainlink CCIP enables institutions, asset issuers, and DeFi to securely connect digital assets across blockchains, markets, and applications. Establish the risk controls you require Build on CCIP’s secure-by-default infrastructure and add independent verification through Cross-Chain Verifiers (CCVs) operated by your organization or trusted third parties. Settle at the speed each transaction needs Require full finality for high-value settlement, or set shorter confirmation thresholds and execution timing for eligible transfers that need to move faster. Enforce KYC, AML, sanctions screening, transaction limits, and other issuer-defined policies for cross-chain transactions through Chainlink’s Automated Compliance Engine (ACE). Build with institution-ready interoperability Expand asset distribution & liquidity Expand distribution by seamlessly offering tokenized assets across multiple blockchains through a single, secure integration. Enable assets to move and transact across ecosystems, unlocking deeper liquidity and new use cases like lending, staking, and settlement. Apply issuer-defined verification, compliance policies, transaction limits, and settlement requirements as assets move across supported networks. Connect custody, settlement, and blockchain workflows through a consistent interoperability layer, reducing the operational burden of supporting multiple networks. Extend custody services across markets Help clients hold, transfer, and use digital assets across more venues and ecosystems while maintaining existing custody approvals and controls. Improve visibility and reconciliation Standardize cross-chain activity to support clearer reporting, transaction tracking, reconciliation, and asset servicing. Enhance multi-chain custody & transfers Connect fragmented financial markets Link public and private blockchains with the systems, assets, and counterparties that support modern financial markets. Mitigate cross-chain transaction risk with Chainlink’s secure messaging layer to ensure integrity, finality, and traceability. Gain a unified view of cross-chain asset positions and activity to streamline NAV reporting, reconciliations, and corporate actions. Secure interoperability & cross-border collaboration Connect digital assets to existing financial infrastructure Bring blockchain-based assets and workflows into the payment, custody, and settlement systems that banks already operate. Enable new payment and settlement workflows across public and private networks, including use cases involving tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and digital currencies. Control & security without restructuring Ensure secure communication and asset movement across blockchains without building bespoke connectivity for every network. Make digital assets more useful across DeFi Make your asset universally accessible Connect your asset to an ever-growing ecosystem of public and private blockchains through a single integration, making it instantly composable across chains so it can reach more applications, liquidity venues, and users. Integrate in minutes, upgrade seamlessly Create or upgrade a Cross-Chain Token (CCT) in minutes and expand it across supported networks, without building bespoke bridge infrastructure. Retain issuer control without lock-in Maintain full ownership over token contracts and configurations, with no embedded bridging logic, while adding issuer-defined verification, compliance, and settlement requirements where needed.