Chainlink

Founded in 2017, Chainlink is a blockchain abstraction layer that enables universally connected smart contracts. Through a decentralized oracle network, Chainlink allows blockchains to securely interact with external data feeds, events and payment methods, providing the critical off-chain information needed by complex smart contracts to become the dominant form of digital agreement.

LayerZero 

The shift comes after the Kelp DAO exploit drained $292 million from its LayerZero-powered bridge, increasing concerns over the security of cross-chain infrastructure.

Lombard joins LayerZero exodus as $4 billion in assets switch to Chainlink's bridge

Kraken Bitcoin is at least the fourth product to deprecate its LayerZero cross-chain tech following the Kelp DAO attack.

Chainlink CCIP gains over $2.5 billion in TVL from protocols migrating from LayerZero, with Kraken Bitcoin the latest to join

Bitcoin

Crypto exchange Kraken is the latest firm to shift away from LayerZero tech following last month's $292 million Kelp DAO exploit.

Kraken to Migrate Wrapped Bitcoin Tech to Chainlink as LayerZero Exodus Expands

The decision sees a total of over $3 billion in total value locked migrating after a $292 million LayerZero-powered bridge exploit involving Kelp.

Kraken to replace LayerZero with Chainlink to bridge assets across blockchains

Chainlink Runtime Environment enables Myriad to deploy a new range of prediction markets with immediate settlement.

Myriad Adopts Chainlink As Official Oracle Platform To Power New Crypto Prediction Markets

DTCC teams with Chainlink to enable round-the-clock collateral movement—a shift that could reshape post-trade finance.

Wall Street's Clearinghouse DTCC Enlists Chainlink for Collateral Management

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation announced May 12 that its Collateral Appchain platform will integrate Chainlink's Runtime Environment and data standard to automate collateral management across financial markets and blockchains, with a go-live target set for Q4 2026.

Chainlink Lands DTCC Deal to Automate Collateral Workflows Across Global Blockchains

The platform tokenizes collateral on blockchain rails and uses smart contracts to enable 24/7 automated collateral management across financial markets.

DTCC builds out blockchain-based collateral system with Chainlink integration

Three decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocols managing nearly $1 billion in combined assets have moved or are actively moving their cross-chain infrastructure from Layerzero to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), highlighting a broader push toward different bridging standards.

Solv Protocol and Re Switch to Chainlink CCIP, Moving Nearly $1B Away From Layerzero

It cited security as the core reason for the migration, in an apparent response to the recent exploit of LayerZero-powered Kelp DAO.

Solv Protocol drops LayerZero in favor of Chainlink for $700 million tokenized bitcoin

Solv Protocol will move its tokenized Bitcoin infrastructure to Chainlink, following Kelp DAO's lead after it blamed LayerZero for a hack.

Solv Protocol Will Dump LayerZero, Migrate $700M Tokenized Bitcoin Tech to Chainlink

The combined migrations by Solv and Kelp shift nearly $1 billion in assets to Chainlink's CCIP, reflecting an industry "flight to quality."

The $700 million migration: Why Solv Protocol is ditching LayerZero for Chainlink

Following a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs' account of the incident, alleging that the bridge provider is deflecting blame for its own infrastructure failures.

KelpDAO Slams Layerzero After $300M Exploit, Shifts rsETH to Chainlink CCIP

The protocol shift comes as a $71 million court fight continues to unfold.

Kelp Blames LayerZero for $292 Million Hack, Plans Switch to Chainlink

Many onlookers blame LayerZero's default infrastructure setup because the cross-chain bridge that was attacked used a 1-of-1 configuration.

Kelp DAO ditches LayerZero for Chainlink's cross-chain infrastructure following $292 million exploit

Ethereum

Solana

Grayscale Research said Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink are positioned to benefit as tokenized assets expand. The firm estimated tokenized assets at about $30 billion, up 217% year-over-year. Key Takeaways: Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, Canton, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Chainlink as key beneficiaries of tokenization growth.

Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market

Chainlink Labs has listed three oracle data services on the AWS Marketplace, giving developers a direct path to connect blockchain smart contracts with Amazon cloud infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Chainlink Labs listed 3 oracle services on AWS Marketplace on April 24, 2026, targeting blockchain tokenization.

AWS Integrates Chainlink's 3 Services as April Rollout Targets Tokenized Finance Stack

Amazon's Chainlink integration lets enterprises connect cloud infrastructure with blockchain networks through familiar AWS tools.

Amazon Web Services Marketplace Adds Chainlink Crypto Oracle Services

AWS's Chainlink integration will allow institutions to use familiar AWS tools while connecting securely to blockchains.

AWS Marketplace adds Chainlink data standards, enabling devs to link traditional computing services and blockchains

SIX Groups' two primary stock exchanges, SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange, will now push their equities market data onchain.

Major European SIX Group stock exchanges feeding data to Chainlink

Court records show repeated contact with a key operator before and after the token's launch as prosecutors examine his role

Argentine President Milei's call logs link him to multimillion-dollar Libra rug pull: NYT

Cardano

Stellar

Volatility Shares, the company that launched the first leveraged crypto fund in the U.S., is expanding its roster to smaller digital assets

These Three Altcoins Just Got Leveraged Crypto ETFs

The Blockchain Leadership Fund is a new hybrid PAC launched to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

Chainlink Labs, Anchorage Digital Back New Crypto Super PAC Ahead of Midterms

A new political action committee (PAC) called the Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) launched Sunday with Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs signing on as founding contributors, aiming to push digital asset legislation forward at the federal, state, and local levels.

New Crypto PAC Targets US Digital Asset Legislation With Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Support

A new political action committee, the Blockchain Leadership Fund, launched with backing from Anchorage Digital and Chainlink Labs.

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