ChainLink We have deployed a series of major updates that position it as the main protocol for the blockchain space. From cross-chain communications and real-world asset payments to advanced compliance engines and facility grade integration, ChainLink has moved from middleware to basic infrastructure.
Solana welcomes CCIP v1.6
Solana's ecosystem has undergone major interoperability improvements with launch of CCIP V1.6 On that main net. This update will allow for seamless interaction between Solana and major blockchains such as Ethereum, BNB chain, arbitrum, and base. This paves the way for smooth token transfer and messaging between Solana and the rest of the blockchain economy.
Projects like Maple Finance, Shiba Inuand Backed financescollectively managing more than $19 billion tokenized assets is one of the first to adopt the CCT standard in Solana using CCIP. Developers now benefit from reduced costs, simplified architectures, and reduced fragmentation. Tools like Interport, xswapand Openocian We are also launching Solana Support integration to streamline liquidity and swap.
MasterCard and ChainLink
Also available on ChainLink We joined forces and Mastercard Enable Buy Onchain Crypto Use traditional debit and credit cards. This collaboration connects MasterCard's global payment rails to the Web3 infrastructure through ChainLink's distributed network.
This initiative is being implemented ZeroHash For compliance and payments, Swapper Finance For liquidity, and xswap For the execution of trade. Transactions are routed through UNISWAP, simplifying cryptographic access and making Fiat On-RAMP more accessible to the broader market.
Chain Link Ace
Perhaps one of the most groundbreaking things is ChainLink's Automatic Compliance Engine (ACE)– A modular, programmable framework for enforcing compliance on both public and private blockchains. It is built in ChainLink Runtime Environment (CRE)ACE supports identity verification, smart contract enforcement, and real-time monitoring.
ACE reduces regulatory risk, eliminates duplicate verification systems, and integrates directly with existing compliance workflows. ChainLink co-founder Sergey Nazarov It calls it the “final important building blocks” needed to allow institutional capital to flow into the digital market.
Hedera uses ChainLink CCIP
Recently Hedera Network Activate ChainLink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) on the mainnet. This milestone shifts Hedera to a new stage of interoperability, allowing real-time interaction with over 46 blockchains. Hedera's CCIP integration follows participation in Chainlink's scale programme supported by the HBAR Foundation.
CCIP is already handling more than $20 trillion in chain transactions. With Hedera in place, developers can now trigger smart contracts, send and forward messages across the chain without writing custom bridges. This integration reinforces the presence of Hedera in defi and tokenized real-world assets (RWAS) where speed, liquidity and reliability are unnegotiable.
At the heart of this interoperability is the powerful features of cross-chain tokens (CCTs). CCTS allows developers to launch tokens that maintain full functionality and ownership across all CCIP support networks. These tokens are managed through ChainLink's Token Manager and offer high uptime and security without relying on central administrators.
With Hedera, there are fewer builder barriers and faster market penetration for applications that need to interact with Ethereum, Solana, or BNB chains.
ChainLink Rewards
ChainLink is also moving forward with a new kind of ecosystem incentive structure. ChainLink Rewards Program. Unlike typical airdrops, this program is targeted at meaningful contributors. In particular, we link participants in the Staker and Chain Link Build Program.
That first phase, The Genesis of the SeasonIt was released in space and time on May 8, 2025. Eligible linkstakers (who have a position by March 31) can claim native tokens such as SXT in participating projects. Only half of the initially distributed rewards were reserved for future structured releases. This model avoids the distribution of spam, emphasizes authentic engagement, and aligns rewards with network utilities.
ChainLink, JP Morgan, and Ondo Finance make history
Still one of the most impactful updates, ChainLink played a key role in cross-chain Delivery vs Payment (DVP)settlement I'll be involved JP Morgan's Kinexy, ONDO Financeand public blockchain.
This marked JP Morgan's first on-chain DVP payment using the iconic US Treasury Department of Ondo Chain and payments resolved via Kinexys' permitted blockchain. ChainLink coordinated communications between both chains via CCIP, ensuring secure, real-time interactions.
For legacy institutions, this proves that blockchain technology is no longer experimental. It is ready to bridge traditional financial systems in tokenized markets, reduce operational friction, eliminate delays, and implement compliance in seconds.
ChainLink enables cross-border CBDC transactions
The same was true for ChainLink CCIP. Expanding in Phase 2 of the E-HKD+ Pilot Programenable successful simulations Cross-border investment Use programmable digital currency. Linked pilots Anz's private blockchain (Daschain) and Ethereum's Soprol Testnetallows you to convert Aud-Backed Stablecoin to Hong Kong's Digital Currency (E-HKD).
This allows for nearby investments in tokenized money market funds. This is a process that usually takes several days. ChainLink has reliably handled execution logic, digital identity checks, and regulatory compliance, and demonstrated the practical use of public-private blockchain bridges in traditional finance.
Coinbase uses CBBTC's chain link spare proof
In the wake of a failure of trust like FTX, Coinbase I have it It's turned In ChainLink backup certification (POR) Check the 1:1 support of CBBTCthat wrapped Bitcoin token. ChainLink's distributed Oracle Network allows you to update on-chain reservation data in real time and verify the existence of the underlying asset without relying on static audits.
This adds a key layer of transparency. Currently, the POR framework has more than $8.5 billion in assets, strengthening its trust in wrapped tokens and off-chain collateral.
Ast Token will become the first SuperChainerc20 and CCT compatible assets
Another breakthrough is ChainLink Power First live show Compatible cross-chain tokens Both SuperChainerc20 and CCT standard. The project was seen Ast on Astar Network The token will be live Soneium Mainnet Use ChainLink's CCIP infrastructure.
The ASTR is now able to travel across OP stack chains and EVM/non-EVM chains like Solana without relying on centralized bridges. This process requires only two clicks and is validated by ChainLink's distributed Oracle network to provide an unprecedented blend of security and usability.
Project Acacia
collaboration Westpac, Imperium Market,and Australia Reserve BankI also have ChainLink PowerProject Acacia– A pilot for DVP payments using tokenized assets and Australian domestic pay system. It is backed by Digital Finance Cooperative Research Center (DFCRC)the initiative illustrates how blockchain and real-time payments can coexist in a highly regulated environment.
CRE connects tokenized assets to Fiat Payment Rails, allowing for immediate settlement without the risk of double spending or transaction failure. It illustrates the rise of hybrid financial systems that combine blockchain speed with traditional financial security.
ChainLink has become the backbone of the blockchain economy
What ChainLink has achieved over the past year is nothing but change. From enabling the execution of cross-chain smart contracts to bridging CBDCs, tokenized Treasury and facility-grade compliance layers, it solidified its role as connective tissue in decentralized finance.
The technology currently supports major initiatives across public and permitted chains, serving debt startups and developers from Central Bank and Wall Street giants.
With increased adoption, reliable uptime and focusing on both ease of use and regulation, ChainLink has established itself as one of the most serious infrastructure players in the Web3 space.
