Chainlink Brings Solana to Cross-Chain Networks, Unlocks $19B in Assets
Date: 2025-05-20 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: BUSINESS
Chainlink announced the launch of its CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) on the Solana network, enabling cross-chain interoperability between one of the most powerful blockchain platforms and other popular networks. Solana can now interoperate with ecosystems such as Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BNB Chain, and Sonic.
Connecting to CCIP also means support for the CCT standard, a universal protocol for creating and managing tokens in a multi-chain environment. This will allow Solana developers to securely launch scalable tokens, and users to transfer assets and data across networks.
In addition, the integration also brings support for bridges including OpenOcean, XSwap, Interport, and Transporter. These tools will make it easier and faster to move liquidity between blockchains, making Solana more attractive to projects operating in a multi-chain environment.
Solana is the first non-EVM network to gain access to CCIP. This is a major milestone for the platform, following Solana’s recent 1.6 update. Already known for its speed and low fees, the network is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to the launch of memecoins and the growth of decentralized exchanges like Pump.fun.
According to the Chainlink team, CCIP integration gives Solana access to $19 billion in assets and the growing demand for cross-chain solutions. Developers will be able to work with a wider audience, and projects will be able to attract liquidity from other blockchains, strengthening Solana’s position in the market.
Johann Eid, Chief Commercial Officer at Chainlink Labs, emphasized that the CCIP serves as a gateway for assets to enter the Solana ecosystem. He noted that this is an important step towards attracting institutional investors, as such opportunities increase liquidity, strengthen the market, and create conditions for the development of real-world asset tokenization (RWA).
