TL;DR
- Hedera has officially integrated Chainlink’s CCIP protocol into its mainnet, enabling seamless interoperability with over 46 blockchains.
- This collaboration empowers the development of DeFi applications and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), backed by the security and reliability of Chainlink’s oracle network.
- Despite a drop in Hedera’s total value locked (TVL), the stablecoin volume on the network has grown substantially in 2025.
Hedera has made a crucial breakthrough in blockchain interoperability by integrating Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into its mainnet. With this bold and strategic move, developers can now transfer tokens, send messages, and execute cross-chain operations between Hedera and more than 46 other blockchain networks. This advancement unlocks a wide range of new possibilities for building truly decentralized and interconnected applications.
This progress builds on Hedera’s previous collaboration with Chainlink through the HBAR Foundation’s participation in the SCALE program, which had already enabled access to price feeds and proof-of-reserve services. Now, with CCIP live on Hedera, the network is positioning itself as a serious and future-ready player in the rapidly expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sectors.
Progressive Development Of An Interconnected Ecosystem
Secure interoperability is key to the future of blockchains, and CCIP has proven to be a reliable pillar, supporting over $20 trillion in on-chain transactions. Its seamless, high-security infrastructure is already used by giants like Aave and Lido. Furthermore, the Cross-Token (CCT) standard allows for the creation of tokens that move freely between networks while maintaining full control of the original contract.
Another important point is that Hedera developers can now build on proven infrastructure and connect to other networks easily, fostering innovation without compromising security. Thanks to these advancements, Hedera can attract new projects seeking scalability, interoperability, and ease of development.
Stability, Growth, And Potential In The Crypto Ecosystem
Although Hedera’s TVL has recently decreased, falling from $213 million in January to $74 million in April, according to DeFiLlama, the network shows signs of growing adoption. The volume of stablecoins circulating on Hedera more than doubled during the same period, rising from $38 million to $82 million. This suggests increased real-world usage and confidence in Hedera’s infrastructure.
Greg Scullard, Director of Developer Advocacy at Hashgraph, stated that this integration represents a key step forward toward a more secure and connected ecosystem. Likewise, Thodoris Karakostas from Chainlink Labs emphasized that CCIP will allow developers to build robust cross-chain applications that fuel global adoption and expansion of Hedera’s DeFi and RWA ecosystems.
