According to Cointelegraph, Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has been integrated into ZKsync, a layer-2 (L2) scaling solution that leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. This integration aims to enhance network security, privacy, and scalability while adhering to Ethereum’s security standards.
The launch of Chainlink’s CCIP on ZKsync’s Era mainnet represents a significant milestone for the L2 chain’s interoperability and the operation of decentralized applications (DApps). Developers on ZKsync can now create DApps capable of functioning across multiple blockchain networks, thanks to this cross-chain interoperability integration.
With the new CCIP integration, developers can utilize programmable token transfers to send tokens across chains while embedding instructions for smart contracts on receiving chains. CCIP’s arbitrary messaging capabilities enable developers to create cross-chain smart contracts that can transmit data and function calls between smart contracts on different blockchains. These features are expected to facilitate the establishment of more complex and efficient DApps as blockchains become increasingly interconnected.
The collaboration between Chainlink and ZKsync aligns with the growing trend of financial institutions moving onchain through asset tokenization. Marco Cora, director at the ZKsync Foundation, emphasized the rapid growth of real-world asset tokenization and the necessity for transparent and secure cross-chain standards to foster blockchain adoption in traditional finance. Cora noted that the integration with Chainlink CCIP would provide a gateway for these institutions to transition onchain.
Despite being recognized as the industry-standard decentralized computing platform, Chainlink faces rising competition in the oracle market from platforms like Pyth and WINkLink. Chainlink’s market dominance has decreased from 48.64% at the beginning of the year to 46.46%, reflecting the increasing market share of its competitors.
