Shiba Inu has signed a strategic partnership with Chainlink, according to a Press release published in SHIB magazine. This alliance will see Shibarium, Shiba Inu's Layer 2 (L2) blockchain network, integrating Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its canonical infrastructure for cross-chain communication, along with the adoption of the Cross-Chain standard. Token (CCT). for its native assets SHIB, BONE and LEASH.
What the Shiba Inu and Chainlink mean
“We are excited to announce that Shiba Inu and Chainlink are partnering to grow the Shiba Inu ecosystem,” the official press release reads. “Shibarium has integrated the Chainlink standard for blockchain interoperability as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure.” The measure allows the assets of the Shiba Inu ecosystem to be implemented on 12 blockchains.
Shibarium is built on ethereum and focuses on scalability, speed and profitability. By adopting the CCT standard, the Shiba Inu ecosystem can now facilitate token transfers using a “lock and mint” mechanism for bonding from ethereum and a “burn and mint” mechanism for cross-chain transfers beyond ethereum. These approaches aim to ensure a controlled, secure, and verifiable means of moving value across multiple networks, all supported by Chainlink's CCIP.
Johann Eid, Chief Commercial Officer of Chainlink Labs, emphasized the importance of the partnership in expanding Shibarium's cross-chain capabilities. “We are excited to partner with Shiba Inu and grow their ecosystem together,” said Eid. “The integration of Chainlink CCIP as Shibarium's canonical cross-chain solution and Shiba Inu's adoption of the CCT standard will enhance its capabilities and drive broad adoption of its ecosystem.”
Kaal, a Shiba Inu core developer, underlined the importance of adopting CCIP and the CCT standard: “By partnering with Chainlink, we are not only choosing an industry standard, we are setting a bold new course for the Shiba Inu ecosystem. . By integrating CCIP and the CCT standard, SHIB, LEASH and BONE will, for the first time, span multiple chains with unparalleled security, reliability and built-in recording mechanisms.”
From a technical perspective, Chainlink's CCIP is designed to provide decentralized cross-chain messaging, secure token transfers, and programmability. The protocol's security model leverages Chainlink's decentralized oracle networks (DONs) to safeguard tokens and data as it moves across chains. According to the statement, Chainlink infrastructure has historically secured more than $75 billion in DeFi total value locked (TVL) at its peak and has facilitated more than $17 trillion in on-chain transaction value since early 2022.
Additionally, Shiba Inu will also integrate Chainlink Data Streams for premium, high-frequency, low-latency market data. “Chainlink Data Streams provides premium high-frequency data (…) with advanced features such as liquidity-weighted bid-ask spreads and sub-second execution speed,” the press release states. The goal is to enable more sophisticated decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Shibarium, potentially attracting traders and liquidity providers looking for reliable and transparent data sources.
As detailed in a related article article According to SHIB magazine, the overall vision behind this move is to create a more dynamic and interconnected blockchain environment. By leveraging Chainlink's CCIP, Shibarium aims to connect to a broader “crypto universe” and facilitate the secure transfer of its ecosystem tokens across multiple chains.
Notably, this cross-chain expansion also introduces a deflationary mechanism through which transaction fees across multiple supported chains are consolidated and used to “burn” tokens, potentially influencing the tokenomics of SHIB, BONE, and LEASH in the long run. term.
Chainlink's CCIP capabilities, which include arbitrary messaging and programmable token transfers, allow developers to create native cross-chain applications that can handle nfts, lending protocols, and other data-driven functionality. This technological convergence represents a bid to transform Shibarium from a single-chain solution to a robust multi-chain network that can host diverse and sophisticated DeFi markets.
The ultimate impact of this multi-chain expansion will depend on developer adoption, user engagement, and the broader DeFi market response. While the outcome remains to be seen, the stated goal of the partnership is clear: foster innovation, encourage widespread adoption of Shibarium tools, and establish the Shiba Inu ecosystem as a pioneering force in cross-chain interoperability and decentralized finance.
As Kaal noted, “This milestone paves the way for more innovative multi-chain applications, driving broader adoption and ushering in a new era of growth and possibilities for the Shiba Inu ecosystem.”
At press time, SHIB was trading at $0.00002218.
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