Gravity Upgrades to Chainlink CCIP As the Canonical Cross-Chain Infrastructure for Its Layer-1 Launch

We’re excited to announce that Gravity will upgrade from LayerZero to the Chainlink standard for secure cross-chain interoperability for the launch of its layer-1 blockchain. With this upgrade, Chainlink CCIP will serve as Gravity’s canonical cross-chain infrastructure. This shift is designed to enhance Gravity’s security posture and enable greater capabilities within the multi-chain ecosystem. 

CCIP will enable developers to build feature-rich cross-chain applications that increase the reach and adoption of Gravity. Gravity will also adopt the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for its native token, G. CCTs are cross-chain-native assets secured by CCIP. They empower developers with self-serve deployment capabilities, full control and ownership, enhanced programmability, and zero-slippage transfers—all underpinned by CCIP’s robust defense-in-depth security architecture.  

“We’re pleased to see that Gravity is upgrading to the Chainlink standard to serve as the canonical cross-chain infrastructure for its layer-1 blockchain. Chainlink CCIP will significantly improve the capabilities of the network by enabling Gravity Chain developers to build highly secure cross-chain applications.”— Thodoris Karakostas, Head of Blockchain Partnerships at Chainlink Labs

Chainlink has been at the forefront of the blockchain industry with a proven track record for providing the highest standard of security and reliability in the space. With its principle-driven approach, Chainlink has built one of the largest ecosystems in the blockchain industry, and is becoming the de facto standard for blockchain connectivity in capital markets.

Galxe’s layer-1 solution, Gravity, leverages technologies like zero-knowledge proofs, staking-powered mechanisms, and cutting-edge consensus models to deliver high performance, robust security, and cost-efficient transactions. The chain’s focus on high performance enables developers to build various Web3 solutions, from asset management to loyalty programs. Key features like gas abstraction and efficient ZKP verification enhance both the developer capabilities and end-user experience, setting the foundation for the future of onchain applications.

Chainlink CCIP provides a multitude of important benefits and features for Gravity, such as:

• Defense-in-depth security—CCIP’s consensus layer is powered by the same Chainlink Decentralized Oracle Network (DON) infrastructure that has secured $75+ billion in DeFi TVL at its peak and enabled $17+ trillion in onchain transaction value since the start of 2022. 

• Secure Token Transfers—CCTs are token logic agnostic, meaning token developers can deploy pre-audited token pool contracts to turn any ERC20-compatible token into a CCT or deploy their own custom token pool contracts for bespoke token use cases. CCTs do not require token developers to inherit any CCIP-specific code within their token’s smart contract. CCTs also benefit from additional security functions in their CCIP token pools such as configurable rate limits and reliability features such as Smart Execution, which helps ensure reliable transaction execution on the destination chain regardless of blockchain network congestion.

• Programmable Token Transfers—CCIP messages are programmable, meaning token transfers and arbitrary data transfers can be one atomic transaction. This enables instructions to be passed in the data payload regarding what to do with the tokens once they arrive at the destination chain. 

• Extendable and future-proof—CCIP is built to be future-proof for developers, where future improvements can continue to be made, including the integration of new blockchain networks, the onboarding of additional tokens, and the incorporation of new defense-in-depth approaches to security.

“Upgrading to Chainlink CCIP to be Gravity’s canonical cross-chain infrastructure was a strategic decision that closely aligns with our long-term vision for the chain. This integration will give our ecosystem developers the tools to build secure and feature-rich cross-chain applications.”— Patrick Young, Head of Partnerships

About Chainlink

Chainlink is the standard for onchain finance, verifiable data, and cross-chain interoperability. Chainlink is unifying liquidity across global markets and has enabled over $17 trillion in transaction value across the blockchain economy. Major financial market infrastructures and institutions, such as Swift, Fidelity International, and ANZ Bank, as well as top DeFi protocols including Aave, GMX, and Lido, use Chainlink to power next-generation applications for banking, asset management, and other major sectors. Learn more by visiting chain.link.