Chainlink CCIP Goes Live on Aptos Bringing DeFi Liquidity and Institutional Adoption

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is now live on the Aptos mainnet, marking the first deployment of CCIP on a Move-based blockchain. This integration enables secure cross-chain token transfers, opening DeFi liquidity flows and institutional adoption opportunities within the Aptos ecosystem.

The Aptos Foundation and Chainlink jointly announced the rollout, describing it as a major step in connecting Aptos with over 60 EVM and non-EVM blockchains already supported by CCIP. With the integration, decentralized finance (DeFi) projects and token issuers can expand into Aptos through a single connection, reducing technical friction for developers and improving security for users.

What the Integration Delivers

The launch of CCIP on Aptos delivers practical functionality from day one.

• Aave’s GHO stablecoin is now available on Aptos as a Cross-Chain Token (CCT).
• Bedrock’s uniBTC and brBTC, Bitcoin-backed assets, can be bridged to Aptos using the CCIP-powered Interport app.
• Developers gain access to CCIP infrastructure for token transfers, messaging, and cross-chain application design.

This allows users to bring liquidity into Aptos and deploy assets in local markets, including lending, trading, and yield strategies.

Institutional Use Cases and Tokenized Assets

One of the main goals of the integration is to make Aptos more attractive to institutional players. Chainlink’s infrastructure already secures tens of trillions of dollars in value across DeFi, and CCIP extends those standards into cross-chain applications.

By combining Aptos’ Move-based smart contract language with CCIP’s risk-managed interoperability, the integration supports:

• Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs): Asset issuers can bring products like bonds or commodities into Aptos through CCIP.
• Stablecoin adoption: Aave’s GHO gains new liquidity pathways and user access on a high-performance chain.
• Cross-chain lending and borrowing: Developers can build applications that use liquidity from multiple chains, reducing fragmentation.

Ash Pampati, SVP and Head of Ecosystem at the Aptos Foundation, said the integration “significantly expands the potential of decentralized finance on high-performance networks.”

A Cross-Chain Network for Aptos

The Aptos mainnet now connects to Arbitrum, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum, OP Mainnet, and Sonic via CCIP, with more integrations expected. This extends Aptos’ reach into global liquidity pools across major ecosystems.

For developers, this means they can tap into assets like Ethereum-based tokens or stablecoins and move them directly into Aptos without relying on multiple bridges. For institutions, it provides a regulated, secure route to deploy capital into Aptos-based applications.

Bitcoin Assets Flow Into Aptos

Bedrock’s Bitcoin-pegged tokens, uniBTC and brBTC, demonstrate how CCIP bridges previously siloed liquidity. Users can now transfer these tokens into Aptos and use them in lending markets or yield protocols.

The Interport app provides the interface for these transactions, secured by CCIP infrastructure. This adds utility for Bitcoin holders who want to generate yield without leaving the security of decentralized protocols.

Cross-Chain DeFi and Recent Adoption

The Aptos integration builds on a broader trend of CCIP-powered adoption across DeFi. Recently, Shiba Inu (SHIB) became the first memecoin listed for cross-chain lending and borrowing on Folks Finance, using CCIP to unify liquidity.

This highlights how interoperability is extending beyond major assets into niche communities and token categories. Aptos can now benefit from similar flows, supporting both institutional-grade tokens and community-driven assets.

The CCIP rollout on Aptos also comes a few days after World Liberty Financial (WLFI) enabled cross-chain transfers of its governance token with Chainlink CCIP. WLFI can now move between Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain under the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard.

Broader Partnership Between Chainlink and Aptos

The integration builds on previous collaborations between Chainlink and Aptos. The Aptos Foundation had already integrated Chainlink Data Feeds and joined the Chainlink Scale program. Together, these initiatives lower costs for developers while expanding infrastructure reliability.

According to Thodoris Karakostas, Director of Blockchain & Product Partnerships at Chainlink Labs, “CCIP on Aptos is a significant step forward in creating a unified cross-chain ecosystem where value and data move seamlessly.”

Conclusion

Chainlink CCIP’s launch on Aptos marks the first deployment of cross-chain interoperability on a Move-based blockchain. With Aave’s GHO stablecoin, Bedrock’s Bitcoin assets, and connectivity to major networks, Aptos gains immediate liquidity and institutional credibility.

The integration provides a foundation for developers, users, and institutions to engage in secure cross-chain DeFi, expanding Aptos’ role in global digital finance. Rather than speculation, the capabilities are clear: liquidity access, tokenized asset support, and practical institutional pathways.

Resources:

1. Chainlink CCIP Goes Live on Aptos - Press release by Chainlink and Aptos:
2. WLFI launch report by Reuters:
3. Chainlink X platform: