ApeChain announced it will replace LayerZero with Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to handle cross-chain transfers of APE, USDC, and other assets within the Yuga Labs ecosystem. This upgrade aims to simplify connections for decentralized apps and communities, adopting Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token standard for supported tokens. No migration deadlines or token swap instructions have been provided yet, and the move does not appear linked to any security issues. Chainlink’s CCIP offers flexible token transfer mechanisms and enhanced security, with other ecosystems having completed similar migrations.
ApeCoin (APE) is trading at Rp2.100 with a 4.01% gain on Pluang, showing strong buyer interest with 100% buy orders and a typical hold time of 65 days. Chainlink (LINK), which provides the CCIP technology, is priced at Rp207.985, up 2.89%, with 74% buy orders and a typical hold time of 64 days. These figures are as of Nov 05, 2026 02:02 WIB.
