Re has discontinued its use of LayerZero and switched to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for all cross-chain transfers, the company confirmed. The change takes effect immediately, affecting any applications or users relying on Re’s bridges.
Why the switch
The decision to replace LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP was driven by Re’s need for a more robust and secure cross-chain infrastructure, according to internal memos. While Re did not publicly detail specific shortcomings with LayerZero, the move signals a growing preference for Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network to handle token transfers across blockchains.
What changes for users
Anyone using Re’s cross-chain services will now be routed through Chainlink CCIP instead of LayerZero. That means different transaction fees, confirmation times, and supported chains. Re has not yet published a migration guide, but users are advised to check for updates on the company’s official channels. LayerZero-based transactions that were pending at the time of the switch may need to be reinitiated.
Industry context
The shift comes amid broader competition in the cross-chain messaging space. LayerZero remains a widely used protocol, but Chainlink CCIP has been gaining traction among projects that prioritize security and formal verification. Re’s move could push other platforms to reevaluate their own interoperability stacks.
Re has not announced any further changes to its infrastructure beyond the cross-chain protocol swap. The company is expected to release technical documentation on the integration in the coming weeks.
