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Bitlayer adopts Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers between Bitlayer and Ethereum

source-logo  cryptobriefing.com 12 September 2025 08:19, UTC
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Key Takeaways

  • Bitlayer, a Bitcoin layer 2 network, has migrated to Chainlink CCIP as its cross-chain standard for transfers with Ethereum.
  • CCIP now manages secure transfers for BTR, $USDC, $USDT, $ETH, and wstETH between Bitlayer and Ethereum.

Bitlayer, a Bitcoin layer 2 network, has migrated to Chainlink CCIP as its cross-chain infrastructure for transfers between Bitlayer and Ethereum.

The Chainlink interoperability standard now handles secure transfers of Bitlayer’s native token BTR, $USDC, $USDT, $ETH, and wstETH between the two networks. Bitlayer plans to make YBTC, its Bitcoin-pegged asset, cross-chain native via CCIP as the next development milestone.

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The adoption of CCIP is designed to increase liquidity for Bitlayer’s ecosystem and expand Bitcoin decentralized finance capabilities.

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