The Graph, an indexing and query protocol, has integrated Chainlink’s interoperability standard to enable cross-chain transfer of its native token.
The Graph (GRT) announced that this adoption of the Chainlink (LINK) interoperability standard will allow users to bridge GRT across multiple blockchains, including Solana, Arbitrum and Base.
Tapping into Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol is a key step towards the expansion of GRT’s accessibility and utility, The Graph team noted in a blog post.
GRT support for Solana is a major move that will boost not just the SOL ecosystem, but broader blockchain space.
“Extending GRT’s availability to Solana paves the way for deeper collaboration with Solana’s developer and user communities,” the indexing protocol stated.
CCIP integration will bring cross-chain functionality and features such as cross-chain staking, delegation, and query fee payments. Query fee payments will allow developers to pay for queries on layer 2 chains with GRT.
Rollout of these functionalities however depends on The Graph ‘s successful unveiling of the targeted bridging infrastructure.
Chainlink continues to expand its technology across the crypto and blockchain industry, with CCIP one of the solutions seeing great adoption.
Most recently, Chainlink’s CCIP went live on the Solana mainnet, a move set to supercharge the crypto ecosystem’s decentralized finance growth with access to over $18 billion worth of assets on the chain. The integration means Solana developers can now leverage Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability standard alongside Data Feeds and Data Streams.
Another platform that has integrated CCIP is Lombard, whose Bitcoin liquid staking token LBTC has seen notable traction with Aave support.
Meanwhile, The Graph launched in 2018, and provides the blockchain platform from which developers can build and deploy decentralized applications across Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum among other networks.