Kraken exchange migrates kBTC, its tokenized Bitcoin (BTC) cross-network infrastructure to Chainlink CCIP. With this change, we will no longer use LayerZero as our asset interoperability provider. wrapped (wrapped).
As reported on May 14, 2026, this decision means that Chainlink, the leading decentralized oracle protocol on the market, Provides “enterprise-grade infrastructure” with strict security and risk management requirements.
Features highlighted by Kraken include ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certification, an architecture described as “secure by default,” 16 independent nodes, and native transfer limits.
As reported by CriptoNoticias, Chainlink CCIP (Cross-chain interoperability protocol) is a system developed to connect disparate networks and enable the secure transfer of assets and messages between digital ecosystems.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of increased attention to the security of cross-chain infrastructure. The exploit that affected Kelp DAO in April was related to a configuration vulnerability related to LayerZero, a provider previously used by Kraken for interoperability.
However, moving to Chainlink does not completely eliminate structural risks. Although CCIP incorporates additional verification and risk management mechanisms, Kraken will continue to rely on a single provider for interoperability of tokenized assetsmaintaining a single point of failure that can occur within your infrastructure.
The exchange clarified that kBTC users do not need to take any action during the migration process and additional technical details will be communicated through official channels.
Kraken’s decision reinforces a broader trend as Chainlink continues to expand its presence among exchanges, DeFi protocols, and traditional financial players seeking infrastructure for tokenization and interoperability between networks.
For example, on May 13, Fidelity International launched the first tokenized fund on Ethereum that uses Chainlink infrastructure to expose on-chain financial data.
This progress has also raised expectations for Chainlink’s native token, LINK, especially among analysts who believe that the systematic deployment of its infrastructure could be a long-term catalyst for the ecosystem.
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