Lido adopts Chainlink CCIP to secure cross-chain wstETH transfers across 16+ blockchains
Lido, a leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, has partnered with Chainlink to integrate its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the official infrastructure for transferring wrapped Staked Ether (wstETH). This partnership facilitates secure cross-chain operations, adopting Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to replace native bridges and third-party providers. CCIP, progressively deployed across Lido’s 16 supported chains, provides benefits such as self-serve token deployments, DAO-owned contracts, and enhanced security. The collaboration enhances wstETH accessibility in DeFi and strengthens Lido’s competitiveness. Meanwhile, Lido DAO token (LDO) saw a 5% rise in value, trading around $0.76 amid market fluctuations.
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Lido Integrates Chainlink's CCIP
Lido, a leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, is integrating Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to power wrapped Staked Ether (wstETH) transfers. The protocol has adopted CCIP as its official infrastructure for all cross-chain transfers of wstETH. This partnership follows the approval of the Lido DAO community through snapshot voting.
Details of the Partnership
The collaboration leverages Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to enable seamless wstETH transfers. Going forward, all cross-chain operations for wstETH will be routed through CCIP, replacing traditional native bridges and third-party solutions. Chainlink plans a gradual implementation across Lido's 16 supported chains, including notable networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Linea, along with early deployments on emerging blockchains like Plasma, Monad, Ink, and 0G.
Key Benefits for wstETH Holders
Adopting CCIP offers several strategic advantages for wstETH users and DeFi developers. Built on Chainlink's proven decentralized oracle network—which secures over $100 billion in total value locked for DeFi—CCIP provides:
- Self-serve token deployments
- Full DAO ownership of contracts
- Enhanced programmable features
For instance, CCIP allows permissionless onboarding to top blockchains and implements layered defenses for better security. These benefits expand on previous Chainlink integrations, such as Data Feeds, which have powered the adoption of wstETH in protocols like Aave.
Statements from Key Stakeholders
Jakov Buratovic, Master of DeFi at Lido, emphasized the operational importance of CCIP:
"For stakers, the ability to move assets quickly across the ecosystem is essential for seizing opportunities, rebalancing liquidity, and managing their staked ETH efficiently. By adopting Chainlink CCIP...we’re giving users and builders a standardized, secure way to move wstETH across chains."
Similarly, Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, highlighted the partnership's potential:
"This integration is set to significantly expand access to wstETH across DeFi, with cross-chain flows secured by Chainlink’s defense-in-depth architecture."
Lido DAO Token Price Performance
Lido DAO (LDO), the governance token of the Lido protocol, has shown recent price activity. The token gained about 5% in the last 24 hours, trading around $0.76. Despite short-term challenges, LDO has rebounded over 133% from its all-time low of $0.3278 on October 11, 2025. Continued resilience and a resurgence in DeFi markets could drive the token towards the $1 mark.