- A new report highlights how Chainlink CCIP v1.5 strengthens cross-chain security with layered verification and the Risk Management Network.
- Major banks and DeFi platforms are adopting CCIP as core infrastructure for cross-chain settlement and tokenized assets.
According to a new CoinGecko report, Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) v1.5 upgrade introduces powerful safety enhancements.
CCIP is designed to use multiple layers of security. As outlined in the report, CCIP security will be able to prevent the type of exploit that resulted in more than $2 billion in bridge hacks in 2022.
Over $2B was lost to bridge exploits in 2022, and Chainlink CCIP aims to end that.
In this article, we break down how @chainlink CCIP delivers secure, scalable cross-chain communication for DeFi and institutions.
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— CoinGecko (@coingecko) November 24, 2025
Top decentralized finance projects are leveraging CCIP to expand cross-chain functionality. For instance, Aave uses CCIP for GHO stablecoin cross-chain operations. Chainlink CCIP is also rapidly becoming a preferred interoperability infrastructure for major banks and asset managers, including J.P. Morgan, Swift, and UBS Asset Management.
So far, the protocol connects 60+ public and private blockchains. It is one of the most widely integrated interoperability systems in crypto. Some of the blockchain CCIP support includes Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and dozens more.
How CCIP v1.5 Deepens Security With Multi-Layered Protection
The CoinGecko report highlighted that Chainlink CCIP is built around a “defense-in-depth” design that combines multiple independent verification and monitoring systems. This is possible through the Risk Management Network (RMN) Core Safety Upgrade and Dual Decentralized Oracle Networks (DON).
CCIP’s RMN adds an entirely separate verification layer composed of independent Chainlink nodes. Basically, it monitors every cross-chain transaction and can halt suspicious activity in real time. This can stop exploits before funds move.
The CCIP v1.5 system also uses two entirely separate DONs: the Committing DON and the Executing DON. The Committing DON observes activity and signs off on cross-chain messages. On the other hand, Executing DON independently verifies the commitment before executing the transaction on the destination chain. This separation eliminates single points of failure and creates a strong cryptographic audit trail.
Cross-Chain Token Standard
One of the biggest highlights of CCIP v1.5 is the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. This is a new system that removes the liquidity pool risks seen in most bridges.
The standard enables instant, zero-slippage transfers using burn/mint or lock/mint mechanics instead of pooled liquidity. It also supports fast, self-serve deployment through a no-code interface and SDK. Optional developer attestations also provide an additional layer of verification and compliance.