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LINK Key Points
Nethermind migrated cross-chain infrastructure to Chainlink after a comprehensive assessment.
The company became the Chainlink node operator, providing support for CCIP and data sources.
Chainlink has won another important partner in the field of cross-chain Infrastructure services.
Nethermind stops its LayerZero verifier business and focuses on CCIP development.
This collaboration brings Nethermind's Ethereum development capabilities into the Chainlink ecosystem.
Nethermind embraces Chainlink to provide cross-chain services
After a comprehensive infrastructure assessment, Nethermind has migrated its cross-chain business from LayerZero to Chainlink. The blockchain technology company will now run Chainlink nodes that support CCIP and the platform's mature data sources. As traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt public blockchain technology, this strategic shift strengthens Chainlink's infrastructure capabilities.
Under this new partnership, Nethermind assumes dual responsibilities as Chainlink node operator and strategic technology partner. The organization will provide infrastructure solutions, development resources and integration support for projects to build blockchain applications. In addition, its cross-chain capabilities will mainly focus on Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
CCIP enables asset transfer and communication between different blockchain ecosystems through Chainlink's distributed infrastructure framework. The platform uses autonomous node operators and risk management mechanisms to oversee cross-chain activities in the networks it supports. As a result, Nethermind will leverage its proven blockchain development expertise to enhance the infrastructure that supports these solutions.
Previously, the company maintained a decentralized witness testing infrastructure within LayerZero's cross-chain communications framework. LayerZero allows applications to select a decentralized network of witnesses responsible for verifying messages transmitted between different blockchains. However, Nethermind has terminated its verifier role and shifted its cross-chain infrastructure work to Chainlink.
Background of recent cross-chain security incidents
This shift occurs against the backdrop of major cross-chain infrastructure developments in both LayerZero and Chainlink throughout 2026. In April, malicious actors breached Kelp DAO's LayerZero-based bridge and stole approximately $290 million worth of rsETH. The attack involved a fraudulent cross-chain communication and a setup that relied on a single verifier.
Kelp DAO then migrated rsETH cross-chain infrastructure to Chainlink, while questioning LayerZero's description of its security settings. LayerZero denies these claims, claiming the project has transitioned from a multiple verifier configuration to a single verifier configuration. Since then, LayerZero has implemented stricter guidelines for applications within the framework of its Decentralized Witness Network.
However, Nethermind did not explicitly link its strategic decisions to the Kelp DAO attack or other LayerZero security incidents. The company's official statement said the shift was the result of a comprehensive assessment and strategic infrastructure planning. In addition, Nethermind did not disclose the specific technical benchmarks it used to compare Chainlink and LayerZero during this evaluation process.
Chainlink consolidates its cross-chain market position
Recently, many well-known institutions have also migrated their cross-chain businesses to Chainlink. BitGo designated CCIP as the only cross-chain infrastructure solution for Wrapped Bitcoin, which previously used LayerZero. At the same time, Aave has expanded its CCIP implementation to include deposits, withdrawals, treasury optimization and other cross-chain asset operations.
The Wyoming Stability Token Commission completed another migration from LayerZero to Chainlink on August 18 after the state conducted a mandatory security review. The committee selected CCIP as the exclusive cross-chain provider of its Frontier Stability Token program. However, Wyoming has not yet released the comprehensive technical conclusions of its infrastructure analysis.
Nethermind has contributed important Ethereum infrastructure knowledge to Chainlink's expanding network of independent node operators. Founded in 2017, the company develops Ethereum execution clients while also providing security audits, research services and enterprise blockchain solutions. This new collaboration extends these capabilities to oracle infrastructure and cross-chain platforms to facilitate institutional blockchain integration.
