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Bitgo Shifts WBTC Infrastructure to Chainlink in Security Push
Bitgo announced it is replacing Layerzero with Chainlink as the exclusive cross‑chain infrastructure provider for its wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) and will use Chainlink's Cross‑Chain Interoperability Protocol for all future Bitgo‑issued digital assets.
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What happened
Bitgo announced it is replacing Layerzero with Chainlink as the exclusive cross‑chain infrastructure provider for its wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) and will use Chainlink’s Cross‑Chain Interoperability Protocol for all future Bitgo‑issued digital assets.
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Global impact / market context
The switch to Chainlink aims to improve security and reliability for moving the seven point seven billion dollar WBTC token across blockchains, reducing the risk of cross‑chain hacks and potentially increasing user confidence in Bitgo’s services.
Analyst inference
Cross‑chain bridges have faced several high‑profile attacks, prompting firms to seek more robust solutions; Chainlink’s CCIP is gaining traction as a trusted protocol, which could shift market preference away from less‑secure providers.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Adoption rates of Chainlink’s CCIP by other crypto platforms, indicating broader industry confidence in the protocol. Proposed
- Any security incidents involving Bitgo’s new bridge, which would directly test the claimed safety improvements. Proposed
- Regulatory scrutiny of cross‑chain infrastructure, as tighter rules could affect how Bitgo and Chainlink operate. Proposed
Affected assets
- LINK — Chainlink
- BTC — Bitcoin