# ApeChain Plans to Replace LayerZero With Chainlink CCIP By Simon Yoon Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/49233 Published: 2026-11-05T11:27:47.000Z Updated: 2026-11-05T11:27:47.000Z Section: Technology > The planned transition covers Bored Ape Yacht Club and other Yuga Labs projects. ApeCoin (APE), USDC and other major assets on ApeChain will adopt Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token standard. ApeChain plans to replace LayerZero with Chainlink’s CCIP as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure, a shift that will bring key assets under Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token standard. ApeChain announced the plan Wednesday, Nov. 4. It covers Bored Ape Yacht Club and other Yuga Labs projects, and will end ApeChain’s reliance on LayerZero for cross-chain infrastructure across the ecosystem. On ApeChain, ApeCoin (APE), USDC and other major assets are set to adopt Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token standard. CCIP supports cross-chain messaging and token transfers. More than [$15 billion in token value migrated to CCIP in 2026](), a measure of broader adoption of the protocol. The transition is designed to help applications and communities move assets between networks more easily and improve interoperability. ## Links in this article - [$15 billion in token value migrated to CCIP in 2026](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/38092)