Virtuals Protocol, an AI agent infrastructure platform for onchain economies, has announced the migration of its cross-chain operations from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP. This move will support transfers of the VIRTUAL token worth over $700 million and will become the protocol’s exclusive cross-chain infrastructure.
The decision follows a broader security review conducted by Virtuals following the recent LayerZero-related exploit. According to the company, the review focused on strengthening the infrastructure needed for autonomous AI agents that can execute transactions, coordinate transactions, generate revenue, and move value across multiple blockchains.
Virtuals Protocol develops tools for creating and monetizing AI agents. These agents can be launched, tokenized, funded, and managed as independent participants in the onchain economy.
Chainlink, a blockchain oracle and interoperability network provider, was selected after Virtuals evaluated available cross-chain solutions. The company highlighted several features of CCIP, including a network of independent node operators, built-in rate limits designed to reduce risk during abnormal events, and compliance certifications such as SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001.
With the migration, all cross-chain operations within the Virtuals ecosystem will run via CCIP. The company believes this approach will provide users with a higher level of security and help support the long-term growth of AI-powered applications in the on-chain economy.
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