Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard is now available, introducing a self-service model that allows token developers to enable their tokens in CCIP independently.
- Token developers can deploy, configure, and manage their tokens and token pools in Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) without requiring manual deployment.
- Chainlink provides fully audited token pools, supporting either Burn & Mint or Lock & Mint mechanisms, which can be combined to provide different token handling mechanisms.
- Token developers maintain complete ownership of their token contracts, pools, and implementation logic, including configuration of rate limits for token transfers across multiple blockchains.
- The CCT standard avoids vendor lock-in and hard-coded functions, ensuring complete autonomy for projects managing cross-chain assets.
- CCT leverages Chainlink's Decentralized Oracle Networks (DONs) to provide secure cross-chain token operations, supported by the Risk Management Network and configurable rate limits.
Read the CCT conceptual documentation for more information. To learn how to enable your tokens in CCIP in minutes, follow the CCT tutorials.
