ApeChain deprecates legacy bridge, migrates to Chainlink CCIP

November 4, 2026

ApeChain is deprecating its legacy cross-chain solution and migrating to Chainlink CCIP, with Chainlink announcing that CCIP is becoming the canonical cross-chain infrastructure across the entire Yuga Labs ecosystem. The migration starts with Yuga's flagship Bored Ape Yacht Club use cases, ApeChain, and the APE token, deepening the two communities' integration.

CCIP replaces ApeChain's prior bridging setup as the network's standard cross-chain layer
Signals Chainlink's expansion into NFT and consumer-web3 ecosystems, alongside its institutional and TradFi adoption push

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NEW: ApeChain is deprecating its legacy cross-chain solution & migrating to Chainlink CCIP. CCIP is now becoming the canonical cross-chain infra across the entire Yuga Labs ecosystem, starting with its flagship @BoredApeYC use cases, ApeChain, & the APE token. Two communities. https://t.co/UE1xDbcvVY https://t.co/R9msnkI1Rox.com ↗

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