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Cardano Moves Forward With LayerZero Integration

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  • LayerZero integration links Cardano to 160+ blockchains and $80B+ in omnichain assets.
  • USDCx launch and OFT standard expand stablecoin and cross-chain liquidity access.
  • Deployment begins under the Critical Integrations framework with the rollout of the Endpoint contracts.

Charles Hoskinson, founder and CEO of Input Output, confirmed that LayerZero will integrate with the Cardano blockchain, marking a major interoperability development for the network. The announcement was delivered during a keynote speech at Consensus Hong Kong, where Hoskinson also referenced the rollout of Midnight’s mainnet and broader infrastructure initiatives underway within the Cardano ecosystem.

According to Hoskinson, the agreement will bring LayerZero, the omnichain messaging protocol, to Cardano under the Critical Cardano Integrations framework. The Steering Committee representing IO Group, the Cardano Foundation, Emurgo, the Midnight Foundation, and Intersect approved the integration. Intersect will serve as the administrator as the project moves into deployment.

LayerZero Connects Cardano to 160+ Blockchains

LayerZero operates as a chain-agnostic messaging protocol and currently connects more than 160 blockchains. The system has facilitated over $200 billion in cross-chain volume and supports access to more than 400 tokens representing over $80 billion in omnichain assets.

Once deployed, LayerZero’s Endpoint smart contracts will enable Cardano to connect directly to major blockchain ecosystems, including Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Sui. The integration is intended to allow assets and data to move between Cardano and other networks without altering Cardano’s extended UTXO architecture.

The Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard will also be introduced. The OFT model maintains a unified token supply across chains via a burn-and-mint mechanism rather than traditional wrapping or liquidity-pool-based bridges. Stablecoins, Bitcoin-backed assets, tokenized real-world assets, and decentralized finance protocols already using OFT infrastructure could become accessible on Cardano following deployment.

Stablecoin Expansion and USDCx Launch

Hoskinson stated that USDCx is scheduled to launch on Cardano with wallet and exchange support. He indicated that the integration would introduce stablecoins designed with privacy and immutability features supported by zero-knowledge technology.

LayerZero’s infrastructure currently supports over 61% of issued stablecoins. As a result, Cardano would gain direct connectivity to major stablecoin liquidity through the messaging layer.

LayerZero also brings Stargate, a cross-chain bridge by volume, to Cardano. Stargate enables unified liquidity transfers across networks without relying on wrapped tokens.

Development will begin with the deployment of LayerZero Endpoint contracts on Cardano, followed by support for OFT-compatible tokens. Further stages and implementation timelines are expected to be shared as progress continues.

Related: LayerZero Stargate Merger: Foundation Proposes $110M Acquisition Deal

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