- Sonic Labs, formerly Fantom, has announced the deployment of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) on the Sonic mainnet.
- Sonic Labs has also integrated Chainlink’s Data Streams and Data Feeds, building on its involvement in the Chainlink SCALE program in September 2024.
Sonic Labs, the team behind the top-performing EVM Layer-1 blockchain Sonic, has officially announced the integration of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into its mainnet. Alongside CCIP, Sonic Labs has also incorporated Chainlink Data Streams and Data Feeds, marking a transformative step for the platform and its developer community.
The integration of Chainlink’s CCIP unlocks new possibilities for developers on Sonic’s blockchain. By leveraging CCIP, developers can build highly secure and interoperable applications capable of transferring tokens, sending messages, and initiating actions across blockchains.
Enabling Cross-Chain Applications with CCIP
CCIP’s advanced architecture introduces multiple layers of security and decentralization. Independent nodes, operated by distinct key holders, underpin the system’s reliability, while three decentralized networks ensure each cross-chain transaction is redundantly executed and verified. This approach eliminates single points of failure and strengthens operational resilience.
Moreover, CCIP divides responsibilities across different sets of node operators, with transactional DONs (Decentralized Oracle Networks) and the Risk Management Network operating independently. Chainlink DONs have a proven track record, having secured over $75 billion in DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) at its peak. In addition, Chainlink’s DONs have facilitated over $18 trillion in on-chain transaction value since the start of 2022
As stated in the report, this structure ensures that no single entity controls all aspects of a transaction. The use of two independent code bases written in different programming languages further enhances decentralization and fault tolerance. Finally, the protocol’s level-5 risk management system is designed to quickly adapt to emerging threats, making Sonic Labs’ blockchain more secure and future-proof.
Transforming User Experiences with Chainlink Data Streams
In addition to CCIP, Sonic Labs has adopted Chainlink Data Streams, which will redefine how decentralized applications (dApps) function on its platform. This integration allows dApps on Sonic to offer a CEX-like user experience, with fast and efficient on-chain execution powered by low-latency market data.
Unlike traditional push-based oracles, Chainlink Data Streams uses a pull-based architecture, which allows decentralized applications to request and retrieve data exactly when they need it. This system gives applications access to real-time, high-frequency market data on-demand, eliminating the risks of outdated or delayed information.
Commenting on this, Sam Harcourt, the Business Development Lead at Sonic Labs, stated: “Developers in the Sonic blockchain ecosystem asked for Chainlink, and we’re thrilled that it’s now live on Sonic mainnet. Chainlink CCIP, Data Streams, and Data Feeds are critical for unlocking an array of novel cross-chain use cases and powering the next generation of high-performance DeFi apps.”
As detailed in our previous news piece, Sonic Labs recently launched the Sonic DeFAI Hackathon, in collaboration with DoraHacks and Zerebro, an autonomous AI agent. The hackathon offers $250,000 in prizes and invites participants to create AI agents capable of performing both social and on-chain actions. The Sonic DeFAI Hackathon, held from January 21 to February 24, 2025, seeks to advance DeFAI innovation and enhance Sonic’s ecosystem, with winners revealed in early March.
Amidst these developments, Chainlink’s native token, LINK, experienced a 5.6% decline over the last 24 hours, settling at $24.43, though it has seen a 13.03% rise over the past week. Analysts believe that the integration of Chainlink into Sonic Labs’ mainnet, coupled with the momentum generated by the ongoing hackathon, could spark increased market activity.
