Chainlink’s CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) saw 50+ integrations in 2025, enabling data flow between ETH, Solana, and Cosmos. This fuels multi-chain DeFi (e.g., cross-chain lending on Aave), with market acceptance rising: 30% of new DeFi projects now use CCIP. Competitors like Wormhole (faster, but less secure) and Axelar (cheaper, but less audited) challenge Chainlink’s premium pricing. However, Chainlink’s audit history and enterprise partnerships (e.g., Google Cloud) maintain its lead in a $2B oracle market.