Ronin Bridge recently completed its integration with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) this month, April 2025. This upgrade is a significant milestone for the Ronin network, introducing a new standard of security and cross-chain interoperability. During October 2024, validators cast their votes on the migration. Chainlink overall won the vote with 10 of 13 votes, defeating LayerZero and Axelar.
More than $450 million worth of tokens that were once on the legacy Ronin Bridge have been transferred. Developers and users alike can now point to more interoperable tools and fewer barriers when building and moving assets across networks. The Ronin governance network token (RON) was trading at $0.5609, up 1.72% at writing time.
Validator Vote and Migration Details
We subsequently elected to migrate to Chainlink CCIP after a strong evaluation process. During the validator vote in October 2024, Chainlink prevailed with a clear mandate, winning all 10 votes. LayerZero 51% Axelar 0% LayerZero was awarded the contract with 3 votes from the City Council. This result further highlighted the Ronin network’s trust in Chainlink’s capacity to deliver a safe and efficient cross-chain solution.
The real migration process was just finished this month, April of 2025. The transition required transferring all their tokens over, more than $450 million worth. These tokens moved from the legacy Ronin Bridge to the new, Chainlink CCIP-enabled Ronin Bridge. This integration makes sure that all these assets are now defended by Chainlink’s industry-leading security infrastructure.
Holders of WBTC under the old contract can swap to the latest version at a 1:1 rate, ensuring a seamless transition for all users. The successful migration of the Owls is the first step in a momentous journey for the Ronin network.
Enhanced Security and Cross-Chain Functionality
Adopting Chainlink CCIP provides even further improvements to the Ronin network. Perhaps the greatest benefit is the increased security from Chainlink’s established technology. Chainlink CCIP aims to eliminate the potential for cross-chain exploits and vulnerabilities, protecting users’ assets from malicious actors.
Beyond a significant upgrade in security, the migration frees up powerful new cross-chain capabilities. Developers and users can now seamlessly move assets between the Ronin network and other blockchain networks supported by Chainlink CCIP. This interoperability makes exciting new decentralized applications (dApps) and other blockchain-based services possible.
This added functionality removes a lot of friction and provides a much better user experience overall. Users will have greater flexibility and control over their valuable assets. This increased autonomy will enable more adoption and more growth of the Ronin network.
Recent Developments and Market Impact
All this followed other big news from the Ronin network a few weeks earlier. Recently launched Tama Meme launchpad has further extended the ever growing ecosystem and opened doors for countless opportunities for developers and users alike. Collectively, these initiatives all further the growth and vibrancy of Ronin’s burgeoning network.
The price of the Ronin governance network token (RON) has responded favorably to these changes. At the time of writing, RON price is $0.5609, an increase of +1.72%. And indeed, the market’s confidence in the Ronin network is swelling. This increase is solid testament to its growing ability to attract new users and developers.
The successful migration to Chainlink CCIP, combined with other recent developments, positions the Ronin network for continued growth and success in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. The future looks promising for Ronin.
