Morph, a blockchain network, has integrated the Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as the exclusive and verifiable cross-chain bridge for the Bitget Token (BGB). This strategic move establishes a single, standardized pathway for all cross-chain movement of BGB within the Morph ecosystem, aiming to enhance security, predictability, and scalability for institutional users and developers.
The integration is designed to create a trusted, auditable framework for enterprises as on-chain payments and multi-chain settlements grow. "Cross-chain reliability isn’t just a technical goal — it’s essential for institutional adoption," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "By aligning BGB with Chainlink CCIP and the Morph network, we’re setting a clear, auditable framework that enterprises can trust."
The announcement coincides with significant tokenomics changes for BGB. The Morph Foundation holds over 220 million BGB, with a roadmap to migrate more than half of the circulating supply onto the Morph network. Furthermore, more than 50% of the original two-billion BGB issuance has already been permanently burned. These supply dynamics make secure and standardized cross-chain movement a critical priority.
Colin Goltra, CEO of Morph, stated, "With supply migration and regular burning on Morph as core parts of the BGB roadmap, Chainlink CCIP plays a critical role in enabling secure, scalable cross-chain movement that supports real-world payment use cases."
CCIP's capability extends beyond simple token transfers, allowing developers to orchestrate transfers of tokens like stablecoins and BGB alongside programmable instructions in a single transaction. This enables complex settlement flows, such as triggering merchant invoice payments or FX swaps, without relying on multiple bridges.
The infrastructure will be further solidified by Morph's upcoming Emerald upgrade, which introduces new token standards and aims to make CCIP-secured BGB the reference model for future institutional tokens and stablecoins on the network. Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, noted, "By adopting Chainlink CCIP as the exclusive cross-chain interoperability solution for BGB... Morph is defining how assets should move across chains at an institutional scale."
Morph is already collaborating with payment providers, stablecoin issuers, and fintech platforms to deploy the first wave of CCIP-enabled integrations, aiming to turn cross-chain complexity into a strategic advantage for global, programmable payments.
