Chainlink has extended its infrastructure to two new networks as institutional blockchain adoption accelerates. Arc, Circle's permissioned layer-1 blockchain designed for institutional use, went live on September 16, 2026, with Chainlink's services already operational. MOVA Chain, a DeFi-focused network, adopted Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol in July 2026.
Chainlink Services on Arc
Chainlink deployed its services to Arc in stages ahead of and during the network's launch. Data Feeds went live on September 9, providing price oracle coverage before Arc's official mainnet launch. Data Streams followed on September 15, delivering low-latency market data for complex financial applications. CCIP, Chainlink's cross-chain messaging layer, activated on Arc's mainnet on September 16, coinciding with the network's launch.
Arc's design reflects its institutional focus. Circle built it as a permissioned network with a validator set including BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, DTCC, and ICE. Unlike typical public blockchains, Arc charges gas fees in USDC rather than a native volatile token, eliminating the need for corporate participants to hold or manage volatile assets to use the network.
MOVA Chain and Cross-Chain Access
MOVA Chain's adoption of CCIP addresses cross-chain connectivity needs for stablecoins and DeFi applications. With CCIP now live on over 50 chains, MOVA gains immediate access to this network rather than building cross-chain bridges independently.
Expanding the Chainlink Network
Chainlink's cross-chain infrastructure has expanded significantly throughout 2026. Earlier in the year, CCIP expanded to MegaETH and World Chain. The Chainlink Runtime Environment went live on World Chain as part of that update.
Each new chain that joins the CCIP network increases the number of possible cross-chain connections. Projects building on any chain in the network inherit access to all connected chains.
