Truflation Integrates Chainlink CCIP to Unlock Cross-Chain TRUF Transfers

We’re excited to announce Truflation integrated Chainlink CCIP, the industry standard for secure cross-chain interoperability,  across the Arbitrum, Base, and Ethereum mainnets. We’re leveraging CCIP’s Simplified Token Transfer capabilities to facilitate cross-chain transfers of our native token TRUF, enabling  cross-chain payments for node operators and data consumers.

We selected CCIP as our preferred interoperability solution because Chainlink has the most proven track record of maintaining the highest standard of security and reliability in the Web3 industry. Furthermore, CCIP is backed by the Risk Management Network — a separate, independent network that continually monitors and verifies cross-chain operations for suspicious activity. This additional layer of security is particularly important given historical industry exploits and the billions in user funds lost due to insecure and unreliable cross-chain infrastructure.

At Truflation, our core is verifiable truth. We enable lightning-fast access to real-world economic data. The TRUF token ensures that every data point originates from credible sources, undergoes rigorous verification, and becomes publicly accessible. Our mission is to establish a new standard of transparency and trust in financial information.

In order to help secure cross-chain TRUF transfers, we needed access to a highly secure and reliable interoperability solution. After reviewing various solutions, we integrated Chainlink CCIP because it provides a multitude of important benefits and features, such as:

• Time-tested security and reliability—CCIP’s consensus and interoperability layer is powered by Chainlink's decentralized oracle networks, which have already secured tens of billions of dollars for smart contracts and enabled over $10 trillion in onchain transaction value. CCIP also features additional layers of protection and reliability via the Risk Management Network and Smart Execution.
• Secure Token Transfers—CCIP features a plug-and-play solution consisting of audited token pool contracts that handle the complexity of burning and minting or locking and minting tokens across chains. CCIP Token Transfers also have additional security features like Rate Limits, and enable ecosystem partners to easily build new capabilities around a supported token via a single CCIP interface.
• Programmable Token Transfers—CCIP messages are programmable, meaning token transfers and arbitrary data transfers can be one atomic transaction. This enables instructions to be passed in the data payload regarding what to do with the tokens once they arrive at the destination chain. 
• Future-proof—CCIP is built to support continuous updates, such as the integration of new blockchains, the introduction of advanced functionalities, and the addition of other defense-in-depth approaches to security. Thus,  integrating CCIP eliminates future switching costs should new cross-chain functionalities be required. 

“We’re thrilled to integrate Chainlink CCIP to underpin cross-chain TRUF transfers with level-5 cross-chain security. By making TRUF transfers seamless and secure, we can streamline the payments process, unlock new use cases, and enable more users to participate in our protocol across the multi-chain ecosystem.”—Stefan Rust, CEO, Truflation

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About Chainlink

Chainlink is the industry-standard decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink has enabled over $10 trillion in transaction value by providing financial institutions, startups, and developers worldwide with access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink powers verifiable applications and high-integrity markets for banking, DeFi, global trade, gaming, and other major sectors. 

Learn more about Chainlink by visiting chain.link or reading the developer documentation at docs.chain.link.

About Truflation

Empowered by Coinbase and Chainlink, Truflation stands as the foremost DRP (Definite Reference Point) for economic veracity, driving the tokenization of Real World Assets through its independent, transparent, and real-time financial data. With a comprehensive index tracking over 13 million items, Truflation offers censorship-resistant data infrastructure (Truflation Stream Network), fueling systemic advancements in the DeFi economy. This empowers decentralized applications (dApps) such as DEXs to unlock boundless markets. From predicting orange juice and uranium prices, to facilitating BTC-denominated oil, gas, and corn markets, Truflation unlocks a diverse range of financial instruments, heralding a new era in the Web3 landscape.

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