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VOOI, a decentralized exchange backed by YZi Labs, has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for its native token, according to an announcement via Chainlink’s official X account. Chainlink’s CCT standard enables ERC-20-compatible tokens to operate natively across multiple blockchains using Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) security. It enables token issuers to deploy and manage multi-chain token pools through a single interface, eliminating the need for bridges or liquidity pools. The integration enables VOOI tokens to move securely across BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Mantle. In 2025, VOOI introduced chain-abstracted derivatives marketplaces and rolled out VOOI V2, offering a simplified trading experience across chains without wallets, gas, or bridges. The platform also expanded into spot and RWA trading and launched its governance token as ecosystem activity and user adoption accelerated.
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