Ethereum engineering firm Nethermind leaves LayerZero verifier role for Chainlink
Nethermind said it is joining Chainlink as a node operator, where it will help secure CCIP and Data Feeds.
Ethereum engineering firm Nethermind is transitioning its LayerZero verifier responsibilities to Chainlink, according to a recent announcement. The move comes after a thorough internal review. In its new role, Nethermind will operate as a node and provide strategic technology support within the Chainlink Network. Nethermind's DVN operations, which are responsible for validating messages across blockchains in the LayerZero ecosystem, will also move to Chainlink.
As a Chainlink technology provider, Nethermind will offer engineering tools, infrastructure services, and integration support to teams developing blockchain applications. This shift in direction highlights a growing trend among LayerZero infrastructure operators to adopt Chainlink's secure-by-default architecture, especially as institutional adoption of on-chain finance expands.
The decision follows a series of cross-chain operations moving from LayerZero to Chainlink since a significant attack on Kelp DAO's rsETH bridge in April, which resulted in a loss of 116,500 rsETH, equivalent to approximately $292 million at the time. The reasons behind Nethermind's decision remain undisclosed, and the firm has not specified any technical issues with LayerZero or provided details about the financial terms of the Chainlink transition.
Established in 2017, Nethermind is a leading Ethereum engineering firm with over 200 employees, specializing in developing Ethereum's main execution clients. Nethermind CEO Daniel Celeda emphasized the firm's commitment to reliability and the expertise it brings to Chainlink's institutional clients.
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