Cross-Chain Selection Decision Tree · Matching Protocols by Lead Dimension

Confidence: Likely Updated 2026-05-26 Review by 2026-09-22 Sources 4 Machine-translated Original (JA)
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This entry sits under systems index. Read it against cross chain four poles overview for peer / contrast context and fintech index for the broader system / regulatory boundary.

Key facts

  • CCTP V2 Hooks(2025.03) enables destination-chain atomic callbacks and replaces traditional bridges

Mechanism / How it works

Selection decision tree:

Who is your lead actor?
├── Stablecoin L1(Tempo)
│   → CCIP (institutional required) + LayerZero (general backup)

├── EVM L2(Base)
│   → CCIP (Circle bridge) + LayerZero (long-tail) + CCTP V2 (USDC fast)

├── Solana / Move ecosystem
│   → Wormhole (TVL + history)

├── long-tail L2 / appchain
│   → Hyperlane (permissionless · no waiting for listing)

└── Pure USDC sourcing
    → CCTP V2 (1-2 min · no bridge risk · burn-mint)

Decision logic:

  • Does the customer base include institutional actors(banks / card networks / regulators)? → CCIP is a required layer
  • Is the chain on the LayerZero / CCIP list? → If not, Hyperlane is the only controllable option
  • Is it pure USDC? → CCTP V2 is faster than a general bridge(1-2 min) and has no lock risk
  • Does the developer need “1 -click connection”? → Hyperlane is permissionless, and ISM is selected client-side

Origin & evolution

In 2022-2023 , cross-chain selection meant “largest TVL = choose Wormhole.” After institutional entry in 2024 , CCIP became the actual choice for banks / DTCC / SWIFT because of the Chainlink oracle brand + RMN two-layer verification. 2025 convergence = multipolar coexistence + task specialization; a lead actor uses 2-3 bridges at the same time(CCIP institutional · LayerZero general · CCTP V2 USDC). See Cross-chain 5 -pole comparison matrix · The 9 dimensions of CCTP V2 / CCIP / LayerZero v2 / Hyperlane / Wormhole for the full comparison matrix.

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