Cardano integrates LayerZero on 12 February 2026 to unlock omnichain DeFi access

On 12 February, Cardano announced a strategic integration with LayerZero to bring omnichain interoperability, OFT tokens and new DeFi liquidity to its ecosystem. The move connects Cardano's eUTXO-based blockchain to more than 160 networks and over 400 omnichain assets, aiming to attract stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets and other collateral to its DeFi protocols. This upgrade is intended to address Cardano's historically limited access to multichain liquidity and expand opportunities for developers and users.