80+ chains can deposit into the same vault ≠ 80+ separate vaults per chain.

Chainlink launched CCIP Vault Adapters on Oct 8. Standard ERC-4626 vaults can now accept deposits from 80+ chains while keeping strategy execution, accounting, governance, and risk controls on the vault's home chain.

Aave, Lombard, Venus are already integrating, but rollout timelines vary by protocol.

The real alpha: Cross-chain isn't about spinning up more vaults. It's about expanding deposit rails without fragmenting liquidity or risk management.

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