Multi-layer web3 ecosystem Apex Fusion has announced that its NEXUS chain is now live with LayerZero. This integration connects NEXUS to over 145 LayerZero-supported chains, including EVM networks and Solana while forging a direct conduit for Cardano's UTxO liquidity through Apex Fusion's VECTOR chain.
Apex Fusion is the first ecosystem to connect UTxO and EVM liquidity through LayerZero, uniting Cardano and Ethereum ecosystems for the first time.
The integration with LayerZero will be of significant benefit to developers, who can deploy an application on NEXUS and reach more than 60 LayerZero-connected ecosystems, including Solana and Base. This will allow them to create omnichain apps, powered by unified liquidity and real cross-chain utility.
Christopher Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer of Apex Fusion Foundation, said: “This is a pivotal moment for both the Cardano and EVM communities. With LayerZero live on NEXUS, and VECTOR set as the default route for Cardano tokens, Apex Fusion delivers a live, production-grade liquidity fabric connecting UTxO, EVM, and Solana.”
LayerZero gives developers in the Apex Fusion ecosystem a pipeline to the broader web3 landscape, making it easier to launch omnichain apps (OApps) and tokens (OFTs) without bespoke bridge integrations. Other advantages include access to familiar Solidity tooling, Tenderly integration, and Apex Fusion’s unique Developers Welcome Team reduce switching costs.
Enterprises, meanwhile, will benefit from DVN-based configurable security for regulated use cases. The integration provides businesses with virtually unlimited liquidity spanning Cardano, EVM, and Solana, making it accessible in one place. This serves to simplify cross-chain operations, bringing the best omnichain opportunities to Apex Fusion.
LayerZero’s integration with NEXUS, providing connectivity to all supported EVM and Solana chains, has been complemented by liquidity being made available via Stargate and OFT patterns for native asset transfers. The next phase of development will see a VECTOR → NEXUS route introduced, bringing Cardano-native assets into LayerZero and enhancing the role of Apex Fusion in connecting once-isolated blockchains.