ZRO Skyrockets 26% as LayerZero Announces $110M Stargate Buyout – DeFi’s Next Power Move?

LayerZero just dropped a bombshell with its $110 million Stargate acquisition plan—and ZRO holders are cashing in. The token surged 26% on the news, proving once again that in crypto, the rumor mill prints money faster than the Fed.

This isn't just another interoperability play. Stargate's cross-chain liquidity protocol could give LayerZero the infrastructure to dominate the bridge wars. Meanwhile, traders are front-running the 'partnership effect' like it's 2021 all over again.

Word to the wise: Watch those token unlocks. Nothing fuels a pump like scarcity... until the VCs dump.

LayerZero (ZRO) Price Outlook Amid Bullish Momentum

Following the announcement, ZRO climbed to $2.30, accompanied by a 540% surge in trading volume. Analysts suggest that breaking above $2.80 could pave the way toward the $3 psychological level.

In parallel, the STG token experienced a rise of over 20% within the last 24 hours, reaching $0.20 at present. This positive movement reflects investor confidence in the token’s prospective performance in the cryptosphere.

While enthusiasm is high, the proposal has drawn mixed reactions from STG holders, with some arguing the swap undervalues their tokens and removes staking rewards. The proposal requires a 70% supermajority vote from the DAO to pass, with community discussions underway.

LayerZero’s acquisition proposal is structured as a strategic alignment intended to combine governance, improve technical efficiency, and support ongoing development.

Stargate, launched by LayerZero in 2022, has processed over $70 billion in cross-chain transactions but has struggled to translate its network activity into sustained STG token growth.

CEO Bryan Pellegrino described the plan as a “single unified direction” for both projects, allowing Stargate to execute on an ambitious roadmap while benefiting from LayerZero’s broader infrastructure.

Supporters believe merging tokens will eliminate inefficiencies and consolidate brand recognition in the competitive cross-chain market. If approved, the LayerZero–Stargate merger could reshape the cross-chain interoperability landscape, positioning ZRO for continued gains in the weeks ahead.

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