Disclosed embodiments provide light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and interconnect structures that employ particularly shaped electrodes and a conductive metal-based adhesive that are selected to provide a flexible, robust interconnect that is capable of resisting lateral shear forces, while maintaining a low bond process temperature that is process compatible with other LED component materials. In a non-limiting aspect, disclosed embodiments employ a barrier coating on the interconnect or bonding materials comprising a conductive metal-based adhesive to inhibit moisture and air contact with the conductive metal-based adhesive, thereby preventing or mitigating migration of metal ions in the conductive metal-based adhesive in operation.