Base Launches Solana Bridge, Secured by Chainlink

Key Highlights

• Base, the leading Ethereum layer-2 network, has launched its mainnet bridge to Solana, which enables the secure transfer of SOL and other Solana-based tokens directly into its ecosystem
• The bridge is secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and is integrated with Coinbase’s infrastructure
• This launch comes after Base’s explosive growth, with holdings of nearly $5 billion in its total value locked

On December 4, the Base network announced the launch of a direct bridge to Solana, which will allow users to easily and safely transfer assets like SOL tokens from the Solana blockchain over to Base. 

According to the official announcement, the bridge is built using Chainlink’s secure cross-chain technology. Also, it is integrated with Coinbase’s infrastructure with compliance. 

With the launch of this bridge, two of the biggest blockchains are now closing their gaps. This will solve a major problem in the decentralised finance sector. 

For a long time, blockchains like Ethereum and Solana have operated in isolation, which locks user funds and applications within one ecosystem. This new bridge will break that wall. 

“To build a global economy, we need to make it interoperable and connected; and being a bridge, not an island, has been a core value of Base since day one. If we want to bring the world on-chain, we need to make it dead simple for people to move assets at the speed of the internet, discover new apps no matter which chain they’re built on, and unlock value wherever it exists,” stated in the official announcement.

How Does Base’s New Bridge Work

If someone wants to bring their Solana assets onto Base, they can simply start a transfer through a supported application. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) takes over. Its decentralised network of nodes verifies the transaction on the Solana side. 

One confirmed, the original tokens are securely locked in a smart contract. An equivalent, wrapped version of these assets is then created on the layer-2 network. This process will ensure a perfect one-to-one value match. 

The entire transfer is atomic, which means it either completes fully or not at all, which protects users from common exploit risks during the cross-chain process. 

Chainlink’s CCIP system is already used by more than 100 major financial institutions and protocols because of its battle-tested foundation. This was explained in a testnet phase in September 2025, where more than 10,000 simulated transfers took place without a single error.

Apart from this, the new bridge will also be integrated with Coinbase’s wallet and exchange services. This allows users to enhance their experiences while transferring their assets to different chains while complying with U.S. regulations. 

Base Expands its Ecosystem with Explosive Growth and Institutional Adoption

In 2025, Base has witnessed new achievements. It is an Ethereum Layer-2, developed by Coinbase and powered by Optimism’s superchain. According to DefiLIama, the total value locked in Base stands around $4.51 billion. 

(Source: DefiLlama)

Its daily active users regularly number in the hundreds of thousands, thanks to its vast ecosystem that includes decentralised applications, gaming, and non-fungible tokens. 

For example, recently, banking giant JPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token on Base. This token has been piloted with partners like Mastercard and Coinbase, which allows institutional clients to make instant transactions. 

The launch of the new bridge will help users to transact between two blockchains easily. Leading projects on Base, including the Zora NFT marketplace and the Aerodrome decentralised exchange, have already integrated support for Solana-based assets. This allows users on Base access to new pairs and markets, while providing Solana users with a gateway to the Ethereum ecosystem.

This launch is part of the developers’ long-term plan as they are planning to boost blockchain interoperability. While the link to Solana is the first of its kind for the network, some of the leading developers on Base have revealed that they are planning to develop bridges to other major chains like Avalanche and Polygon. 

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