Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, has integrated with Solana through a newly launched bridge powered by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
The integration allows seamless transfers of tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets between the two networks, marking a major milestone in bridging EVM-compatible chains with Solana’s non-EVM architecture.
The Base-Solana bridge
The Base–Solana bridge is now live on mainnet, offering builders and developers the ability to integrate cross-chain functionality directly into their applications.
The bridge has been open-sourced on GitHub, encouraging wider adoption and integration across the crypto ecosystem.
Several decentralised applications, including Zora, Aerodrome, Virtuals, Flaunch, and Relay, have already begun rolling out the functionality, enabling users to transfer assets quickly and securely.
The bridge leverages a multi-layered verification system in which Coinbase and Chainlink CCIP node operators act as independent validators, confirming each message before finalising any token movement between the two chains.
This integration positions Base as more than just an Ethereum-focused Layer-2 network.
By connecting to Solana, Base can now serve as a central hub for multi-chain liquidity, providing developers and users with access to assets and markets that were previously siloed.
Notably, the bridge supports Solana assets, including SOL and SPL tokens, natively within Base applications, enabling smoother trading, minting, and DeFi operations.
Faster, safer, and more efficient transfers
For users, the bridge simplifies the previously cumbersome process of moving assets between Base and Solana.
Transfers that once relied on complex workarounds or third-party solutions can now occur directly, with transparent tracking at every step.
Solana’s reputation for high-speed, low-cost transactions complements Base’s Ethereum-derived security and smart contract capabilities, providing users with a combination of efficiency and reliability.
Developers also stand to gain significantly, seeing that cross-chain applications can now reach broader audiences and tap into liquidity from both ecosystems without the limitations imposed by fragmented networks.
DeFi projects can leverage Solana for rapid transactions while maintaining the robust smart contract functionality offered by Base.
NFT marketplaces and gaming platforms can also integrate assets from both chains without complicated token swaps, creating smoother user experiences.
Impact on Solana and Chainlink price
Solana and Base are both notable for their focus on fast, low-cost transactions, often catering to memecoin trading and minting.
However, both networks have seen shifts in activity over the past year.
Solana’s active addresses have declined from over six million in November 2024 to approximately 2.4 million, while Base’s active addresses have fallen since peaking in June 2025, even as its monthly transactions reached nearly 407 million in November.
Despite these trends, the bridge strengthens the structural foundation for liquidity and adoption, creating opportunities for renewed growth and usage.
From a market perspective, the launch of the bridge did not significantly move SOL or LINK prices on the day, with SOL dipping below $140 and LINK trading around $14.09.
Nevertheless, the broader implication of connecting EVM and non-EVM networks remains significant.
By combining the strengths of both blockchains, Base is moving toward its vision of a fully interconnected, multi-chain ecosystem where assets can flow seamlessly, and developers can build without artificial boundaries.
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