Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) has officially launched a bridge connecting its Base layer-2 network with Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), marking a significant milestone in blockchain interoperability that could reshape how assets move across crypto ecosystems.
The bridge, which went live on mainnet December 4, uses Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol to enable seamless transfers of SOL and Solana Program Library tokens directly into Base applications. The integration represents the first major connection between an Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible network and Solana’s non-EVM architecture.
How The Bridge Works And Why It Matters
The Base-Solana bridge employs a dual-verification security model where both Coinbase and Chainlink node operators independently validate all cross-chain messages before finalizing token transfers. This multi-layered approach addresses security concerns that have historically plagued bridge protocols in decentralized finance.
Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, stated that by leveraging Chainlink CCIP as the cross-chain infrastructure securing the bridge, Base enables developers to build secure cross-chain applications and move the industry toward a reliable interoperability standard adopted by major financial institutions.
The bridge supports direct trading of Solana-native tokens inside Base applications without requiring users to switch wallets or platforms. Users can now deposit SOL directly into Base …
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