Solana And Coinbase Base Now Linked By The Chainlink Cross-Chain Bridge

TLDR

• Coinbase Base connects to Solana through Chainlink’s CCIP bridge protocol.
• Users can move assets between Solana and Base and use them across apps.
• The bridge supports native Solana SPL tokens inside Base applications.
• Chainlink and Coinbase nodes verify bridge messages for secure transfers.

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, has officially connected with Solana through a new cross-chain bridge powered by Chainlink’s CCIP. This launch enables users to move assets seamlessly between the two blockchains while supporting Solana tokens directly in Base apps. As Base continues its multi-chain expansion, the integration marks a key step toward unifying ecosystems and making blockchain access faster and easier across major networks.

Cross-Chain Bridge Connects Base and Solana Networks

Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase, has launched a direct bridge to the Solana blockchain. The bridge uses Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable asset movement between the two networks.

The announcement, made Thursday, confirms that users can now deposit and trade Solana’s native token (SOL) and other SPL tokens on Base. The bridge also allows users to send Base assets to Solana. All transactions are verified by both Coinbase and Chainlink-operated oracle nodes for reliability.

The launch follows earlier hints made by Base creator Jesse Pollak. In August 2025, he suggested that a Solana integration was under development. During the Basecamp event in September, Pollak reaffirmed Base’s focus on cross-chain connectivity.

Chainlink CCIP Powers Secure Asset Transfers

Chainlink’s CCIP has become a widely adopted protocol for cross-chain communication, offering token transfers and data messaging between blockchains. For the Base-Solana bridge, Chainlink provides a custom oracle solution. This setup allows both Coinbase and Chainlink nodes to verify each transaction independently.

The Base team said this “bespoke cross-chain oracle” ensures secure and consistent asset transfers between the networks. “If we want to bring the world onchain, we need to make it dead simple for people to move assets,” the Base team wrote in its blog post.

By using Chainlink’s infrastructure, the bridge avoids common technical issues seen in cross-chain tools. The system also offers developers confidence in building secure applications that access liquidity across both Solana and Base.

Solana Assets Now Available in Base Ecosystem

Solana users can now interact directly with Base applications while holding their tokens on Base. This includes the ability to trade and use Solana-based assets within Base without switching networks. Base applications can also add support for SPL tokens, expanding their feature sets.

The move enables builders to develop cross-chain applications and access user bases on both chains. According to the announcement, the goal is to “unlock value wherever it exists” and remove barriers between ecosystems. Several Base apps have already integrated the new bridge.

This also allows new users to explore Base while maintaining ties to the Solana network. It creates a simplified path for onboarding users from either blockchain, with fast movement between both ecosystems.

Base Eyes Multi-Network Expansion Strategy

Base was launched in August 2023 using the Optimism tech stack. It has since become one of the most active Layer 2 platforms by user activity and transaction volume. According to The Block’s data, Base leads among Layer 2s in profitability and the number of blobs posted.

Base’s integration with Solana is a key part of its broader goal to become a cross-chain application platform. The team said that Solana is “just the beginning” as they aim to connect to more blockchain ecosystems.

The bridge is also part of a growing effort by Chainlink to support institutional and retail adoption. Chainlink recently expanded its exposure through products like the Grayscale Chainlink ETF.

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