Episode notes
Base just launched a direct bridge to Solana — a major step toward seamless cross-chain movement between Coinbase’s Layer 2 and one of the fastest ecosystems in crypto.
This upgrade lets users and builders move assets like SOL, ETH, and USDC between the two networks with far less friction, enabling deeper liquidity routing, better onboarding, and new cross-ecosystem opportunities for DEXs, wallets, and DeFi apps.
The new Base ↔ Solana bridge plugs Solana’s ultra-fast, low-fee execution environment into Base’s Ethereum-aligned tooling. Multiple teams are involved — from Base and Coinbase, to Solana ecosystem projects, bridge infrastructure providers, and custody partners.
As routing improves, aggregators and liquidity providers may shift flows across both chains, affecting token mobility, TVL, and trading activity. But bridges ...