Base Unveils Bridge Linking Solana and Ethereum Layer 2 Network

Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, shifts its stance on tokenization and unveils new projects aimed at expanding decentralization and ecosystem growth.

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Summary

Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, has announced it is exploring the possibility of launching a network token, marking a shift from its previous stance. This exploration follows the success of Linea’s token generation event and is part of Base’s broader effort to accelerate decentralization. Additionally, Base has launched a bridge between Solana and Ethereum, announced new developer programs, and hit a milestone of $5B in total value locked. However, the network also faced an outage in August 2025, affecting block production for over 30 minutes.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum Layer 2: A secondary framework or protocol built on top of Ethereum to improve scalability and transaction speed while reducing fees.
  • Blockchain Bridge: A protocol that allows the transfer of assets or data between two separate blockchain networks.
  • Total Value Locked (TVL): A metric used to measure the total capital held within a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, typically representing the assets staked or used in the platform’s services.