Coinbase's Layer 2 network, Base, has launched a mainnet bridge to the Solana blockchain, facilitating direct asset transfers between the two ecosystems. This bridge, secured by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), enables users to trade SOL and other SPL tokens within Base-based decentralized applications. Initial integrations include platforms like Zora and Aerodrome. Chainlink Labs' Johann Eid highlighted the initiative's goal to establish reliable interoperability standards, aiming to expand on-chain finance. The open-source bridge, beginning with Solana, is designed to enhance blockchain connectivity and support 'perpetually operating' capital markets.