Base-Solana Bridge Drives Cross-Chain Liquidity and DeFi Growth

As per 528btc, the Base-Solana Bridge has emerged as a key infrastructure component connecting Ethereum's Layer 2 (Base) and Solana's high-performance blockchain. The bridge facilitates seamless token transfers between ERC-20 and SPL ecosystems, enhancing liquidity and cross-chain interoperability. Solana's DeFi TVL surged to $11.5 billion in Q3 2025, driven by institutional investments and protocols like Serum ($2.8 billion TVL) and Jupiter ($2.6 billion TVL). Base's TVL reached a peak of $5.06 billion, with discussions ongoing about a native token to decentralize the network and incentivize developers. The bridge's economic value (REV) hit $222.3 million in Q3 2025, with Solana DEX volume reaching $365 billion, an 18% increase from Q2. Security improvements and audits have reduced DeFi incidents by 40%, though risks like the recent Upbit data breach highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in custodial models. Institutional interest in Solana, including Forward Industries raising $1.65 billion and partnerships with Western Union, signals growing adoption. The bridge's potential to facilitate tokenized assets, including stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs), further strengthens its long-term value. However, challenges such as declining stablecoin liquidity and network congestion remain.