Coinbase-Backed Base Claims It Can 'Flip' Solana, Sees Pushback

In accordance with CoinRepublic, Coinbase-backed Base reignited tensions with Solana Foundation members after reversing its decision on launching a native token. Base's bridge to Solana, announced on December 4, 2025, enabled asset transfers between the two ecosystems but faced backlash from Solana loyalists who accused Base of predatory intent. Base's TVL surged 20% to $10 billion in November, while Solana remained at $5.2 billion. Jesse Pollak, Base’s creator, defended the bridge, stating it allows Solana assets to access the Base economy. Critics, including Vibhu (@vibhu), accused Base of lacking collaboration with Solana partners. The bridge supports SOL, CHILLHOUSE, and SPL tokens, potentially unlocking $450 million in weekly cross-chain flows. Alexander Cutler claimed a Base token could inject billions into the ecosystem, while Mert (@0xMert_) and others criticized the approach. The feud traces back to September 16, 2025, when Aerodrome posted a clip of Cutler suggesting Base would 'flip' Solana. Leonidas (@LeonidasNFT) warned of mindshare theft, comparing Base's strategy to its approach with Ethereum. Coinbase positions Base as Ethereum’s consumer L2, with the Solana bridge extending its reach. The bridge supports integrations with Aerodrome and Zora. Base processed 1.5 billion transactions in November, with 70% from SOL trades. Solana, with 65,000 TPS, counters with high throughput, but Base’s Coinbase wallet onboarding drives much of its activity.