Base Weighs Token Launch, Unveils Solana Bridge at BaseCamp 2025

- Base considering native token to enhance decentralization; Solana bridge now live. - Token could reshape governance; Solana integration to boost liquidity. At its BaseCamp 2025 event in Stowe, Vermont, on September 15, 2025, Base announced two major initiatives. The Coinbase-backed Ethereum layer-2 network plans to explore a native token and has launched an open-source Solana bridge. These moves aim to enhance decentralization, accessibility, and cross-chain interoperability within the blockchain ecosystem. On September 15, CoinDesk reported that Base is considering its first native token to expand its ecosystem and drive community-led governance. At the event, Base creator Jesse Pollak explained the plan, stating, "We're going to be exploring a network token for Base," and called it a "really, really powerful tool for building the global economy that all of us believe in." Pollak clarified that while the idea is in its early stages, the token aligns with a strategic pivot towards openness and accessibility. In addition, Base revealed an open-source bridge to Solana (SOL), a blockchain known for its high-speed transactions and reduced costs. The bridge enables seamless asset transfers between the two networks, giving users and developers broader access to liquidity pools and Solana's ecosystem. Speaking on the move, Pollak said Base is a "bridge, not an island," reinforcing its commitment to interoperability and collaboration in the blockchain sector. Incubated by Coinbase, Base launched in 2023 as an Ethereum layer-2 solution designed for scalability and reduced costs. The network supports high-performance decentralized applications by processing transactions off-chain before settling them on Ethereum’s mainnet. Following the announcements, market data showed subtle price shifts. According to CoinMarketCap, Solana (SOL) traded at $232.59 on September 15 at 19:32 UTC, declining 4.84% over the past 24 hours. During the same period, Ethereum (ETH), Base's foundational mainnet, dipped 3.09% and was valued at $4,478.25 as of 19:31 UTC.