⚔️ Solana vs Base: The ‘Bidirectional Bridge’ War Heats Up
A fresh controversy has erupted between **Solana and Coinbase-backed Base** after Solana co-founder **Anatoly Yakovenko** openly attacked Base’s newly launched “bidirectional” bridge.
Yakovenko dismissed the bridge as **“alignment nonsense”**, arguing that cross-chain bridges are never neutral. According to him, they ultimately decide **where fees, users, and value are captured** — and that’s where the real battle lies.
💬 His blunt message:
Base apps should **migrate execution to Solana**, so transaction fees and economic activity benefit **Solana validators** — otherwise, calling it “alignment” is just marketing.
Base lead **Jesse Pollak**, however, defended the move, saying the bridge was built over **9 months** to satisfy **developer demand on both sides**, enabling assets to move freely between Solana and Base without forcing anyone to migrate.
But tensions go deeper 👇
▪️ Solana Foundation executives claim Base launched the bridge **without Solana’s involvement**
▪️ They allege Base privately discussed efforts to **“flip” Solana**
▪️ NFT historian **Leonidas** warned this could mirror how Base previously pulled developers from Ethereum using similar “alignment” narratives
📊 The Stakes Are Massive:
Solana and Base are now among the **fastest-growing chains**, competing directly for **liquidity, developers & users**.
Together, they control nearly **$20B in TVL**:
▪️ Solana: ~$12B
▪️ Base: ~$6B
⚠️ Bottom Line:
This isn’t just about bridges — it’s a **battle for dominance in the next phase of crypto adoption**.
