In a captivating clip from Token2049 in Singapore, Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base—an Ethereum Layer 2 solution built by Coinbase—sat down with Jeremy Tan to discuss the platform's biggest challenger. But it's not what you might think. Instead of pointing fingers at rival blockchains like Solana, Pollak flipped the script: the real competitor is the off-chain world of Web2.

For those new to the lingo, Web2 refers to the current internet era dominated by centralized platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon—think siloed data, corporate control, and walled gardens where your information doesn't freely flow. Pollak argues that the mission of on-chain tech, like Base, is to pull people out of these closed systems and into an open, connected Web3 future built on blockchain.

"This is our real competitor..." the tweet from Base Singapore teases, linking to the video where Pollak explains: "The world is living right now in this siloed corporate controlled walled gardens of Web2, and what we need to do is figure out how do we move people into [the] open connected new internet that we're building on chain."

But Pollak didn't stop at philosophy. He dropped news about Base's latest move to bridge the gap—literally. Base has just launched a bridge to Solana, building on existing connections to Ethereum. This isn't about competition; it's about collaboration. The bridge allows SOL (Solana's native token) to flow into Base, making it easier for developers to build apps using SOL tokens and, crucially for us meme enthusiasts, meme coins.

Imagine exporting assets from Base back to Solana seamlessly. Pollak highlighted how this interconnectivity could supercharge meme coin projects, letting devs tap into the viral energy of Solana's meme ecosystem while leveraging Base's Ethereum-backed security and scalability.

"We think that kind of interconnectivity is actually [going to] lead to a better global economy that works for everyone," Pollak added.

This mindset shift is huge for the meme token space. Meme coins thrive on community, hype, and accessibility—barriers between chains can kill that vibe. With bridges like this, we're seeing a more unified blockchain world where memes can cross borders without friction.

If you're building or trading meme tokens, keep an eye on Base. Moves like this Solana bridge could open up new opportunities, blending the best of both ecosystems. For more insights, check out the full clip on X.

As the crypto landscape evolves, it's clear: the battle isn't chain vs. chain—it's on-chain vs. off-chain. And with tools like Base's bridge, meme coins are poised to win big.