On May 23, Wormhole announced it had integrated Dogecoin (DOGE) into the Solana blockchain, enabling the popular cryptocurrency to operate natively on the high-throughput network. The move utilizes Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) protocol, a framework that allows cross-chain token functionality and includes support from cryptographic technologies developed by Psy and RISC Zero.
The integration marks the first time DOGE, a digital asset with a market capitalization of approximately $34 billion, will be accessible as a native token on Solana. It is the latest expansion for Wormhole, an interoperability platform aimed at linking traditional financial systems with digital asset networks.
Cross-Chain Bridge for Major Token
The DOGE-to-Solana bridge leverages zero-knowledge proofs to verify token transfers securely without revealing transaction data. According to Wormhole, the framework allows DOGE holders from other blockchains to access decentralized applications (dApps) within Solana’s ecosystem while preserving control over their assets.
Robinson Burkey, co-founder of the Wormhole Foundation, said the integration is part of a broader effort to create infrastructure for a multichain financial system. “This enables DOGE to interact with Solana-native platforms in a secure and scalable way,” he said.
Solana, which has recently experienced a surge in retail and institutional activity, continues to attract capital and user volume. Wormhole noted it has facilitated over $11.5 billion in value transfers into Solana since launch, more than any other interoperability solution to date.
Expansion Reflects Institutional and Retail Demand
The DOGE implementation arrives amid rising demand for access to large-cap digital assets across various blockchain environments. With the integration, DOGE holders can utilize Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, payments, and other token-related services previously unavailable on its original network.
Wormhole’s NTT framework will maintain token ownership and contract functionality across chains, supporting a wide range of asset types, including stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs). Its architecture allows assets to be recognized as native on multiple chains, rather than as synthetic or wrapped versions.
The foundation did not specify a timeline for when DOGE will be fully operational across Solana dApps but indicated that developers can begin implementing the functionality immediately.
The announcement reinforces Wormhole’s positioning as a key infrastructure provider in blockchain interoperability, particularly as multichain usage becomes increasingly relevant in both crypto-native and traditional financial applications.
