Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has introduced a bold new idea that could reshape how decentralized applications interact across blockchain networks: the “meta blockchain.” Shared in a recent discussion, this proposal envisions a future where blockchain data isn’t confined to a single Layer 1 (L1) network, but instead pulled together from multiple chains—including Solana, Ethereum, and Celestia—into one coherent, globally ordered history.
Rather than apps being tied to a specific chain for data availability, Yakovenko’s meta blockchain would empower developers and users to dynamically choose the most cost-effective data layer at any moment. “Cheap data availability is key,” Yakovenko emphasized, pointing out that bandwidth—not computation or storage—is the real bottleneck for blockchain scalability. In essence, he’s proposing a system that would function like a modular hub, allowing applications to write transactions once and post them to any chain while maintaining a unified, tamper-proof order of events.
This could be a game-changer for rollups, data aggregators, and any app that has to manage complex cross-chain workflows. The idea is that each transaction (MetaTX) would include references to the most recent block headers from multiple chains—say Ethereum and Celestia—ensuring that its position in the meta blockchain respects the timeline of all contributing networks.
Yakovenko clarified: “MetaTX posted to Solana would include the last observed block from ETH and Celestia. This would mean it is guaranteed to be ordered after ETH and Celestia transactions.” This mechanism would create a synchronized, consensus-aware system that doesn’t require building yet another full-blown chain. Instead, it leverages what already exists and stitches it together into something more interoperable and efficient.
The idea sparked immediate interest among developers. One developer, known as Belac, offered a more decentralized vision: a peer-to-peer (P2P) node network, reminiscent of torrent systems, where participants earn rewards by storing and seeding multi-chain data. He imagined this system could be community-run and might even solve long-standing challenges related to blockchain data history.
Yakovenko, however, pushed back slightly on that interpretation. He emphasized that his vision didn’t involve building a new network but using a shared rule to merge data from existing chains. “The point is just to use a globally agreed-upon merge rule,” he said, highlighting that the focus was on order, not storage or consensus.
In today’s increasingly modular blockchain ecosystem, Yakovenko’s idea builds on existing trends. Many projects already separate execution, data availability, and consensus into different layers to improve scalability and flexibility. The meta blockchain concept takes this one step further by allowing seamless interoperability between those layers—even across entirely separate networks.
Beyond the technical concept, Yakovenko also took the opportunity to underline his broader philosophy about L1 protocols: they must be flexible. In his view, blockchains should not constrain developers but empower them to explore different business models and growth strategies. “If the underlying L1 is rigid or restrictive,” he warned, “projects will simply migrate to more accommodating environments.”
That philosophy may be one of the reasons behind Solana’s growing popularity. According to recent on-chain data from Nansen, Solana topped the charts with the highest number of active addresses across public blockchains last week—clocking in at over 24 million. And big money is still betting on Solana. Blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens reported a significant unstacking of SOL tokens by a major whale or institution: 103,040 SOL worth roughly $17.7 million was recently withdrawn from staking. Interestingly, the same wallet still holds over 3.3 million SOL, currently valued at nearly $584 million.
As Solana cements its place among the most active and technically innovative blockchains, Yakovenko’s meta blockchain idea could mark a new chapter—not just for Solana, but for the entire multi-chain future of Web3.
