Psy develops the first trustless bridge from Dogecoin to Solana, connecting two of cryptoโs most active communities.
Psyย (formerly QED Protocol) has built a trustless bridge connecting Dogecoin to the Solana blockchain. This development brings Proof of Work (PoW) security to Solana and makes Dogecoin, the worldโs largest memecoin, accessible across Solanaโs growing ecosystem of dApps.
This move comes amidst a broader trend: after Bitcoin on Solana gained momentum, more chains and assets are looking to tap into Solanaโs deep liquidity and active user base. Weโve seen Bitcoin trading volume on Solanaย hitting a new all-time highย of $3.45 billion, as well as Zeus Networkโs $zBTC supplyย exploding 153% in one week, all signaling that Solana is becoming a hub for non-native assets.
Psyโs bridge allows the Solana and Dogecoin blockchains to communicate directly, enabling each to independently verify the other’s transactions and consensus, all without requiring trust in third parties.
As the uncontested home for memecoins, Solana is the perfect host for cryptoโs largest memecoin, and itโs only fitting that Dogecoin is coming to Solana. Apart from enhanced security, the opportunities this innovation makes available are endless. Solanaโs massive community gaining access to Dogecoinโs $35B+ market cap opens up fresh possibilities for both networks. Dogecoin users also gain access to Solanaโs DeFi, NFT, and gaming applications, while Solana developers can tap into Dogecoinโs sizable user base.
In April 2025 alone, over $450 million worth of assetsย were bridgedย from other blockchains to Solana, highlighting the critical importance of security during these transfers to prevent potential loss of funds. Unlike traditional bridges that depend on multisig signers or custodians, Psyโs next-generation Proof of Work technology directly validates Dogecoinโs Proof of Work consensus on Solana. This trust-minimized design addresses one of crypto’s biggest vulnerabilities: bridge hacks, which have already resulted in overย $2.8 billion in losses.
What Psy and Solana Leaders Are Saying
โWe have been working hard to find ways to better serve the Doge community, and now we get the chance to offer them even greater utility for their Dogecoin,โ Carter Feldman, CEO of Psy Protocol, said. โThis demonstrates the promise of combining best-in-class security with user demand and an established developer base.โ
Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, echoed the same sentiment: โWeโre thrilled to announce the DOGE bridge to Solana, a big step in welcoming one of cryptoโs most iconic communities to the Solana ecosystem. DOGE, Bitcoinโs beloved pet, embodies the fun, irreverent spirit that drives on-chain culture. By bridging DOGE into Solanaโs network, weโre inviting the Dogecoin communityโand all OG crypto enthusiastsโto join us in marrying onchain culture and decentralized finance.โ
How Does the Bridge Work?
The bridge captures and verifies each Dogecoin block header directly on Solana. These headers contain key blockchain data, such as the previous block hash, timestamp, difficulty target, Merkle root of all transactions, and the Proof of Work consensus, allowing the system to cryptographically confirm the validity of Dogecoin transactions without relying on intermediaries.
When users send $DOGE to the bridge, it verifies the deposit on the Dogecoin blockchain and mints an equivalent amount of $QDOGE tokens on Solana. To redeem $DOGE, users burn their $QDOGE tokens on Solana. The bridge then uses Wormholeโs cross-chain messaging protocol to securely transmit the withdrawal request, triggering the release of the original $DOGE to the userโs Dogecoin address.
