Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) integrates Solana to create multi-chain apps. ICP already integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum, allowing you to host Defi projects at a low cost, while taking advantage of the liquidity of these networks.
The Dfinity Foundation, creator and major contributor of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has announced the integration of Solana into the ICP chain. The new integration uses ICP's fusion technology, allowing the protocol to connect to some of the world's most active public blockchains.
“By closing the gap between Solana and ICP through Chain Fusion gives developers a powerful new tool to build a next-generation dap that integrates speed, security and decentralization in one seamless experience, essentially eliminating the barriers limiting blockchain innovation.” said Jan Camenisch, Dfinity's chief technology officer.
Solana's integration means that ICP's native smart contracts known as canisters can interact with other chains and can blend seamlessly with performance and security. This technology removes the need for bridges, one of the most dangerous and most attacked types of smart contracts. Canisters are in the form of smart wallets, allowing funds to be distributed based on address readings and given permission settings.
Chain fusion technology allows app builders to launch on ICPs without the need for a complete migration. This allows ICP user base growth to tap external defi liquidity at a faster and lower cost.
Instead of adding another off-chain component, the Solana app can also use the efficient on-chain processing of ICPs.
Dfinity aims to be a distributed internet ecosystem
The integration of multiple public chains presents another step in dfinity to build a decentralized Internet ecosystem. The fusion of chains opens additional Web3 opportunities for both projects and end users.
This fusion opens the ICP to potential 4.8m active users daily, following Solana's recent growth with meme tokens and DEX activities. Although ICPs also have a limited debt sector where totals are locked just under $30 million, the chain is well suited to host apps already established through DEX trading and lending. The chain also carries around 297 BTC in wrap form, which is also used for defi security.
Currently, ICP carries around 9K with daily internet identity or active users based on token terminal data. The chain has a unique active wallet of approximately 5.3k each day. For now, it remains unclear which apps will use both chains.
The ICP is currently trading at around $5.12 within the mid-term range for the past month. The chain is currently ranked 190th based on its activities. Apphosts a handful of native projects with their own tokens. Despite its relatively low ranking, ICP is one of the growing chains in 2025, aiming to revive current bull market activity and increase demand for Web3 activities.
The ICP raised $167 million in multiple well-known ranks supported by the A16Z and PolyChain Capital. The chain has gone through several market cycles since its inception in 2018 and is currently aiming to tap the hot chain for DEX and lending activities.
