The concept of a meta blockchain—a universal coordinator merging data from multiple chains into a single efficient system—is not new. Since blockchains are permissionless and publicly auditable, the question arises: why not have one ultimate ledger? This idea resurfaced recently when Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko shared his vision on Twitter with 576K followers: “There should be a meta blockchain. Post data anywhere—Ethereum, Celestia, Solana—and use a specific rule to merge data from all chains into a single ordering. ” His post gained over 84, 000 views and nearly 500 likes in three days, sparking interest and prompting some projects to claim they had already built such a meta blockchain. ### Yakovenko’s Meta Blockchain Vision Yakovenko proposes a meta blockchain optimizing data availability (DA) by letting transactions reference the latest block headers from various DA layers like Ethereum, Celestia, and Solana. He explained, “A simple way would be for the transaction to reference the latest block headers from potential DA layers. MetaTX posted to Solana would include the last observed blocks from Ethereum and Celestia, guaranteeing ordering after those transactions. ” Theoretically, such a meta blockchain could revolutionize blockchain interoperability, allowing developers to store data on the most cost-effective or secure chain at any moment—using Solana for speed, Ethereum for security, or Celestia for data efficiency. This could signal the end of current interoperability solutions like cross-chain bridges, paving the way for a new era in Web3. However, not everyone agreed. Celestia developer Nick White argued that DA multipliers complicate matters since rollups would need to run nodes on each DA layer, making fork choice rules complex and adding overhead with minimal benefit. ### Developments Beyond Blockchain In response, a contributor to the Universal Settlement Layer Dymension pointed out similarities to their work, noting they are integrating Solana to enable posting on any chain with fork-choice on their Layer-1.

Weeks before Yakovenko’s tweet, Dymension launched its “Beyond” upgrade, effectively becoming a meta blockchain. Beyond allows developers to deploy rollups on any Layer-1, using the Layer-1 as a data layer while Dymension secures rollup bridges, managing deposits, withdrawals, and dispute resolutions with blockchain-level custody and minimal trust assumptions. Dymension stands out by letting rollups inherit base-chain data security while acting as a meta layer for cross-chain interactions. Co-founder Yishay Harel explained, “By decoupling settlement from execution, we enable developers to choose the best Layer-1 for their needs without sacrificing speed or security. ” Dymension’s shift from a rollup platform to a universal settlement layer marks a major step toward realizing the meta blockchain vision. Another example mentioned by users is Twine, a multi-settlement network enabling chain aggregation with its “forced include” method, which deterministically orders transactions to form blocks. Twine, promoting “deploy once, run everywhere, ” is currently inviting developers to build on its Devnet to reshape onchain application development. ### Toward a More Connected Web3 The meta blockchain idea is highly appealing, envisioning a future where networks collaborate seamlessly, optimizing efficiency and accessibility. It addresses blockchain scalability challenges while fostering innovation by letting developers leverage the strengths of multiple chains instead of being confined to a single consensus or ecosystem. Such progress is vital for building a truly interconnected digital economy. Don’t forget to like and share this story!