Technology

Base

Base is a secure, low-cost Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, built on the OP Stack and incubated by Coinbase, designed to scale the blockchain for mass adoption.

Base is Coinbase's flagship L2 solution: an Ethereum-based network built on the open-source OP Stack (Optimism). It delivers full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility at a fraction of the cost, leveraging Ethereum's mainnet for core security. The primary objective is clear: onboard the next billion users to the cryptoeconomy. Developers gain immediate access to the Coinbase ecosystem, including its 110 million+ verified users and powerful fiat onramps, streamlining the launch and adoption of decentralized applications (dApps).