Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network built by Coinbase, continues to operate as a low-cost platform for decentralized applications. The network, designed to be developer-friendly, aims to scale Ethereum while keeping fees low and security high.
What Base offers
Base is an L2 solution that processes transactions off the main Ethereum chain using optimistic rollups. Developers can deploy smart contracts and dApps with lower costs compared to Ethereum's mainnet. Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges, backs the network.
Layer 2 networks like Base are critical to Ethereum's scalability. By handling transactions off-chain, they reduce congestion and fees on the main network. Coinbase's involvement brings mainstream attention and a large user base to the L2 ecosystem.
As of May 2026, Base remains live with no major reported disruptions this quarter. The network continues to serve developers seeking an alternative to Ethereum's mainnet.
