Base

Lightning-fast blockchain infrastructure: Ethereum security at a fraction of the cost.

Founders

Jesse Pollak (Founder)

Launch Date

2023

Key Investors

About

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution incubated by Coinbase that delivers ultra-low transaction fees (below 1 cent) and fast processing (under 1 second). Built on the Optimism Superchain, Base combines Ethereum's security with global accessibility, serving millions across 190+ countries. The platform supports builders with grants and resources while maintaining a vision of bringing the next billion users onchain through its developer-friendly ecosystem of tools, documentation, and community support.

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1B+

people onchain target

190+

countries connected

Use Cases

DeFi Integration Platform - Businesses can leverage Base to integrate cryptocurrency payment options with low fees, reducing transaction costs and eliminating chargebacks while expanding global customer reach.
AI Agent Deployment - Developers can create and deploy autonomous AI agents with crypto wallets that perform transactions on Base, enabling automated financial operations and smart contract interactions.
Gasless dApp Development - Developers can build applications with paymaster integration on Base, allowing end-users to interact with blockchain without worrying about gas fees or cryptocurrency ownership.
Scalable Web3 Social Applications - Social platforms can build on Base to implement decentralized identity, content ownership, and tokenized engagement while maintaining low costs and high speed for mass adoption.

Base as an Ethereum L2 Solution

Base is designed as a secure Ethereum L2
Base aims to provide low transaction fees, targeting below 1 cent
Base is built to support fast transactions, aiming for speeds below 1 second
Base is built on the Optimism Superchain
Base is designed to be decentralized

Resources and Opportunities for Builders

Base provides resources for builders to build, fund, and grow their applications
Base encourages exploration of apps within its ecosystem
Base facilitates bringing assets to the network through a bridge
Base supports builders with grants and marketing opportunities
Base builders are eligible for consideration in Optimism's retroactive public goods funding

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