Base is a Layer 2 blockchain solution built on top of Ethereum, developed by Coinbase. It is designed to provide scalability and lower transaction costs while benefiting from Ethereum’s robust security.

Base uses Optimistic Rollups to process transactions off-chain and then aggregate them into a single transaction on the Ethereum mainnet. By leveraging Ethereum’s infrastructure, Base offers a more accessible and cost-effective platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and developers, with the added credibility and support of Coinbase behind it.

The native currency used for gas fees on the Base network is Ether (ETH). However, to use ETH on Base, you’ll need to bridge it from Ethereum mainnet. For step-by-step instructions on how to bridge ETH to Base, check out this bridging guide.

Learn more at base.org.