Base
Deploy on Base, Coinbase's OP Stack Layer 2, for secure Ethereum scaling with deep liquidity and enterprise-grade support.
Base is Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack, providing cost-efficient Ethereum scaling backed by the security, liquidity, and regulatory posture of one of the world's largest crypto platforms. It is optimized for consumer-scale dApps, payments, and institutional use cases.
Why bring your product to Base?
Coinbase Distribution
Tap into Coinbase's 100M+ verified users through wallet integrations, onramps, and marketing programs.
OP Stack Compatibility
Leverage Optimism's open-source OP Stack with full EVM equivalence for effortless migration.
Liquidity Access
Deep USDC, ETH, and blue-chip liquidity across Base-native DeFi protocols and Coinbase integrations.
Enterprise Controls
Compliance tooling, custody options, and observability aligned with institutional governance workflows.
Network Growth: Base surpassed 200K daily users within months of launch, demonstrating strong organic adoption and developer momentum for consumer-focused dApps.
What makes Base different?
- Ethereum Inheritance: Optimistic rollup architecture anchored to Ethereum validators.
- Coinbase Compliance: Built with the same security standards as Coinbase's exchange infrastructure.
- Open-Source Governance: Participation in the Optimism Collective to influence OP Stack roadmap decisions.
- Sequencer Transparency: Public commitment toward decentralized sequencing and shared revenue.
- Standard EVM Workflow: Supports Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, and SettleMint deployment pipelines.
- Robust Tooling: Access to Coinbase Developer Platform APIs, onchain analytics, and monitoring dashboards.
- Gas Fee Rebates: Promotional programs and grants to subsidize onboarding costs for early-stage teams.
- Base Builder Quests: Incentivized campaigns to drive user acquisition and ecosystem engagement.
- Fiat Onramps: Coinbase Pay and Exchange provide seamless fiat conversion for users.
- Brand Trust: Leverage Coinbase's reputation to accelerate enterprise procurement and compliance reviews.
- Partnership Ecosystem: Integrations with Chainlink, Circle, Fireblocks, and other enterprise partners.
- Marketing Amplification: Co-marketing support, hackathons, and feature opportunities for standout projects.
Available Networks
Base Mainnet
Production network built on the OP Stack with Coinbase-managed sequencing. Ideal for consumer and enterprise apps needing low latency and predictable costs.
Base Sepolia
Public testnet aligned with Ethereum Sepolia, offering faucet support, high availability RPC endpoints, and feature parity for pre-production validation.
ETH & USDC First: Base offers native ETH gas fees and deep USDC liquidity, enabling instant settlements and reliable pricing for global commerce applications.
Base architecture and operations
Sequencing Layer
Coinbase manages the current sequencer, batching transactions for optimistic settlement while sharing roadmap updates toward permissionless sequencing.
Rollup Protocol
The OP Stack execution layer retains full EVM equivalence, ensuring that Solidity contracts behave identically to Ethereum mainnet deployments.
Fraud Proofs
Challenges leverage Optimism's upgradeable fault-proof system, providing recourse during disputes and aligning with future multi-proof enhancements.
Operational Tooling
Coinbase Developer Platform delivers observability, incident response, and integration guides, streamlining Day 2 operations for enterprise teams.
Base combines Coinbase's regulated infrastructure with Optimism's open technology, giving builders a secure, scalable environment to launch mainstream Web3 experiences.