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Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2, has become a leading scaling network by early 2026. Strong DeFi activity continues, while the Base App is evolving into an onchain hub for trading, payments, social features, and mini-apps.
Jesse Pollak emphasizes long-term adoption, better mini-app discovery, and stronger tools for creators and developers. Coinbase is positioning Base as its main mobile gateway to the onchain world while expanding stablecoins and real-world payment rails.
As of January 2026, Base has around 12.8B in TVL, about 700K daily active addresses, and over 10M transactions per day, placing it among the top Layer-2 networks.
In 2026, growth will be driven by the Base App and deeper integration with traditional finance. By 2027, Base aims to support a global onchain economy, though success depends on usability, regulation, and competition from networks like Solana and TON.
Overall, Base is emerging as an accessible gateway to Web3 backed by strong developer momentum.
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