@xerocima1996
Base is an Ethereum Layer-2 network created and supported by Coinbase. Launched in 2023, it uses OP Stack (Optimistic Rollups) and combines the low fees, high speed, and security of Ethereum.
1. Leader among L2
• DeFi TVL share is ~46% of all Ethereum L2 (TVL $4.6–5.6 billion, peaking above $5–9 billion at various points in 2025–2026).
• Frequently >50–80% of all weekly L2 revenue (revenue 30x growth over 2025).
• Largest transaction volume and activity among rollups.
2. Scale and Performance
• Millions of daily transactions (peaks at 7–15 million per day).
• Hundreds of thousands – millions of active addresses daily.
• Sub-cent fees + near-instant confirmations (Flashblocks and upgrades 2025).
3. Main advantage: distribution from Coinbase
• Access to 110+ million verified Coinbase users.
• 9+ million monthly active traders on the exchange → natural onboarding without huge airdrops or incentives.