Base chain
Overview
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain built on the OP Stack, developed by Coinbase. It uses optimistic rollup technology to provide low-cost, high-throughput transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security. The chain is EVM-compatible and designed for decentralized applications including DeFi and NFTs.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Base connects to 379 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Ether (ETH), Ethereum.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 379 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
built_on | Ethereum | 99% |
supports_token | Ether (ETH) | 99% |
settles_to | Ethereum | 95% |
hosts | USD Coin | 95% |
developed_by | Coinbase | 95% |
operated_by | Coinbase | 95% |
launched_by | Coinbase | 95% |
funded_by | Coinbase | 95% |
More on Base
Frequently asked questions
Who built Base?
Coinbase, in collaboration with Optimism; it launched as a testnet in 2023.
Does Base have its own token?
No. Coinbase's documentation states Base does not have a native network token.
What technology does Base use?
It was originally built on Optimism's OP Stack; in 2026 Coinbase reported stepping back from relying on the OP Stack.
Sources
Facts on this page were verified against the following sources.