Blockchain profile
Base ETH
Base is a layer-2 network for Ethereum built with the OP Stack. Crypto traders and users track it for DeFi applications, on-chain volumes, fees and its wallet and tooling ecosystem.
Neutral information, not financial advice. Updated : 2026-06-06
Key characteristics
- Asset used for fees: ETH on the Base network; there is no separate native Base token for gas.
- Ethereum layer 2: Base batches transactions away from layer 1 and posts the required data to Ethereum according to an optimistic rollup architecture.
- EVM compatibility: Ethereum applications, contracts, wallets and tools can generally interact with Base with limited adaptation.
Use cases and ecosystem
- DeFi and on-chain trading: DEXs, lending, stablecoins, liquidity, analytics and network activity dashboards.
- Consumer applications: wallets, payments, NFTs, games, social networks and Web3 experiences built on Base.
- Market tracking: monitoring fees, transactions, volumes, active addresses and smart-contract interactions through explorers and crypto dashboards.
Consensus and security
Base relies on Ethereum for settlement and data availability according to its optimistic rollup model. Security also depends on contracts, the sequencer, fault proofs, operational parameters and the OP Stack ecosystem.
Fees and performance
Fees are often lower than Ethereum mainnet, but they vary with Base activity, Ethereum data costs and operation type. Real-world conditions should be checked at time of use.