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Base in one sentence
Base is a "layer 2" network: it runs on top of Ethereum, bundles lots of transactions together and settles them on Ethereum, so you get Ethereum's security with much lower fees and much faster confirmations.
Who made Base?
Base was built by Coinbase and opened to everyone in August 2023. It is built with the OP Stack, the same open-source technology behind Optimism. Coinbase does not need to be involved in anything you do on Base: you hold your own wallet and your own keys.
Why people like Base
- Tiny fees. Most actions cost a fraction of a cent.
- Fast. New blocks land about every two seconds.
- Easy wallets. Smart Wallets let you sign in with Face ID or a fingerprint instead of writing down a recovery phrase.
- Ethereum compatible. Base uses ETH for fees and works with familiar wallets like MetaMask, Rabby and the Base App.
- Names instead of addresses. Basenames turn a long address into something like jerryberrymeme.base.eth.
What can you do on Base?
Swap tokens, collect NFTs, play onchain games, send money to friends for almost nothing, and use apps built by thousands of teams. On jerryberry.meme you can try a lot of it in one place: a built-in swap, free games, the Freezer and the Base Lab, which shows real Base blocks as they land.
How to get started
- Get a wallet. Read Your first crypto wallet.
- Get a little ETH on Base. Read How to get ETH on Base.
- Learn the safety basics. Read How to stay safe in crypto.
Chain details
Network name: Base. Chain ID: 8453. Currency: ETH. Block explorer: basescan.org. Most wallets add Base for you automatically.