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An open platform for the global economy
Instant, low-cost, 24/7
Move value at the speed of the internet. Transact anywhere, anytime, for fractions of a cent.
Decentralized
An open stack operated by Coinbase and secured by Ethereum. Stage 1 decentralized, credibly neutral, and available to every builder.
Always-on liquid markets
Access high-quality assets backed by deep liquidity. Base is where the onchain economy trades.
A bridge, not an island
Designed to be interoperable across chains and ecosystems. Builders and users move seamlessly across networks and tap into value wherever it exists.
Secure & trusted
Built on Ethereum, the most proven L1, with the same security practices that power Coinbase products. Trusted by millions worldwide.
Privacy-preserving, privacy-first
Privacy-first to empower a fair economy
Read our engineering blog
Engineering the Base-Solana Bridge
In this post, we dive into the engineering behind the new Base-Solana bridge that powers direct asset and message transfers between the chains.
How Base Pay Delivers 1-Step Crypto Payments
Introducing a new standard for one-step crypto payments, powered by open standards that anyone can adopt. Try it on Shopify today using Base Pay, and start building with one-step payments.
L1 Upgrades: The Glamsterdam proposals we’re most excited about
In this post, we dive into the EIPs of the upcoming L1 Glamsterdam upgrade that are most exciting for the Base Chain