Base
Ethereum layer 2 network built by Coinbase, with no native token and ETH used for gas.
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Base key facts
| Category | Layer 2 network |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum L2 |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Fees | L2 execution fee plus L1 security fee |
| Company | Built by Coinbase |
| Open source | Yes, MIT license (github.com/base/base) |
What is Base?
Base is an Ethereum layer 2 network built by Coinbase. Each transaction pays an L2 execution fee plus an L1 security fee for publishing data to Ethereum, and the L1 part is usually the larger one. Withdrawals from Base to Ethereum wait 7 days under its fault proof system.
Base pros and cons
- Swaps and sends inside Base do not wait for the 7-day withdrawal window
- Node software published under the MIT license on GitHub
- No separate network token needed to pay gas
- Withdrawals to Ethereum take 7 days to finalize
- L1 security fee is typically higher than the L2 execution fee
- Built by a single company, Coinbase
Base FAQ
What is Base?
Base is an Ethereum layer 2 network built by Coinbase. Each transaction pays an L2 execution fee plus an L1 security fee for publishing data to Ethereum, and the L1 part is usually the larger one. Withdrawals from Base to Ethereum wait 7 days under its fault proof system.
Which chains does Base support?
Ethereum L2.
How much does Base cost?
L2 execution fee plus L1 security fee, according to Base’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Base: official site, Base: Network fees, Base: Docs overview. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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