Base
Base is a Coinbase-operated Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain processing 10M+ daily transactions with sub-cent fees, serving financial institutions (Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan), developers, and AI agent builders through products like Base App, Base MCP, x402, and Base Privacy across trading, payments, and AI agent commerce.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- Headquarters—
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What Base does
Base is a low-cost, secure Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup blockchain built and operated by Coinbase, designed to serve as onchain infrastructure for global finance. It processes 10M+ daily transactions with sub-second block times (~200ms via Flashblocks pre-confirmations) and sub-cent median fees, having moved from an OP-Stack-based architecture to a proprietary unified tech stack ('base/base') as of February 2026. The platform reached Stage 1 Decentralization with a 12-member Security Council (11 independent entities plus Coinbase) and permissionless fault proofs, while supporting major protocol upgrades including the Azul (TEE + ZK provers) and Beryl (B20 token standard, 50% node disk reduction, 33% throughput increase) releases.
The company operates a multi-product platform including the Base App (consumer mobile/web trading interface), Base MCP (Model Context Protocol connecting AI agents like Claude and ChatGPT to onchain DeFi), Agentic Wallets (autonomous AI agent wallets with spending guardrails), Base Privacy/Ledgers (TEE-backed confidential enterprise transactions), x402 protocol (HTTP 402-based machine-to-machine payments, now Linux Foundation-governed with 23+ founding members), and Basenames (ENS-based human-readable addresses). Revenue derives from sequencer transaction fees, USDC float/velocity, Base Ecosystem Fund/Coinbase Ventures equity upside, and enterprise services including Base Privacy, Base Pay, and the Coinbase Developer Platform.
Base serves three primary customer segments: (1) financial institutions and enterprises — Visa ($7B annualized stablecoin settlement run rate), Mastercard (Agent Pay for Machines), JPMorgan, Citi, PNC, Shopify, BC Card, Stripe, Cloudflare; (2) developers and DeFi protocols — Aerodrome (central liquidity hub), Morpho (>$2B TVL lending), Aave, Virtuals, Space and Time; (3) consumers and AI agent builders — 1.12M DAU as of September 2025 with 100M+ cumulative agentic payments by Q1 2026. In July 2026, Base publicly pivoted from a failed SocialFi/creator-coin strategy to focus on trading, payments, and AI agents as its three core pillars, with Jordan Fish (Cobie) taking over the Base App team.
Base firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Base
- Legal name
- Coinbase Technologies, Inc.
- Website
- https://base.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Base is a Coinbase-operated Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain processing 10M+ daily transactions with sub-cent fees, serving financial institutions (Visa, Mastercard, JPMorgan), developers, and AI agent builders through products like Base App, Base MCP, x402, and Base Privacy across trading, payments, and AI agent commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Base industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Layer 2 Blockchain Infrastructure
- NAICS
- Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)
- SIC
- Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Enterprise Payments & Tokenized Money (stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC rails) (FSAPAIAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance) (FSAPAIAC), Interoperability & Integration Middleware (ERP/core banking connectors, messaging, APIs, cross-chain to permissioned) (FSAPAIAL)
Keywords
Base business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Sequencer Transaction Fees: Base earns revenue through transaction fees collected by the Coinbase-operated sequencer. In June 2025, Base earned $94 million in profit while contributing $4.9 million to Ethereum mainnet blob fees, reflecting the value capture asymmetry of L2 networks that reduce L1 fee revenue.
- Stablecoin Float / USDC Velocity: Base positions itself to monetize stablecoin float and USDC velocity through its tighter Coinbase-Circle relationship following Coinbase's equity stake in Circle and dissolution of the Centre Consortium. Stablecoin volume processed in June 2026 reached $565 billion, surpassing Ethereum mainnet in payment-oriented transactions.
- Base Ecosystem Fund Investments: The Base Ecosystem Fund (pre-seed/seed stage) and Coinbase Ventures (growth stage) provide investment capital to ecosystem projects, generating equity/token upside. Base Batches 003 accepted 12 teams from 1,175 applicants, with some receiving $10k–$50k grants and direct investments.
- Enterprise Services (Base Privacy, Ledgers, Base Account): Base generates enterprise revenue through privacy-compliant transaction infrastructure (Base Privacy/Ledgers), smart account services (Base Account), and developer platform services (Coinbase Developer Platform), targeting financial institutions requiring confidential on-chain settlements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Free stablecoin transfers on Base mainnet with sub-cent median fees |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Comparison with other networks shows Base's median fee is <$0.01, competing with Polygon and Solana while significantly undercutting Ethereum ($2–20) and Swift ($15–50) |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | AI Agent Services via x402 and Base MCP |
| Subscription | Annual | Basenames Registration — 3-character names |
| Subscription | Annual | Basenames Registration — 4-character names |
| Subscription | Annual | Basenames Registration — 5-9 character names |
| Subscription | Annual | Basenames Registration — 10+ character names |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels8 records
Base product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Base is an Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup blockchain operated by Coinbase that processes over 10 million daily transactions with sub-second block times (~200ms) and sub-cent median fees. The platform provides infrastructure for on-chain trading, stablecoin payments, AI agent commerce, confidential enterprise transactions, and asset tokenization, serving both consumers through the Base App and enterprises through Base Privacy, Base Ledgers, Base Pay, and API services.
Product overview
Base is an Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain platform built by Coinbase, offering a comprehensive suite of products for on-chain finance. The core offering consists of the Base Blockchain (optimistic rollup with sub-second transactions), Base App (consumer trading interface), and Base Pay (merchant payments). Key infrastructure products include Base MCP for AI agent integration, x402 Protocol for machine-to-machine payments, Base Ledgers for enterprise privacy, and Agentic Wallets for autonomous AI trading. Supporting products include Basenames (ENS-based naming), Base Dashboard (developer tools), Base Batches (accelerator program), and Base Ecosystem Fund (investment). The platform processes 10M+ daily transactions with $565B+ stablecoin volume, powering global payments, trading, and AI agent commerce.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Base App: Mobile wallet and trading application for Base network users
- Base MCP
- Base Ledgers
- Basenames
Products and services
- Base Blockchain Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup blockchain built by Coinbase, providing sub-second transactions at sub-cent fees with 10M+ daily transactions and $565B+ stablecoin volume processed.
- Base App Consumer-facing mobile and web application providing embedded trading, asset tokenization, and financial services for retail users with social features and portfolio management.
- Base MCP (Model Context Protocol) Protocol connecting AI agents to Base wallets for autonomous on-chain DeFi actions including swaps, transfers, portfolio tracking, and protocol interactions via natural language.
- x402 Protocol HTTP 402-based payment protocol enabling AI agents and web services to pay for resources directly in stablecoins within web requests without API keys or subscriptions.
- Base Ledgers Enterprise-grade confidential transaction infrastructure for Base combining on-chain instant settlement with privacy and built-in compliance for B2B payments, payroll, treasury, and cross-border remittance.
- Base Privacy Feature suite enabling confidential corporate transactions on Base for B2B payments, payroll, treasury management, and brokerage settlement with KYC compliance controls.
- Agentic Wallets Purpose-built wallet infrastructure giving AI agents autonomous spending, earning, and trading capabilities with programmable spending limits, session caps, KYT screening, and x402 protocol support.
- Basenames Human-readable naming system for wallet addresses on Base built on ENS protocol, enabling on-chain identity, simplified transactions, and profile management for users.
- Base Pay Payment infrastructure enabling merchants to accept USDC and other stablecoins on Base with instant settlement, powering cross-border payments, remittance, commerce, and payroll.
- Base Trading Trading infrastructure providing embedded trading, DeFi access, deep liquidity, and global accounts for on-chain trading and asset tokenization on Base.
- B20 Token Standard Native token standard built directly into Base node software as Rust precompiles, functioning as ERC-20 superset with lower transaction costs, higher throughput, and built-in issuer controls for minting, burning, pausing, and supply limits.
- Base Security Council Multi-signature governance body for Base Chain contract upgrades, comprising 11 independent entities plus Coinbase with Stage 1 Decentralization status and 9/12 quorum requirements.
- Base Dashboard Developer platform for registering applications on Base and accessing analytics, builder codes, and development tools. Enables app verification, metadata submission, and API access for builders.
Quantifiable outcome
- Sub-second transaction finality (200ms block time) vs. 12 seconds on Ethereum mainnet
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Base
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Base technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration58 records
AI capability9 records
Feature9 records
Base partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
53 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.
- ChilizmajorChiliz expanded its 70+ sports fan token ecosystem to Base and Solana for World Cup 2026, breaking its closed-loop CHZ-only settlement model. Leverages Base's infrastructure for fan token scalability and cross-border fan engagement.
- MastercardcoreMastercard launched 'Agent Pay for Machines' (AP4M) integrating Base alongside 30+ crypto and fintech partners (Coinbase, Ripple, Polygon, Solana, Stripe, Adyen, Cloudflare, OKX, MoonPay, Aave Labs, Anchorage Digital) to enable AI agents to authorize, coordinate, and settle transactions on Mastercard's global payment network.
- TravalamajorTravala launched the world's first agentic AI travel protocol on Base using x402 protocol, enabling autonomous AI agents to search, book, and pay for 2.2M+ hotels with gasless USDC payments (~1 cent per booking). Developers receive 10% cbBTC rebate for AI agent bookings.
- Modern TreasurymajorModern Treasury integrated USDC on Base, enabling businesses to send and receive stablecoin payments through a single API alongside ACH, RTP, and wire transfers. The integration supports programmable conversion between USD and USDC with compliance tools and reconciliation features.
- FireblocksmajorFireblocks is an institutional digital asset custody and infrastructure platform that listed VerifiedX vBTC.b (first non-synthetic Bitcoin asset with native redemption on Base) on its platform, enabling institutional access to Bitcoin-backed DeFi products.
- CentrifugeflagshipCentrifuge launched its deRWA (decentralized Real-World Asset) infrastructure on Base with a multimillion-dollar investment from Coinbase. Coinbase named Centrifuge its preferred tokenization infrastructure provider. The flagship deSPXA product offers 24/7 tokenized S&P 500 Index Fund exposure via Janus Henderson, the first onchain liquid access to an equity index fund.
- VisacoreVisa expanded its stablecoin settlement pilot to include Base, bringing the total supported blockchains to nine. The program reached a $7B annualized run rate with 50% quarter-over-quarter growth, enabling Visa to settle cross-border transactions via USDC on Base. This is a major enterprise validation of Base's payment infrastructure.
- Microsoft (via Space and Time)majorMicrosoft's Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI service power Dreamspace, Space and Time's AI-powered app builder launched on Base, enabling no-code onchain application deployment with natural language prompts.
- Space and Time / DreamspacemajorSpace and Time launched Dreamspace AI app builder on Base, enabling users to create and deploy on-chain applications using natural language prompts without coding. Platform had 34,000+ apps created during beta and onboarded ~140,000 students.
- Base Batches 003 Portfolio Companiescore12 selected teams from Base Batches 003 include: BlockRunAI, 0x4Mica, Opal DEX, TradeOnsight, Credifi, Tomorrow Loans, AgentlyHQ, Nivo Finance, JPEG App, FloeLabs, Liminal Cash, and one stealth prediction market project — covering DeFi, AI agents, prediction markets, payments, and stablecoins.
- FarcastermajorFarcaster is a decentralized social network protocol integrated with Base. It was a key component of Base's earlier socialfi strategy alongside Zora and creator coins, though the social strategy was publicly acknowledged as failed in July 2026.
- GooglecoreGoogle is a founding member of the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation, governing the x402 protocol alongside Coinbase, Microsoft, AWS, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Circle, Shopify, and Solana Foundation. Google Cloud also integrates with Base ecosystem.
- MicrosoftcoreMicrosoft is a founding member of the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation. Microsoft's Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI power Space and Time's Dreamspace AI app builder on Base. M12 (Microsoft's venture fund) backed Space and Time with $20M in 2022.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreAWS is a founding member of the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation. AWS has also begun productizing quantum readiness features and integrates with Base ecosystem for developer infrastructure.
- American ExpresscoreAmerican Express is a founding member of the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation, contributing to the governance of AI agent payment standards alongside Coinbase, Google, Microsoft, Visa, and Mastercard.
- OpenCovermajorOpenCover launched Covered Vaults on Base in partnership with Nexus Mutual, Morpho, Kiln, Symbiotic, Base, and Merkl, introducing the first vault-native risk transfer primitive for DeFi with up to $50M coverage capacity per vault.
- AlchemymajorAlchemy deployed autonomous payment rails for AI agents on Base, enabling agents to pay for blockchain data and compute using USDC via Coinbase's x402 standard with starting capital as low as $1.
- XybermajorXyber partnered with Base to enable on-chain payment infrastructure for autonomous AI agents using the x402 protocol, establishing a consumption-based, verifiable billing system for agentic commerce.
- StripecoreStripe integrated Base blockchain for its x402 payment protocol, enabling AI agents to send and receive USDC payments directly for automated billing of services. Stripe developed x402 jointly with Coinbase and Cloudflare, and contributed it to the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation.
- Base Security Council MemberscoreBase's Stage 1 Security Council comprises 11 independent entities: Aerodrome (Japan), Moonwell (Brazil), Blackbird (USA), ChainSafe (Canada), Talent Protocol (Portugal), Moshicam (USA), plus individuals Seneca, Juan Suarez, Toady Hawk, Roberto Bayardo, and Yele Bademosi — all geographically diverse and meeting 9/12 quorum requirements.
- CoinbasecoreCoinbase is Base's parent company and primary operator. It provides the Coinbase Sequencer, institutional trust, consumer distribution via the Coinbase app and Coinbase Wallet, regulatory licenses, fiat on/off-ramps, and capital (Coinbase Ventures, Base Ecosystem Fund). Base is positioned as the onchain execution layer for Coinbase's 'everything exchange' and AI agent infrastructure strategy.
- CirclecoreCircle is the issuer of USDC, Base's primary settlement token. Coinbase took an equity stake in Circle and dissolved the Centre Consortium, tightening the Coinbase-Circle relationship. This positions stablecoin float and USDC velocity as Base's primary monetization path. Circle's CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) also enables USDC bridging on Base.
- ShopifymajorShopify is integrated into Base's ecosystem for e-commerce payment capabilities, enabling merchant payment flows and Shopify integrations on Base blockchain.
- CloudflarecoreCloudflare partnered with Coinbase and Stripe to develop the x402 protocol, embedding payment capabilities directly into web infrastructure at the edge. Cloudflare x402 enables pay-per-request APIs accepting agent payments via single middleware.
- Aerodrome FinancecoreAerodrome is the central liquidity hub of Base, processing billions in volume. It serves as Base's primary DEX and Security Council member (signer based in Japan). Aerodrome offers USDC incentive programs for liquidity providers.
- MorphocoreMorpho is a DeFi lending/borrowing platform on Base with significant TVL. Coinbase uses Morpho on Base for its crypto-backed lending program allowing eligible users to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC against crypto collateral.
- ChainlinkmajorChainlink provides oracle infrastructure for Base's ecosystem, including CCIP for cross-chain token creation and VerifiedX vBTC.b on Base for Bitcoin redemption with FROST privacy technology. Chainlink is listed as a key ecosystem partner.
- MoonPaymajorMoonPay provides fiat on/off-ramp services for Base users, enabling purchase of crypto with credit cards and bank transfers. Also contributes to Open Wallet Standard (OWS) for AI agent key management alongside Base, PayPal, Circle, Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, and others.
- JP MorganmajorJ.P. Morgan has deployed tokenized money market funds on Ethereum and is exploring Base for institutional DeFi applications. JPMorgan's deployment of ~$800M into tokenized MMFs on Ethereum signals potential expansion to Base.
- MetaMaskmajorMetaMask, Consensys' flagship wallet, is integrated with Base as a supported network, enabling MetaMask users to interact with Base-based dApps and manage Base assets.
- WalletConnectmajorWalletConnect protocol enables wallet-to-application connections across Base ecosystem dApps, providing secure and standard communication between wallets and blockchain applications.
- LayerZeromajorLayerZero provides omnichain interoperability infrastructure for Base, enabling seamless asset and message transfers across 50+ supported chains integrated with LayerZero.
- WormholemajorWormhole provides cross-chain bridge infrastructure for Base, enabling asset transfers between Base and 20+ supported chains including Ethereum, Solana, and other major networks.
- XMTPmajorXMTP (Extensible Message Transfer Protocol) provides secure, privacy-preserving messaging infrastructure for Base ecosystem applications, enabling wallet-to-wallet encrypted communication.
- ZoramajorZora is a creator platform and protocol on Base for launching tokens and NFT content. It was a key part of Base's earlier social/creator strategy and continues as an ecosystem partner. Zora's contracts were used for creator coin launches.
- AlchemymajorAlchemy provides developer infrastructure (RPC nodes, APIs, developer tools) for Base. Deployed autonomous payment rails for AI agents on Base using x402 standard with starting capital as low as $1.
- Solana FoundationmajorSolana Foundation participates in the Linux Foundation x402 Foundation alongside Base. Solana and Base are interconnected via Chainlink CCIP bridges, Coinbase's x402 protocol, and cross-chain liquidity. Solana leads x402 traffic at ~65%.
- CitimajorCitibank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base for financial services infrastructure, alongside JPMorgan and PNC for institutional on-chain finance applications.
- PNCmajorPNC Bank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base, representing traditional banking infrastructure connecting to Base's blockchain payment rails.
- TransakmajorTransak provides fiat-to-crypto on/off-ramp infrastructure for Base, enabling users to purchase crypto with bank transfers and cards directly within Base ecosystem applications.
- 0xmajor0x protocol powers DEX aggregation and token swap infrastructure for Base, enabling decentralized exchange functionality across the Base ecosystem.
- AavemajorAave is a DeFi lending protocol on Base providing collateralized borrowing and lending of crypto assets. Listed as a key ecosystem partner alongside Morpho for DeFi lending functionality.
- PhantommajorPhantom wallet supports Base as a connected network, enabling users to manage Base assets, interact with dApps, and access the Base ecosystem from Phantom's multi-chain wallet interface.
- Etherscan / BasescanmajorEtherscan operates Basescan as the primary block explorer for Base, providing transaction indexing, smart contract verification, and on-chain data analysis for the Base network.
- CrossmintmajorCrossmint provides NFT infrastructure and wallet-as-a-service for Base, enabling non-custodial wallets and NFT minting capabilities for enterprise and consumer applications.
- AvantismajorAvantis is a DeFi protocol on Base offering RWA markets and trading functionality. Integrated with Base MCP for AI agent access to RWA trading via natural language prompts.
- MoonwellmajorMoonwell is a decentralized lending/borrowing platform on Base and Arbitrum. Moonwell's signer represents Brazil on Base's Security Council. Integrated with Base MCP for AI agent yield optimization.
- BankrmajorBankr is an autonomous portfolio manager on Base that analyzes markets, executes trades, and optimizes yield across Base protocols. Integrated with Base MCP for AI agent portfolio management via natural language.
- Virtuals ProtocolmajorVirtuals Protocol enables deployment and coordination of AI agent swarms on Base, with agents that have their own tokens, revenue, and onchain operations. Hosts the Robotics Track in Base Batches 003.
- Space and TimemajorSpace and Time provides ZK-proven data indexing for Base, enabling verifiable query of onchain and offchain data for smart contracts and AI agents. Dreamspace AI app builder is built on Base using Space and Time's verifiable compute.
- Y CombinatorflagshipY Combinator partnered with Base and Coinbase Ventures on 'Fintech 3.0' Request for Startups, inviting founders to build onchain financial systems. Starting with the 2026 spring batch, YC offers startups the option to receive $500K seed investment in stablecoins on Base, Solana, or Ethereum.
- WintermutemajorWintermute is a market maker providing high-frequency liquidity across thousands of asset pairs on Base, ensuring deep order books and institutional-grade execution for every market participant.
- 1inchmajor1inch is a DEX aggregator bridging Base's liquidity fragmentation, ensuring users always capture the best possible rates across the entire network through intelligent routing.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Base competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- zkSync (Matter Labs): zkSync is a ZK-rollup L2 with custom VM (Era) and native account abstraction. Like Base, it targets payments and developer activity on Ethereum, competing with similar low-fee, high-throughput positioning and enterprise integration narratives.
- Scroll: Scroll is a ZK-rollup L2 with bytecode-equivalent EVM compatibility and a community-driven, progressive decentralization model. It competes with Base on Ethereum-native developer credibility and general-purpose decentralized execution.
- Arbitrum: Arbitrum is the largest Ethereum L2 by TVL and a direct competitor to Base. Both target DeFi liquidity, enterprise payments, and general-purpose EVM execution with optimistic rollup architecture, competing head-to-head for the same developer and institutional mindshare.
- Optimism (OP Labs): Optimism was Base's original tech-stack foundation (OP Stack); Base has since forked to its own proprietary stack. They remain direct L2 competitors in the Ethereum ecosystem, pursuing the Superchain vision with shared sequencing and interoperable rollups.
- Polygon Labs: Polygon operates Polygon PoS and the Polygon Agglayer for unified L2 liquidity, directly competing with Base on low-cost payments, tokenization, and enterprise adoption (including comparable fee structures and stablecoin rails).
- Solana Foundation / Solana Labs: Solana is Base's primary competitor for AI agent commerce and high-throughput payments. Solana currently leads x402 protocol traffic at ~65%, has a Base-Solana bridge, and competes on sub-second finality and micropayments with a different L1 architecture.
- StarkNet (Starkware): StarkNet is a ZK-rollup L2 offering Ethereum-secured execution with different technical tradeoffs than Base's optimistic rollup. Both target enterprise and DeFi use cases; ZK proofs compete on finality and security guarantees against Base's fault-proof model.
- Linea (Consensys): Linea is a Consensys-developed ZK-rollup L2 tightly integrated with MetaMask. It competes with Base for Ethereum-aligned L2 mindshare, particularly among developer ecosystems and institutional users routed through MetaMask.
- Mantle: Mantle is an Ethereum L2 ecosystem (Mantle Network) leveraging BitDAO treasury for ecosystem investment. Competes with Base for DeFi liquidity, RWA tokenization, and modular execution positioning within the Ethereum rollup landscape.
Broad incumbents
- Avalanche (Ava Labs): Avalanche is an L1 with subnet architecture supporting custom L1s/L2s and is part of Visa's stablecoin settlement pilot alongside Base. It competes for the same enterprise tokenization and payment workloads with broader architecture and a larger established validator set.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Base social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Base
What does Base do?
Base is an Ethereum Layer-2 optimistic rollup blockchain operated by Coinbase that processes over 10 million daily transactions with sub-second block times (~200ms) and sub-cent median fees. The platform provides infrastructure for on-chain trading, stablecoin payments, AI agent commerce, confidential enterprise transactions, and asset tokenization, serving both consumers through the Base App and enterprises through Base Privacy, Base Ledgers, Base Pay, and API services.
Is Base a public or private company?
Base is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Base founded?
Base was founded in 2023.
How does Base make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Sequencer Transaction Fees are the primary driver. The others are stablecoin Float / USDC Velocity, base Ecosystem Fund Investments and enterprise Services (Base Privacy, Ledgers, Base Account).
Who are Base's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are zkSync (Matter Labs), Scroll, Arbitrum, Optimism (OP Labs), Polygon Labs, Solana Foundation / Solana Labs, StarkNet (Starkware), Linea (Consensys) and Mantle. Avalanche (Ava Labs) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Base have an API?
Yes. Base exposes a single, fully EVM-compatible JSON-RPC API across two performance tiers. Developers can move from 2-second block confirmations to 200ms pre-confirmations (Flashblocks) by switching one URL and one block tag. The API supports standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods, Flashblocks API for pre-confirmations, and Debug API for development. The platform also offers Base MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI agent integration, enabling autonomous on-chain execution through natural language prompts. Coinbase Developer Platform provides additional API access including CDP Faucet for testnet ETH and programmatic wallet management. Developer documentation is at docs.base.org/base-chain/api-reference/rpc-overview.
What industry is Base in?
Base's product category is Layer 2 Blockchain Infrastructure. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAPAIAJ, Enterprise Payments & Tokenized Money (stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC rails), with a secondary code of FSAPAIAC, RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance). Its NAICS code is 52321 and its SIC code is 6200.