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Coinbase Technologies, Inc.
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base.org
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2023
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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.

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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.

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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
Layer 2 blockchain, stablecoin payments, AI agent infrastructure, decentralized finance, blockchain development platform
Industry3 codes
1Enterprise Payments & Tokenized Money (stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDC rails)
CodeFSAPAIAJPrimaryYes
2RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance)
CodeFSAPAIACPrimaryNo
3Interoperability & Integration Middleware (ERP/core banking connectors, messaging, APIs, cross-chain to permissioned)
CodeFSAPAIALPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Securities and Commodity Exchanges52321
  • Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities52232
SIC code1 code
  • Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services6200
Product category
Layer 2 Blockchain Infrastructure
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion4 records

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Revenue model4 records
1Sequencer Transaction Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

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.

ainvest.com
2Stablecoin Float / USDC Velocity
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

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.

lampros.tech
3Base Ecosystem Fund Investments
TypeLicensing Royalties
Description

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.

base.org
4Enterprise Services (Base Privacy, Ledgers, Base Account)
TypeManaged Services
Description

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.

base.org
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Distribution channels7 records

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Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details7 tiers
1Free stablecoin transfers on Base mainnet with sub-cent median fees
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Median transaction fee is less than $0.01. USDC transfers are characterized as free from a user perspective. The Coinbase sequencer collects fees per transaction.

base.org
2Comparison 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)
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Base offers <$0.01 median fees vs. Ethereum's $2–20 and Swift's $15–50, positioning it as a cost-efficient settlement layer.

brand.base.org
3AI Agent Services via x402 and Base MCP
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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AI agents pay per request via x402 protocol using USDC. Starting capital as low as $1 for AI agent wallets. No API keys, no subscriptions, no billing dashboards.

base.org
4Basenames Registration — 3-character names
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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Annual registration fee of 0.1 ETH for 3-character Basenames. Discounts available for Coinbase-verified users, Coinbase One subscribers, Summer Pass Level 3 NFT holders, Buildathon participants, base.eth NFT holders, and cb.id usernames (free 5+ letter name for 1 year).

base.org
5Basenames Registration — 4-character names
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual registration fee of 0.01 ETH for 4-character Basenames. BNS name owners receive free 4+ letter name. Equivalent-value discount of 0.001 ETH for shorter names or multi-year registration.

base.org
6Basenames Registration — 5-9 character names
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual registration fee of 0.001 ETH for 5-9 character Basenames. Free 5+ letter name available for one year if user meets any discount criteria (Coinbase Verification, Summer Pass NFT, Buildathon NFT, base.eth NFT, or cb.id username).

base.org
7Basenames Registration — 10+ character names
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual registration fee of 0.0001 ETH for 10+ character Basenames.

base.org
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B2B and B2C
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1Base App
Description

Mobile wallet and trading application for Base network users

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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.

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  • Sub-second transaction finality (200ms block time) vs. 12 seconds on Ethereum mainnet
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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.

Product and service13 records
1Base Blockchain
CategoryCore Blockchain Infrastructure
Description

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.

2Base App
CategoryConsumer Application
Description

Consumer-facing mobile and web application providing embedded trading, asset tokenization, and financial services for retail users with social features and portfolio management.

3Base MCP (Model Context Protocol)
CategoryAI Agent Infrastructure
Description

Protocol connecting AI agents to Base wallets for autonomous on-chain DeFi actions including swaps, transfers, portfolio tracking, and protocol interactions via natural language.

4x402 Protocol
CategoryPayment Protocol
Description

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.

5Base Ledgers
CategoryEnterprise Privacy Infrastructure
Description

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.

6Base Privacy
CategoryEnterprise Privacy Infrastructure
Description

Feature suite enabling confidential corporate transactions on Base for B2B payments, payroll, treasury management, and brokerage settlement with KYC compliance controls.

7Agentic Wallets
CategoryAI Agent Infrastructure
Description

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.

8Basenames
CategoryIdentity / Naming Service
Description

Human-readable naming system for wallet addresses on Base built on ENS protocol, enabling on-chain identity, simplified transactions, and profile management for users.

9Base Pay
CategoryPayment Infrastructure
Description

Payment infrastructure enabling merchants to accept USDC and other stablecoins on Base with instant settlement, powering cross-border payments, remittance, commerce, and payroll.

10Base Trading
CategoryTrading Infrastructure
Description

Trading infrastructure providing embedded trading, DeFi access, deep liquidity, and global accounts for on-chain trading and asset tokenization on Base.

11B20 Token Standard
CategoryToken Standard
Description

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.

12Base Security Council
CategoryNetwork Governance
Description

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.

13Base Dashboard
CategoryDeveloper Platform
Description

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.

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Partnership53 partners
Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-07-15
Description

Chiliz 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-06-10
Description

Mastercard 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-06-07
Description

Travala 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-06-05
Description

Modern 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-05-20
Description

Fireblocks 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-12
Description

Centrifuge 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-29
Description

Visa 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-04-23
Description

Microsoft'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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-04-23
Description

Space 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.

10Base Batches 003 Portfolio Companies
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-10
Description

12 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.

panewslab.com
Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-04-08
Description

Farcaster 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-03
Description

Google 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-03
Description

Microsoft 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-03
Description

AWS 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-03
Description

American 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-04-02
Description

OpenCover 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-03-04
Description

Alchemy 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-02-23
Description

Xyber 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-02-11
Description

Stripe 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-02-01
Description

Base'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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Coinbase 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.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Circle 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.

Strategic tierMajorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Shopify is integrated into Base's ecosystem for e-commerce payment capabilities, enabling merchant payment flows and Shopify integrations on Base blockchain.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Cloudflare 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.

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Description

Aerodrome 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.

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Description

Morpho 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.

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Chainlink 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.

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Description

MoonPay 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.

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J.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.

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Description

MetaMask, Consensys' flagship wallet, is integrated with Base as a supported network, enabling MetaMask users to interact with Base-based dApps and manage Base assets.

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WalletConnect protocol enables wallet-to-application connections across Base ecosystem dApps, providing secure and standard communication between wallets and blockchain applications.

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LayerZero provides omnichain interoperability infrastructure for Base, enabling seamless asset and message transfers across 50+ supported chains integrated with LayerZero.

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Wormhole provides cross-chain bridge infrastructure for Base, enabling asset transfers between Base and 20+ supported chains including Ethereum, Solana, and other major networks.

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XMTP (Extensible Message Transfer Protocol) provides secure, privacy-preserving messaging infrastructure for Base ecosystem applications, enabling wallet-to-wallet encrypted communication.

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Zora 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.

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Description

Alchemy 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.

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Solana 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%.

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Citibank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base for financial services infrastructure, alongside JPMorgan and PNC for institutional on-chain finance applications.

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PNC Bank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base, representing traditional banking infrastructure connecting to Base's blockchain payment rails.

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Transak 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.

410x
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0x protocol powers DEX aggregation and token swap infrastructure for Base, enabling decentralized exchange functionality across the Base ecosystem.

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Aave 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.

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Phantom 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.

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Etherscan operates Basescan as the primary block explorer for Base, providing transaction indexing, smart contract verification, and on-chain data analysis for the Base network.

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Crossmint provides NFT infrastructure and wallet-as-a-service for Base, enabling non-custodial wallets and NFT minting capabilities for enterprise and consumer applications.

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Avantis 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.

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Moonwell 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.

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Bankr 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.

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Virtuals 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.

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Space 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.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Y 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.

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Wintermute 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.

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Description

1inch is a DEX aggregator bridging Base's liquidity fragmentation, ensuring users always capture the best possible rates across the entire network through intelligent routing.

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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).

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeDirect peer
Description

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.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

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.

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Named customers16 records

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Integration58 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Base

Layer 2 Blockchain Infrastructurebase.org

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.

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

  • Layer 2 blockchain
  • Stablecoin payments
  • AI agent infrastructure
  • Decentralized finance
  • Blockchain development platform

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

ModelBillingPrice
Usage-basedPay-as-you-goFree stablecoin transfers on Base mainnet with sub-cent median fees
Usage-basedPay-as-you-goComparison 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-basedPay-as-you-goAI Agent Services via x402 and Base MCP
SubscriptionAnnualBasenames Registration — 3-character names
SubscriptionAnnualBasenames Registration — 4-character names
SubscriptionAnnualBasenames Registration — 5-9 character names
SubscriptionAnnualBasenames Registration — 10+ character names

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Base product offering

Product offering

Core 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 profile

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Base technology and API

Technology

Technology 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 signal

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.

  • ChilizmajorTechnology or Integration · 15 July 2026Chiliz 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.
  • MastercardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Mastercard 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.
  • TravalamajorTechnology or Integration · 7 June 2026Travala 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 TreasurymajorTechnology or Integration · 5 June 2026Modern 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.
  • FireblocksmajorTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2026Fireblocks 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.
  • CentrifugeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Centrifuge 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.
  • VisacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Visa 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)majorTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2026Microsoft'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 / DreamspacemajorTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2026Space 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 CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 April 202612 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.
  • FarcastermajorTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2026Farcaster 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.
  • GooglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Google 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.
  • MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026Microsoft 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)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026AWS 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 ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2026American 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.
  • OpenCovermajorTechnology or Integration · 2 April 2026OpenCover 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.
  • AlchemymajorTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Alchemy 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.
  • XybermajorTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Xyber 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.
  • StripecoreTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2026Stripe 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 MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Base'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.
  • CoinbasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoinbase 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.
  • CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle 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.
  • ShopifymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopify is integrated into Base's ecosystem for e-commerce payment capabilities, enabling merchant payment flows and Shopify integrations on Base blockchain.
  • CloudflarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCloudflare 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 FinancecoreTechnology or IntegrationAerodrome 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.
  • MorphocoreTechnology or IntegrationMorpho 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.
  • ChainlinkmajorTechnology or IntegrationChainlink 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.
  • MoonPaymajorTechnology or IntegrationMoonPay 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 MorganmajorTechnology or IntegrationJ.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.
  • MetaMaskmajorTechnology or IntegrationMetaMask, Consensys' flagship wallet, is integrated with Base as a supported network, enabling MetaMask users to interact with Base-based dApps and manage Base assets.
  • WalletConnectmajorTechnology or IntegrationWalletConnect protocol enables wallet-to-application connections across Base ecosystem dApps, providing secure and standard communication between wallets and blockchain applications.
  • LayerZeromajorTechnology or IntegrationLayerZero provides omnichain interoperability infrastructure for Base, enabling seamless asset and message transfers across 50+ supported chains integrated with LayerZero.
  • WormholemajorTechnology or IntegrationWormhole provides cross-chain bridge infrastructure for Base, enabling asset transfers between Base and 20+ supported chains including Ethereum, Solana, and other major networks.
  • XMTPmajorTechnology or IntegrationXMTP (Extensible Message Transfer Protocol) provides secure, privacy-preserving messaging infrastructure for Base ecosystem applications, enabling wallet-to-wallet encrypted communication.
  • ZoramajorTechnology or IntegrationZora 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.
  • AlchemymajorTechnology or IntegrationAlchemy 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 FoundationmajorTechnology or IntegrationSolana 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%.
  • CitimajorTechnology or IntegrationCitibank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base for financial services infrastructure, alongside JPMorgan and PNC for institutional on-chain finance applications.
  • PNCmajorTechnology or IntegrationPNC Bank is listed as an ecosystem partner integrating with Base, representing traditional banking infrastructure connecting to Base's blockchain payment rails.
  • TransakmajorTechnology or IntegrationTransak 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.
  • 0xmajorTechnology or Integration0x protocol powers DEX aggregation and token swap infrastructure for Base, enabling decentralized exchange functionality across the Base ecosystem.
  • AavemajorTechnology or IntegrationAave 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.
  • PhantommajorTechnology or IntegrationPhantom 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 / BasescanmajorTechnology or IntegrationEtherscan operates Basescan as the primary block explorer for Base, providing transaction indexing, smart contract verification, and on-chain data analysis for the Base network.
  • CrossmintmajorTechnology or IntegrationCrossmint provides NFT infrastructure and wallet-as-a-service for Base, enabling non-custodial wallets and NFT minting capabilities for enterprise and consumer applications.
  • AvantismajorTechnology or IntegrationAvantis 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.
  • MoonwellmajorTechnology or IntegrationMoonwell 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.
  • BankrmajorTechnology or IntegrationBankr 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 ProtocolmajorTechnology or IntegrationVirtuals 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 TimemajorTechnology or IntegrationSpace 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 CombinatorflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerY 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.
  • WintermutemajorTechnology or IntegrationWintermute 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.
  • 1inchmajorTechnology or Integration1inch 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 assessment

Direct 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

Customer concentration

Base social profiles

Digital presence

Base compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Base financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

Base leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Base funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Base M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments4 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.

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The BlockBase creator Jesse Pollak says equities and non-dollar stablecoins will lead upcoming 'tokenization supercycle'Jesse Pollak, Base creator, said tokenized equities and non-dollar stablecoins will lead the upcoming tokenization supercycle. He noted Base offers 32 stablecoins across 21 currencies, with non-dollar pegged stablecoins growing but slower than equities. Base plans to specialize in trading, payments, and financing, with tokenized stocks trading at $70-100M daily.Crypto BriefingBase creator predicts tokenization supercycle led by equities, non-dollar stablecoinsBase creator Jesse Pollak forecast a tokenization supercycle driven by tokenized equities and non-dollar stablecoins, following Base's Cobalt upgrade. Tokenized equities reached a record $4.87 billion in September 2026, while non-dollar stablecoins remain minor. Market participants may watch Base's anticipated token launch by December 2026.FinanceFeedsFreelancer USDC On-chain Invoice Setup GuideFreelancers can set up USDC on-chain invoices to receive payments quickly and with low fees, but must specify the correct token, network, and address. The guide covers selecting low-cost networks like Base or Polygon, using compatible wallets, and reconciling payments with accounting software. It also warns against common errors such as network mismatches and missing transaction hashes.Bitcoin$6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery SignersOn Oct. 4, a Base vault lost over $6 million, with 1,783 wstETH stolen via Aave. The vault is controlled by a 3-of-7 Safe whose seven signers remain unidentified, and no protocol has claimed it. The incident's authorization failure remains unconfirmed.CoinMarketCapWeekly Project Updates: Ethereum zkAPI, Base Cobalt & USDT on Bitcoin: Guest Post by NFTENEXEthereum launched zkAPI, a privacy-preserving API payment layer built with the Open Anonymity Project, separating payment identity from API calls. Base's Cobalt upgrade went live on mainnet on September 30, 2026, adding on-chain TEE attestation and validity transactions. Tether plans to bring USDT to Bitcoin via RGB, with a reported Utexo rollout in October 2026.CoinMarketCapJapan’s SMBC Nikko Selects Uniswap (UNI) v4 for Compliant Liquidity Pool Infrastructure: Guest Post by BlockonomiSMBC Nikko Securities signed a memorandum of understanding with Uniswap Labs, Base, and Nyx Foundation to build a regulatory-compliant DeFi Gateway using Uniswap v4 Hooks. The project targets a mid-2027 launch, with Nethermind providing technical leadership. UNI trades at $8.91, with resistance near $10.30 and a potential breakout toward $11.50.CoinMarketCapSMBC Nikko Partners With Uniswap to Build Compliant DeFi Platform in Japan: Guest Post by DeFi PlanetSMBC Nikko Securities partnered with Uniswap Labs, Nethermind, Base, and the Nyx Foundation on a regulated DeFi platform for Japanese investors, announced in October. The platform will use Uniswap v4 hooks to embed AML, CFT, and investor-protection controls into liquidity pools, with development targeted for mid-2027. Japan's regulatory framework and tax reforms could influence investor adoption.Crypto BriefingHyperliquid takes HYPE multichain with Solana, Base, and Unichain via WormholeHyperliquid expanded its native HYPE token to Solana, Base, and Unichain via Wormhole's Native Token Transfers standard, launching September 3, 2025. HYPE has traded at around $90 on Solana, with daily volumes in the millions and a tokenized value of roughly $66 million. The expansion aims to reduce liquidity fragmentation and offer lower fees and faster transactions.Crypto BriefingSMBC Nikko partners with Uniswap on Japan-compliant DeFi gateway targeted for mid-2027SMBC Nikko Securities signed a memorandum of understanding with Uniswap Labs, Base, and Nyx Foundation on October 2, 2026, to build a Japan-compliant DeFi gateway. The project embeds AML and CFT checks into Uniswap v4 liquidity pools for eligible Japanese investors, with completion targeted for mid-2027.CoinMarketCapSMBC Nikko, Uniswap sign MoU for Japan DeFi Gateway: Guest Post by ItsBitcoinWorldSMBC Nikko Securities and Nethermind signed an MoU with Uniswap Labs, Base, and the Nyx Foundation on October 2, 2026, to build a Japan-focused decentralized finance gateway. The five-party project targets completion by mid-2027, using Uniswap v4 hooks for compliance controls, but no product is live and Japan's FSA has not approved it.