Base is a Layer-2 (L2) chain built on top of Ethereum, using the OP Stack (the same modular stack used by Optimism) to offer faster and cheaper transactions while still leveraging Ethereum’s security. It’s designed to make it easier for developers to launch dApps, and for users to interact on-chain with low fees.The Big Picture: Why This MattersBase is no longer just an “upstart L2” — it’s trying to step into the realm of global infrastructure. The moves today (token exploration, local stable...