Web3 offers more than headlines about eye-popping NFT prices and blockchain speculation. It promises digital ownership, borderless communities, and new internet experiences. Yet for many, Web3 has been something to watch from the sidelines—complex wallets, high gas fees, and confusing terminology keep “lurkers” from becoming true participants. Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 chain incubated by Coinbase, is on a mission to change that.The Lurker Problem in Web3Web3’s promise is empowerment, but the ...

Web3 offers more than headlines about eye-popping NFT prices and blockchain speculation. It promises digital ownership, borderless communities, and new internet experiences. Yet for many, Web3 has been something to watch from the sidelines—complex wallets, high gas fees, and confusing terminology keep “lurkers” from becoming true participants. Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 chain incubated by Coinbase, is on a mission to change that.The Lurker Problem in Web3Web3’s promise is empowerment, but the ...

What is Base?Base is a Layer 2 network built on top of Ethereum, designed by Coinbase to offer users cheaper and quicker transactions. It is compatible with Ethereum, so you can use your assets in the wide ecosystem of dapps (decentralized applications). Base makes it easy to explore Web3—NFTs, DeFi, gaming, and more—with lower fees compared to the Ethereum main network.Why Use Your Coinbase Balance on Base?Using your Coinbase balance directly on Base streamlines your Web3 experience. Instead...

What is Base?Base is a Layer 2 network built on top of Ethereum, designed by Coinbase to offer users cheaper and quicker transactions. It is compatible with Ethereum, so you can use your assets in the wide ecosystem of dapps (decentralized applications). Base makes it easy to explore Web3—NFTs, DeFi, gaming, and more—with lower fees compared to the Ethereum main network.Why Use Your Coinbase Balance on Base?Using your Coinbase balance directly on Base streamlines your Web3 experience. Instead...