Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity in recent years, allowing artists, creators, and collectors to tokenize everything from digital art to music and in-game assets. However, one persistent issue has plagued the NFT landscape: high gas fees. These network transaction costs—especially on Ethereum—can make minting or trading NFTs expensive, sometimes adding up to more than the price of the asset itself. In response, the NFT community is pivoting to Layer 2 solutions, and one o...

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity in recent years, allowing artists, creators, and collectors to tokenize everything from digital art to music and in-game assets. However, one persistent issue has plagued the NFT landscape: high gas fees. These network transaction costs—especially on Ethereum—can make minting or trading NFTs expensive, sometimes adding up to more than the price of the asset itself. In response, the NFT community is pivoting to Layer 2 solutions, and one o...

Understanding the Security and Trustworthiness of Base: A New User’s Perspective Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network developed by Coinbase, designed to offer lower fees and faster transactions while still benefiting from Ethereum’s security. As more people use Base for DeFi, NFTs, and other crypto activities, it’s important to understand how secure it is, what audits it has undergone, and what risks you should keep in mind.What Is Base and How Does It Work?Base is built using Optimistic ...

Understanding the Security and Trustworthiness of Base: A New User’s Perspective Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network developed by Coinbase, designed to offer lower fees and faster transactions while still benefiting from Ethereum’s security. As more people use Base for DeFi, NFTs, and other crypto activities, it’s important to understand how secure it is, what audits it has undergone, and what risks you should keep in mind.What Is Base and How Does It Work?Base is built using Optimistic ...