# Base

*The Revolutionary Blockchain *

By [Base info](https://paragraph.com/@uchechukwuperp) · 2024-09-26

blockchain, web3

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Base is a Layer 2 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchain scaling solution developed by Coinbase. It is built using the Optimism OP stack which makes it an optimistic roll-up for Ethereum.  
The term 'optimistic roll-up' refers to a Blockchain that is plugged on the security of a parent Blockchain. In this case, Ethereum. Ethereum is a layer 1 Blockchain platform for building building decentralized applications.

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