Recent controversy surrounding the centralized sequencer on Base chain has sparked debate over whether it constitutes a power monopoly. While the Base team clarified that the sequencer is only responsible for transaction ordering, not matching, and received support from Vitalik Buterin, the core issue remains: a centralized sequencer poses risks like transaction censorship and MEV extraction. Data shows Base chain generates $87 million in annual revenue, highlighting its profit potential. Alt...

Recent controversy surrounding the centralized sequencer on Base chain has sparked debate over whether it constitutes a power monopoly. While the Base team clarified that the sequencer is only responsible for transaction ordering, not matching, and received support from Vitalik Buterin, the core issue remains: a centralized sequencer poses risks like transaction censorship and MEV extraction. Data shows Base chain generates $87 million in annual revenue, highlighting its profit potential. Alt...