Building for the long-term: making Base faster, simpler, and more powerful

Base, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution, is rolling out major upgrades to accelerate on-chain development and improve user experience. These innovations aim to support a global on-chain economy by making decentralized applications faster, more scalable, and easier to use. The updates include Flashblocks for ultra-fast transactions, Base Appchains for dedicated scalability, and Smart Wallet Sub Accounts for simplified user management.

Key Ideas

Flashblocks: Reduces block times to 200 milliseconds, making Base the fastest EVM chain and enabling near-instant dApp interactions.
Base Appchains: Layer-3 chains offering customizable blockspace for high-demand applications, managed via the Coinbase Developer Platform.
Smart Wallet Sub Accounts: Allows users to manage multiple accounts from a single wallet, streamlining access and improving security.

Why It Matters?

Faster on-chain transactions and simplified user experiences open opportunities for integrating blockchain into finance, retail, logistics, and more. Strategic adoption of Base technologies can position companies at the forefront of digital transformation.

Entrepreneurs can evaluate the benefits of launching a Base Appchain for their high-traffic dApps. Custom gas tokens and fee logic offer new monetization strategies and scalability options tailored to specific user needs.