Ethereum and Base Pursue Separate Account Abstraction Standards
- Ethereum is advancing EIP-8141 as part of its Hegotá upgrade, which aims to implement native account abstraction.
- Base is developing its own account abstraction via Keystore under EIP-8130, currently available on devnet.
- The breakdown in talks highlights differing priorities between layer-1 (L1) and layer-2 (L2) networks, with L1s focusing on security and privacy, while L2s prioritize scalability.
- Wallet developers may need to support multiple transaction formats due to the lack of a unified standard between Ethereum and Base.
- Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade, expected in late 2026, aims to enhance scalability and user experience.
The divergence in account abstraction standards reflects the distinct goals of Ethereum and Base, potentially impacting wallet development across both networks. This separation allows each platform to innovate according to their specific visions without compromise.
As Ethereum advances EIP-8141 for its Hegotá upgrade, developers could begin implementation by late 2026 following the Glamsterdam upgrade aimed at improving scalability.(Source)
