Base Network Transitions from Optimism Tech to Unified Stack
- The Base network is moving away from the Optimism tech stack, opting for its own unified technology.
- Base plans to double its hard-forks to six per year, focusing on narrower objectives.
- Node operators will need to migrate in the coming months to maintain compatibility with the new system.
- The goal is to scale up to one billion gas units per second, a significant increase from current performance levels.
- Coinbase’s Base network ranks highest among layer-2 networks in bridged total value locked.
Base, incubated by Coinbase, is transitioning its technology framework to enhance scalability and decentralization. The shift aims at reducing overhead and increasing upgrade frequency.
This strategic move positions Base as a leading layer-2 scaling solution, potentially enhancing its market position and operational efficiency significantly. (Source)
