Base News

Coinbase’s layer-2 network Base is set to launch the fault-proof system, allowing users to independently confirm the validity of withdrawals. Ethereum-based network Base will integrate Optimism‘s fault-proof system — also known as fraud proofs — on Oct. 30, enabling users…

​​Degen, a popular meme coin on the Base Blockchain, has staged a strong rebound, making it one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies.  Degen (DEGEN) has jumped by over 223% in the last 30 days and by 335% from its lowest point…

Crypto wallet Phantom has launched beta support for Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network, allowing users to manage assets across multiple chains. Phantom, a cryptocurrency wallet initially designed as a Solana-centric application, has announced the rollout of beta support for Base, an…

Crypto wallet provider Kresus has partnered with Christie’s to bring blockchain technology to art ownership.  As part of Christie’s photography auction, “An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina,” Kresus will issue digital Certificates of…

Data gathered by CoinGecko reveals that Ethereum and TRON dominate the stablecoin market, holding a combined $144.4 billion, or 83.9%, of all stablecoins. Blockchain networks Ethereum and TRON continue to dominate the stablecoin market, holding a combined share of nearly…

Crypto hacks in September resulted in over $120 million in losses, with the top incidents targeting platforms like BingX, Penpie, and Indodax. The crypto space has surpassed more than $120 million in losses in September due to more than 20…

Creator of layer 2 blockchain Base, Jesse Pollak has joined the executive team at Coinbase as engineering vice president while also leading Coinbase Wallet. Jesse Pollak announced on his X account on Oct. 1, that he will be leading Coinbase…

Aerodrome has surpassed the $1 billion mark in total value locked as deposits into the liquidity protocol soared. Data from DeFiLlama shows Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange platform on the Base, saw its TVL rise by 22% in the past week…

Base network saw over 34,000 high-risk vulnerabilities in its smart contracts, including malicious boolean checks and library tampering, according to new data. Blockchain networks face growing security challenges as malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in smart contracts, with Coinbase’s Base network…

Social media platform Friend.Tech says it has no plans to shut down its web app, reassuring users that smart contract changes will not impact current functionality or fees. Web3 social media platform Friend.Tech has reassured users that it has no…

Friend.Tech developers have given up managing smart contracts. The Friend.Tech team posted a message on X, announcing the transfer of control to a zero address on the Ethereum network. The developers of the socialfi project have blocked any changes to…

Ethereum layer-2 networks recorded an unprecedented 12.52 million transactions, setting a new all-time high. According to data from growthepie, this peak, recorded on Aug. 13, surpasses the previous record of 11.5 million transactions set on April 4. After a dip…

Coinbase has set the crypto community abuzz with speculation following a cryptic hint about a potential new wrapped Bitcoin product, tentatively called “cbBTC.” The news came courtesy of an Aug. 14 post on Coinbase’s official X account which simply stated…

Brett, the biggest meme coin in the Base Blockchain, rose by over 12% on Friday as sentiment in the crypto and stock industries improved. Brett (BRETT) token rose to $0.133, up 31% from its lowest swing this month. Some traders…

Stablecoin issuer Circle is expanding its reach with the launch of its MiCA-compliant euro-backed stablecoin on layer-2 chain, Base. Circle is bringing its regulated stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to euro (EURC), to Coinbase‘s layer-2 network called Base as part of its…

Meme coins on the Base Blockchain were some of the best performers on Wednesday as cryptocurrencies rebounded. Brett, the biggest token in the ecosystem, surged by over 18%, pushing its market cap to nearly $1.5 billion.  Basenji (BENJI) was a…