Coinbase’s Base mainnet launches to public
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Coinbase has publicly launched its Base mainnet, introducing a platform with over 100 dapps and several service providers
Coinbase launched its Base mainnet to the public on Aug. 9. Its ecosystem contains over 100 decentralized applications (dapps) and service providers. This development addresses some challenges users face with the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain.
Jesse Pollak, the protocol lead at Coinbase, highlighted that Base offers a faster transaction pace and reduced transaction costs compared to Ethereum. However, as with any new technology, users and developers should conduct thorough research and testing to validate these claims.
The Base mainnet has its roots in a testnet that debuted in February, followed by a developer-specific release in July. Since then, it has engaged with various crypto projects, such as DeFi protocols, wallets, bridges, oracles, analytics, and infrastructure providers
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