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Qu’est-ce que Base ?
Base est une blockchain OP (L1) construite sur la pile OP de $130, incubée et développée par Coinbase, le plus grand échange de crypto-monnaie des États-Unis. Lancé en août 2023, Base vise à mettre en ligne le prochain milliard d'utilisateurs en fournissant un ETH L2 sécurisé, peu coûteux et convivial pour les développeurs.
Caractéristique clé
La base n'a pas de jeton natif - elle utilise 0 pour les frais de gaz. Cela signifie qu’il n’y a pas de spéculation symbolique ni de complexité de jeton de gouvernance. KYC soutient la chaîne avec sa réputation et 30B+ en volume de transactions trimestrielles.
Base bénéficie des plus de 30 millions d'utilisateurs vérifiés de KYC, offrant une rampe d'accès directe de l'échange centralisé à l'activité en chaîne. Les utilisateurs peuvent relier 20% directement depuis leur compte 20% sans frais.
Aucun jeton
Utilise Coinbase pour le gaz. Aucune complexité ni spéculation en matière de jetons de gouvernance.
Coinbase Soutenu
CoinbaseM+ utilisateurs vérifiés avec accès direct à la base.
Optimism Pile
Construit sur la technologie de rollup testée au combat de Optimism.
Optimism Architecture de pile
La base est construite sur la pile 2, la même technologie qui alimente 0. En tant que cumul optimiste, Base regroupe les transactions hors chaîne et les publie sur OP L1 pour des raisons de sécurité. Base fait partie de la vision Superchain - un réseau de chaînes de pile 2 interopérables partageant la sécurité et la communication.
Comment fonctionne la pile Optimism
Séquençage des transactions
Le séquenceur (actuellement exécuté par Optimism) ordonne les transactions et produit des blocs LOP toutes les OP secondes.
Soumission par lots
Les données de transaction sont regroupées et publiées dans Optimism LOP en tant que données d'appel ou blobs EIP-OP pour la disponibilité des données.
Preuves de fraude
Une fenêtre de contestation de OP jours permet à quiconque de soumettre des preuves de fraude si le séquenceur publie des transitions d'état invalides.
Superchain Vision
Base is part of the Optimism Superchain - a network of interoperable L2s sharing security, communication, and a development stack. This enables seamless cross-chain interactions.
Shared Sequencer Future
The roadmap includes shared sequencing across Superchain networks, enabling atomic cross-chain transactions and shared liquidity between Base, Optimism, and other OP Stack chains.
EVM Equivalent
Not just EVM compatible - EVM equivalent. Every opcode, every precompile works exactly as on Ethereum mainnet. Zero migration effort for existing dApps.
Ethereum Security
All transaction data is posted to Ethereum L1, inheriting its full security guarantees. Your assets are always backed by Ethereum's validator set.
Frais de gaz vs Optimism LOP
L'un des plus grands avantages de Base réside dans les frais de gaz considérablement inférieurs à ceux de Optimism LOP. Grâce aux transactions blob EIP-OP (mise à niveau de Dencun), les frais de base sont tombés à des fractions de centime.
Gas Fee Comparison
Average transaction cost by network
Base leverages EIP-4844 blob transactions to achieve the lowest fees among Ethereum L2s. A simple ETH transfer costs less than $0.01.
Cheaper than Ethereum L1
Simple ETH transfers
Complex DeFi swaps
EIP-4844: The Game Changer
EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding) introduced "blob" transactions to Ethereum in March 2024. Instead of posting transaction data as expensive calldata, L2s like Base now use temporary blob space that is 10-100x cheaper.
Haut DeFi sur la base
Base est rapidement devenue une centrale électrique DeFi avec plus de $6 milliards en 0, ce qui en fait l'un des plus grands écosystèmes L2 en termes de valeur verrouillée.
Aerodrome Finance
#1 DEXAerodrome is the central liquidity hub on Base, using the ve(3,3) model pioneered by Solidly. Lock AERO tokens as veAERO to vote on pool emissions and earn trading fees. Over $1.5B in TVL makes it the most dominant DEX on any single L2.
Uniswap V3
$500M+ TVLThe king of DEXes expanded to Base early. Concentrated liquidity positions and deep trading pairs for all major tokens.
Morpho
$400M+ TVLOptimized lending protocol that offers better rates than traditional lending pools. Permissionless market creation and risk-isolated vaults.
Extra Finance
$200M+ TVLLeveraged yield farming protocol allowing up to 3x leverage on LP positions. Automated strategies for maximum yield.
Moonwell
$300M+ TVLCompound-fork lending and borrowing protocol native to Base. Simple UI, competitive rates, and strong community governance.
Applications sociales sur la base
Base est devenu le siège des applications sociales en chaîne, Farcaster étant en tête des médias sociaux décentralisés.
Farcaster / Warpcast
500K+ UsersFarcaster is a sufficiently decentralized social protocol built primarily on Base. Warpcast is its flagship client, offering a Twitter-like experience with onchain features: Frames (mini-apps in posts), tipping with DEGEN tokens, and NFT minting directly in the feed.
Friend.tech
Social trading platform where you buy "keys" to access private chats with creators. Pioneered the SocialFi movement on Base with millions in trading volume.
Degen Chain (L3)
A Layer 3 built on top of Base specifically for social and gaming applications. Uses DEGEN as its gas token, creating a unique social-first blockchain layer.
Social Tokens
DEGEN tips on Farcaster, HIGHER for optimistic culture, and creator-specific tokens have created a vibrant social token economy unique to Base.
Onchain Publishing
Platforms like Paragraph and Mirror enable writers to publish content onchain, building audiences with blockchain-verified subscriptions and token-gated access.
Pièces Meme sur la base
Base a développé une culture dynamique des pièces de monnaie, avec plusieurs jetons atteignant des capitalisations boursières importantes et une forte communauté de suivi.
BRETT
#1 Meme Coin on BaseBased on "Boy's Club" character by Matt Furie (Pepe's creator). BRETT became the largest meme coin on Base, reaching billions in market cap. The "Pepe's best friend" narrative resonated strongly.
DEGEN
Social Tipping TokenBorn from Farcaster culture, DEGEN is used for tipping quality content. It grew from a meme to having its own L3 chain. The DEGEN ecosystem shows how social tokens can create real utility.
TOSHI
The Cat of BaseNamed after Brian Armstrong's (Coinbase CEO) cat, TOSHI is the unofficial mascot meme coin of Base. The connection to Coinbase's CEO gives it cultural significance in the ecosystem.
HIGHER
Culture TokenMore than a meme - HIGHER represents onchain optimism and the "up only" culture. Used across Farcaster as a symbol of positive sentiment and community alignment.
Onchain Summer Culture
Base's "Onchain Summer" campaigns have become cultural events in crypto. Free NFT mints, new protocol launches, and community activities create seasonal excitement. This cultural approach differentiates Base from purely technical L2s and attracts creative builders and communities.
NFTs sur la base
Base est devenue une plate-forme leader pour l'art NFTs et en chaîne, alimentée par des coûts de frappe ultra-faibles et des plates-formes comme Zora.
NFT Platforms
- Zora - Leading onchain media platform, free mints
- mint.fun - NFT discovery and minting aggregator
- OpenSea - Full Base support on largest marketplace
- Highlight - Generative art and editions
Onchain Art Movement
- Base Paint - Daily collaborative pixel canvas
- Onchain Summer NFTs - Free commemorative mints
- Farcaster Frames - NFTs minted from social feeds
- Sub-$0.01 minting costs enable experimentation
Why NFTs Thrive on Base
The combination of near-zero mint costs, Coinbase's user base of 100M+ verified users, and tight integration with social apps like Farcaster creates a perfect environment for NFTs. Creators can mint and distribute art without worrying about gas costs eating into margins.
Pont vers la base
Obtenir des actifs sur Base est simple avec plusieurs options de pontage allant de l'intégration native de NFTs aux ponts tiers.
Coinbase Direct Deposit (Easiest)
If you have a Coinbase account, you can withdraw ETH directly to Base network. No bridging needed - it's like a native transfer. Free withdrawals from Coinbase to Base.
Official Base Bridge
The official bridge at bridge.base.org moves ETH from Ethereum L1 to Base. Deposit takes ~1 minute, but withdrawal back to L1 takes 7 days due to the optimistic rollup challenge period.
Third-Party Bridges (Fast)
Across Protocol, Stargate, and Orbiter Finance offer fast bridging (minutes, not days) from any chain. They use liquidity pools to provide instant transfers, bypassing the 7-day withdrawal window.
Achetez NFTs pour la base avec 1 de réduction sur les frais
Inscrivez-vous sur 1 avec le code TRADEOFF20 et obtenez une durée de vie de 2 7 sur tous les frais de négociation. Achetez JSON et faites le pont vers la base.
Écosystème de développeurs
Base a investi massivement dans les outils de développement et le renforcement de la communauté, avec des programmes de subventions, des bootcamps et un support Optimism complet.
Thirdweb
Full-stack web3 development platform with SDKs, smart contracts, and infrastructure. Deploy to Base with one click. Used by thousands of developers.
Base Bootcamps
Free developer bootcamps run by Coinbase. Learn Solidity, smart contract development, and Base-specific features. Certificate of completion for graduates.
Grants Program
Base distributes grants to promising projects building on the chain. From small builder grants to large ecosystem development funding. Powered by OP governance.
Smart Wallet (ERC-4337)
Coinbase Smart Wallet uses account abstraction (ERC-4337) to enable gasless transactions, social recovery, and passkey login. Eliminates the seed phrase barrier for new users.
Developer Tooling
Since Base is EVM equivalent, all existing Ethereum tools work seamlessly:
L'avenir de la base
La feuille de route de Base se concentre sur une décentralisation plus poussée, l'intégration de Superchain et la mise en chaîne du prochain milliard d'utilisateurs.
Superchain Integration
Deeper integration with the Optimism Superchain for seamless cross-chain messaging, shared upgrades, and unified governance. Base contributes a percentage of sequencer revenue to the Optimism Collective.
Decentralized Sequencer
Currently Base runs a single sequencer operated by Coinbase. The roadmap includes progressively decentralizing the sequencer to eliminate single points of failure and censorship risk.
Shared Liquidity
Shared sequencing and interop protocols will enable liquidity to flow freely between Superchain networks. This means deeper pools, better prices, and a unified DeFi experience across all OP Stack chains.
Mass Onboarding
With Coinbase Smart Wallet, passkey login, and gasless transactions, Base aims to make onchain as easy as using a regular app. The goal: bring Coinbase's 100M+ users onchain.
Long-Term Outlook
Base is uniquely positioned as the L2 with the strongest distribution advantage - Coinbase's massive user base. Combined with a thriving developer ecosystem, strong DeFi and social apps, and deep integration with the Optimism Superchain, Base is poised to be a leading chain in the multichain future.
Points clés à retenir
Base is Coinbase's L2 built on the OP Stack - no separate token, uses ETH
Gas fees are 99%+ cheaper than Ethereum L1 thanks to EIP-4844
Aerodrome is the #1 DEX with $1.5B+ TVL using ve(3,3) model
Farcaster makes Base the home of decentralized social
BRETT, DEGEN, TOSHI lead a vibrant meme coin culture
Superchain integration and Smart Wallet aim for mass adoption
Explore the Base Ecosystem
Aerodrome
DEX (ve(3,3))
#1 DEX on Base, veAERO model
Uniswap V3
DEX
Largest multi-chain DEX
Morpho
Lending
Optimized lending protocol
Extra Finance
Leveraged Yield
Leveraged yield farming
Moonwell
Lending
Compound-fork lending
Seamless
Lending
Native Base lending