Base Network Guide 2026: Coinbase's L2 and the Onchain Economy

Base has become one of the fastest-growing Ethereum L2s. Here is what Base is, its ecosystem, and how to use it.

Base is Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2, launched in August 2023. In its first two years, Base became one of the three largest Ethereum L2s by TVL and transaction count. Its unique advantage: Coinbase's 100M+ user base provides a built-in on-ramp ecosystem, and Coinbase Wallet has direct integration with Base for its 8M+ users.

Base Ecosystem Highlights

Why Base Is Growing Quickly

Using Base via Steyble

Steyble fully supports Base network — swap, lend, and access DeFi protocols on Base from your Steyble multi-chain wallet. Bridge from Ethereum to Base via Steyble cross-chain swap in minutes. Aerodrome USDC/USDT pools accessible via Steyble yield dashboard for stablecoin yield strategies. Base's low fees and growing ecosystem make it particularly compelling for new DeFi users starting with smaller amounts.