Base is a fast, low-cost blockchain network built on Ethereum technology by Base. It is designed to make using crypto apps and sending digital assets cheaper and more accessible than using Ethereum mainnet directly.
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network, which means it processes transactions more efficiently while still benefiting from Ethereum’s security and ecosystem. Base supports thousands of Ethereum-compatible tokens and decentralized applications (DApps), including DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and onchain games.
The Bitcoin.com Wallet supports Base, allowing users to securely send, receive, store, and use assets on the Base network directly from the multichain wallet.
Why use Base?
Users choose Base because it offers:
Lower transaction fees compared to Ethereum mainnet
Faster transaction confirmations
Access to Ethereum-compatible apps and tokens
Support for popular stablecoins and DeFi applications
A growing ecosystem of onchain apps and services
What assets can I use on Base?
Base supports ETH as its native token for paying network fees (“gas”), along with many ERC-20 tokens such as USDC and other Ethereum-compatible assets.
Important: Assets on Base are separate from the same assets on other networks like Ethereum, Polygon, or BNB Smart Chain. For example, USDC on Base is different from USDC on Ethereum mainnet.
Always ensure you select the correct network when sending or receiving crypto. Sending funds on the wrong network may result in permanent loss of funds.
Using Base in the Bitcoin.com Wallet
With the Bitcoin.com Wallet, you can:
Create a Base wallet
Send and receive Base assets
Import existing Base-compatible wallets
Connect to Base DApps using WalletConnect
Swap supported assets
Manage your multichain portfolio in one app
The Bitcoin.com Wallet is self-custodial, meaning only you control your funds and recovery phrase.
What is ETH on Base used for?
ETH is the native gas token on Base. You need a small amount of ETH in your Base wallet to pay network fees when:
Sending assets
Swapping tokens
Connecting to DApps
Interacting with smart contracts
Even when sending tokens like USDC, network fees are paid in ETH on the Base network.
Is Base the same as Ethereum?
No. Base is a separate blockchain network built using Ethereum technology.
While Base is compatible with Ethereum apps and tokens, transactions on Base happen on the Base network, not Ethereum mainnet.
This means:
Base addresses look similar to Ethereum addresses
Many Ethereum tokens also exist on Base
Fees are usually much lower on Base
Assets must remain on the same network unless bridged
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