Coinbase’s Base Pushes L2 Adoption With 21.5 Million Users

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Ethereum layer-2 network Base, developed by Coinbase, has become one of 2025’s breakout performers, reporting 21.5 million monthly active users.

The network’s appeal lies in its ultra-low fees (as little as $0.01) and seamless integration with Coinbase’s 100M+ customer base, making it one of the most accessible entry points for newcomers to decentralized apps (DApps).

However, Base faces growing pains. Heavy activity has led to congestion, and as an optimistic rollup, it remains dependent on Ethereum for security and settlement. Still, with its user base climbing rapidly, Base is reinforcing the critical role of L2 solutions in blockchain scaling.