Here’s my ultimate guide to using the Base blockchain, including how to bridge funds, buy & sell tokens, and everything in-between. For informational purposes only, stay safe ppl!
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<aside> <img src="/icons/bookmark_gray.svg" alt="/icons/bookmark_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Base is an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain built by Coinbase and it’s massively successful so far. The mainnet ****launched in August 2023 and it’s quickly become one of the largest blockchains by TVL.
Currently, Base offers low gas fees, 300+ Dapps, and hundreds of thousands of tokens. Coinbase’s mission is to have Base “bring the next billion users to Web3” by creating a secure, low-cost, and scalable ecosystem.
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1. Opportunities
Base offers altcoins, NFTs, airdrops, and everything in-between.
2. You’re an Early Adopter
Coinbase is throwing lots of resources to make this successful.
3. Staying Power
It’s more likely to survive versus other chains since it’s backed by one of crypto’s largest companies.
<aside> <img src="/icons/bookmark_gray.svg" alt="/icons/bookmark_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Before we get started, you can check out these articles and tools if you want to learn more general info about Base:
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<aside> <img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/MetaMask_Fox.svg/1024px-MetaMask_Fox.svg.png" alt="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/MetaMask_Fox.svg/1024px-MetaMask_Fox.svg.png" width="40px" /> To get started on Base, you need a crypto wallet and some Ethereum which is used to pay for gas fees on Base. If you don’t have a wallet yet, there are many you can choose from. Some of the most popular are MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. Here are the official URLs:
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MetaMask
Coinbase Wallet
