Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution incubated at Coinbase, recently spotlighted its unwavering dedication to decentralization, aligning seamlessly with the Superchain vision. Born out of a collaboration with the Optimism Collective, Base utilizes the open-source OP Stack, aiming to bring a billion users and a million developers into the blockchain ecosystem. This ambitious goal is anchored in the principle of decentralization, seen as the linchpin for a global, open, onchain economy.
TheOP Stack, maintained by the Optimism Collective, is the open-source development stack that powers Optimism. It comprises various software components that together form Optimism's backbone, designed as a public good for both Ethereum and Optimism ecosystems. The stack's primary focus is on creating a shared, high-quality system for generating new L2 blockchains.
This coordination on shared standards helps avoid repetitive software creation in isolated silos. While the current core of the OP Stack is infrastructure for L2 blockchains, it extends to tools like block explorers, governance systems, and more. The Bedrock release of the OP Stack supports the Optimism Superchain, a proposed network of L2s sharing security, communication layers, and a common development stack.
The choice of the OP Stack as the foundation is strategic. Recognized as a universally accessible asset, it beckons every developer. As teams like Base and OP Labs converge, the mission is clear: reinforce the OP Stack. This shared aspiration with the Optimism teams paints a picture of Ethereum's future—a «Superchain» of interconnected rollups and L2s.
Base's commitment to decentralization isn't just theoretical. The platform is on a quest to decentralize its core
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