Introduction
Base
The #1 Ethereum Layer 2, incubated by Coinbase
Build on Base and choose the features that fits your needs — from sub-cent global payments to creator-first monetization and built-in distribution.
Explore all products and use cases.
Why Base?
Global Economy
Global Economy
Payments & Financial Services: Move value globally with sub-second,
sub-cent payments and build on existing financial services for trading,
yield generation, and more.
Creator Tools
Creator Tools
Creator Monetization: Creators of all kinds are exploring new ways to
monetize their work. Innovate on the frontier of creator monetiziation with
the creator economy on Base.
Builder Experience
Builder Experience
Comprehensive Builder Support: Base provides developer tools,
infrastructure, and support. Plus, Base has one of the largest onchain
builder communities whith which you can collaborate and grow.
Distribution
Distribution
Launch to real users: Tap Base activations, grants, and mini-app
channels that surface your project to millions.
Start Building
Apps
Build and deploy your app in minutes.
Tokens
Launch a new token.
Chain
Deploy your own chain on Base.
Get Funded
Builder Rewards
Get rewarded up to 2 ETH weekly through the Builder Rewards Program.
Grants
Apply for fast, retroactive, Base Builder Grants (~1-5 ETH).
Base Batches
A global program for builders creating the next wave of onchain apps.
Retroactive Funding
Apply for OP Retro Funding for your contributions to the Base ecosystem.