Base, the layer-2 network from Coinbase (COIN), is doubling down on its push to build what it calls a “global onchain economy,” outlining a 2026 strategy centered on markets, payments and developers.
Base is one of the most widely used layer-2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem, having opened to public use in August 2023. It was initially built using Optimism’s OP Stack as part of the broader “Superchain” ecosystem, though the project has since signaled plans to differentiate its infrastructure as it scales. In February, the Coinbase team said the chain will increasingly rely on its own, in-house code.
For 2026, Base said it will focus on three areas: expanding onchain markets, scaling stablecoin-based payments and growing its developer ecosystem, a push that comes as onchain trading venues and stablecoins see rising adoption among institutional players.
As for developers, Base said it will continue investing in programs like Base Batches and new tooling, including support for AI-driven applications interacting with onchain markets. The company said it plans to introduce new standards and incentive systems aimed at increasing user activity and transaction volume.
Source: X.com
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