Base sets June 25 for Beryl upgrade and B20 standard
Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base is targeting June 25 for its Beryl mainnet upgrade, which is expected to introduce a new B20 token standard.
The upgrade is designed to make token creation and storage more efficient across the Base network.
Base has become one of the busiest Ethereum Layer-2 networks, supported by Coinbase’s reach and lower-cost blockchain activity.
The planned Beryl upgrade is attracting attention because it could affect the cost of launching tokens and using smart contracts.
The B20 token standard is being developed for Base’s Layer-2 environment rather than as a simple branding tool for new tokens.
Its main purpose is to reduce the storage burden linked to token creation and improve gas efficiency for users and developers.
Lower gas costs and reduced storage demands could make Base more appealing to application builders, DeFi teams, gaming projects and meme-coin communities.
Token issuance remains a key source of network activity, making any improvement to launch costs important for Base’s growth.
The upgrade could support more protocol experiments and token launches if developers find the new standard cheaper and easier to use.
Traders are watching the update because increased token activity can create fresh momentum across Base-based markets.
However, cheaper token creation does not mean every new Base token will offer strong value or lower risk.
The network still faces the challenge of attracting quality projects while avoiding a flood of weak or speculative tokens.
The Beryl upgrade also comes as Ethereum scaling networks compete beyond simple transaction fees.
Layer-2 networks are now trying to win users through developer tools, liquidity, wallet experience, app distribution and token ecosystems.
A more efficient token standard could give Base another competitive edge in that wider Layer-2 race.
For Coinbase, Base remains strategically important because it connects exchange users with on-chain applications and decentralised finance activity.
Improvements that make Base cheaper and easier to build on could strengthen Coinbase’s bridge between centralised trading and blockchain-based markets.
The update also reflects a broader shift in crypto markets, where infrastructure, regulation and access are increasingly shaping investor sentiment.
Developments such as Beryl may not immediately move Bitcoin or Ethereum, but they can influence liquidity and activity across the crypto sector over time.
Market participants are likely to monitor whether the upgrade improves access, reduces friction and encourages stronger developer participation on Base.
At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $1,726.65.