Coinbase-backed Base outlined a 2026 strategy centred on tokenised markets, stablecoin payments and developer growth as it seeks to scale its onchain ecosystem.
The Ethereum layer-2 network is also moving away from Optimism’s OP Stack toward in-house infrastructure to gain greater independence and control over its scaling roadmap.
Base said it aims to build a “global onchain economy,” focusing on expanding financial use cases as institutional interest in blockchain-based trading and payments accelerates.
The network plans to support tokenised versions of assets such as equities and commodities, while improving settlement speeds and lowering transaction costs.
On payments, Base will prioritise stablecoins, introducing features such as privacy enhancements, stablecoin-based fees and expanded liquidity across multiple currencies.
The platform is also investing in developer growth through programmes like Base Batches and new tooling, including support for AI-driven applications interacting with onchain markets.
Launched in 2023 using Optimism’s technology, Base is now positioning itself as a more independent layer-2 as Ethereum’s long-term scaling direction continues to evolve.
At the time of reporting, Ethereum price was $2,099.57.