Base

Coinbase's Base chain has recently experienced a significant increase in traffic, leading to high transaction fees and slow processing times. This surge is partly due to the popularity of new meme coins on the network, which has overwhelmed its capacity. As a result, users have reported stuck transactions and issues with certain wallets, such as Coinbase Wallet, struggling to process these transactions efficiently【7†source】【8†source】.

Additionally, the Base chain's congestion issues highlight the growing demand for layer-2 solutions that aim to provide lower fees and faster transaction times compared to Ethereum's mainnet. However, the current situation suggests that even these solutions can face scalability challenges during periods of heightened activity【8†source】.