BASE is a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that speeds up transactions whilst still using Ethereum’s secure mainnet. It was developed by a leading cryptocurrency exchange known as Coinbase, It aims to make blockchain accessible to more users by providing a secure, affordable, and user-friendly platform for decentralized applications (dApps). BASE network is not a cryptocurrency itself, instead it is a blockchain platform or network designed to support decentralized applications (dApps) and provide solutions to challenges within the broader blockchain ecosystem.