I was curious how @base's block confirmation time can be 200ms from 2 seconds. 

That's 200 milliseconds, we are talking about. 

Ever heard of Flashblocks? 
@base new tech is making Ethereum L2s scream with speed! Here are my notes on what Flashblocks are and why they are a game-changer. 🧵👇

Not another L2. Bring consumers into crypto.

1/ What are Flashblocks? 

They’re like turbo-charged mini-blocks on Base, slashing confirmation times from 2s to 200ms. That’s 10x faster! 

This makes @base the fastest EVM chain!

3/ Why it matters?

Speed unlocks real-time use cases. Think instant Uniswap swaps, lag-free on-chain gaming, or Appchains for dApps. 

Base claims it’s 2x faster than Solana’s 400ms. 

Big flex!

4/ MEV protection is baked in. 

Flashblocks using Flashbots fight sandwich attacks, making trading fairer.

5/ Caveat: 

Full block finality is still ~2s.

For EVM fans, Flashblocks are unmatched. 

Test them on Base Sepolia now!

🔥 Base is redefining L2 speed, for sure. 

Flashblocks are just the start!

If you liked this thread, drop a recast :) Comment, what’s your favorite L2 and why?

2/ How? 

Flashblocks pre-build & stream transactions every 200ms using a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). 

Early confirmations + revert protection = smooth, reliable trades!