The Coinbase team has described various goals for the Base Network. Based on the available data, the goals of the base network are:
Creating safe and easy access for developers of the second layer of Ethereum
Facilitating the connection of different layer 2 networks to each other
Using OP stack software as the main tool
Establishing direct connection with other products and services of Coinbase exchange
Providing a suitable environment for the development and implementation of blockchain programs
Providing a suitable environment for the development and implementation of blockchain programs

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Although Base does not have its own token, it uses ETH for gas, OP for governance, and AEVO, the token of the largest DEX on Base, functions as the Base ecosystem's incentive token through its vote escrow mechanism. 🎭