Coinbase’s Base Teases Major Upgrades to Lure Devs

Ethereum Layer 2 Network Base Plans Gas Target Upgrade

Ethereum layer 2 network Base has announced plans to upgrade its gas target following previous successes. The Exodus upgrade is expected to drive innovation and attract developers to build on the network. Crypto users have consistently pushed for faster and more scalable networks to gain wider traction.

Base Set to Raise Gas Target

Base will raise its gas target on July 30, marking a new phase with double-digit gas per second. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Jesse Pollak, Base builder, noted that the platform will raise the gas target to 10Mgas/second. This is 10% higher than the previous target of 1Ggas/second. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from the crypto community as developers aim for better efficiency.

The layer 2 network stated that the new target came after it reached its previous milestone last week. Base raised the target from 8.75Mgas/second to 9.375Mgas/second. The new 10Mgas/second target will be the first time in double digits, with the ecosystem expecting more growth.

“Tomorrow (July 30th) is a big day on @base. Following last week’s successful gas target increase from 8.75Mgas/second to 9.375Mgas/second, tomorrow it will be notably increased even further to 10Mgas/second, marking entry into the realm of double-digit Mgas/second on Base, near the first anniversary of its launch.”

Recent increases on the network have seen the transaction per second (TPS) drop increase. Pollak stated that the network’s TPS soared over 50 for the first time.

Network Seeks Innovation

The platform announced the upgrade on the ecosystem, highlighting benefits including increased transactions per block and attracting developers. The announcement added that it seeks to create more economic freedom and enhance innovation. To set the ball rolling, Base disclosed a checklist for node operators ahead of the upgrade.

“Alongside tomorrow’s increase, for most builders and users, no action is needed, but if you’re running a Base Node, ensure you’re ready for more increased activity from people using Base: