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Path to Base Mainnet

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24
May

Summary

Base is gearing up for a mainnet launch with safety and security as top priorities. The launch criteria include demonstrated testnet stability, Optimism’s successful Bedrock upgrade, and completion of reviews and audits. Base has no plans to issue a network token.

Overview

Earlier this year, Base announced the testnet launch of its Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network built on the OP Stack. This network offers a secure and low-cost way for developers to build decentralized apps onchain. Incubated by Coinbase, Base aims to increase economic freedom and opportunity worldwide by providing a platform to onboard the next million developers and billion users into the cryptoeconomy.

Mainnet Genesis

Base has been building towards Mainnet Genesis, aiming to deliver a decentralized platform that scales Ethereum with fast, low-cost, and secure transactions. As the upgrade from testnet to mainnet approaches, Base is committed to transparency and community engagement, sharing their roadmap and status updates.

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The Incredible Builders on Base

Since the testnet launch, the developer community has shown tremendous support, deploying projects across various use cases including gaming, NFTs, infrastructure, developer tooling, wallets, security, DeFi, oracles, analytics, bridging, payments, DAOs, and social applications.

  • Blackbird: Building the future of restaurant loyalty with a platform that rewards repeat visitors. Initiatives include a rewards program for Williamsburg diner GERTIE and the Upside Pizza Club.
  • Parallel: An NFT-based trading card game enabling true ownership of in-game items. Parallel will launch on Base Mainnet to provide lower fees for users.
  • Thirdweb: Offers a development toolkit for blockchain projects, exemplified by their Web3 Warriors game, built on Base in just three weeks.
  • OAK: A community currency for Oakland, allowing residents to spend an OAK-branded stablecoin with local merchants to keep value circulating locally.

Base Mainnet Genesis Criteria

Building a blockchain is a complex engineering feat. Base’s approach for the mainnet launch draws inspiration from space organizations and other blockchain launches, focusing on methodical communication and safety.

Key Criteria for Mainnet Launch

  1. Successful Regolith Hardfork on Testnet (completed)
  2. Successful Infrastructure Review with OP Labs Team (completed)
  3. Optimism’s Successful Bedrock Upgrade
  4. Completion of Internal and External Audits with No Critical Issues
  5. Demonstrated Testnet Stability

Post-Launch: Genesis Window

Following Mainnet Genesis, the Genesis Window will provide a focused period for developers to deploy dapps on Base mainnet. The goals during this window include:

  • Secure Deployments: Ensuring developers can deploy dapps securely and reliably.
  • Fast Technical Support: Providing hands-on support via Discord.
  • Recognition for Genesis Builders: Supporting and recognizing early dapps that launch during this period.

Mint the ‘Path to Base Mainnet’ NFT

Base has an ambitious vision of bringing the next million developers and billion users onchain. To commemorate this journey, users can mint the “Path to Base Mainnet” NFT.

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Stay Connected

As the mainnet launch approaches, Base will provide regular updates and a timeline to help the community prepare. In the meantime, developers are encouraged to continue building on the Base testnet.

Start building on Base today at base.org. Follow Base on Twitter and join the Discord community for the latest news and updates.

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