{"id":49175,"date":"2025-09-24T02:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T02:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=49175"},"modified":"2025-09-24T02:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T02:16:51","slug":"vitalik-buterin-base-is-doing-things-right-on-ethereum-layer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=49175","title":{"rendered":"Vitalik Buterin: \u201cBase Is Doing Things Right\u201d on Ethereum Layer 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitalik Buterin Says Base Is Doing Things Right<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has given a nod of approval to Base, the Layer-2 network built on Ethereum. Speaking recently, he said Base is taking the right approach when it comes to balancing user experience and network security. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Base is doing things the right way: an L2 on top of Ethereum, that uses its centralized features to provide stronger UX features, while still being tied into Ethereum&#8217;s decentralized base layer for security.<\/p>\n<p>Base does not have custody over your funds, they cannot steal funds or\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0EMdThg4gU\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/0EMdThg4gU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VitalikButerin\/status\/1970258498996048247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While some critics have called out parts of Base\u2019s setup for being too centralized, Vitalik made it clear that Base still protects users where it matters. He stressed that people using Base won\u2019t lose access to their funds, and they can always<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0withdraw. Base does not have control over people\u2019s assets, which he believes is a key point in its favor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Base Offers, According to Vitalik<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Base<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> launched in August 2023 and has grown rapidly since then. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right now<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it holds <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">about<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> $15 billion in total value, although it was slightly higher earlier this year.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitalik explained that Base <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">uses<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">bit<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of central control in some areas to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">improve<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But underneath that, it still relies on Ethereum\u2019s main layer to provide a strong foundation. He said it is better to judge systems like Base based on <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">real<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> protections instead of only looking at what could go wrong in theory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Responding to Critics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not everyone is convinced. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some people are <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">worried<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that Base\u2019s sequencer, which <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">handles<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the order of transactions, could be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">abused<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> if too much control <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">sits<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in one place.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Vitalik addressed those concerns directly. He said Base might have centralized pieces, but it never holds people\u2019s money. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-eth\" data-coin-symbol=\"eth\" data-price-usd=\"ETH Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/coinlogo\/4\/5b7fc72f06f17.svg\" alt=\"eth logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">ethereum<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">ETH<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$507.42B<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">1y<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68d35369b4f15\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s an important difference. The features in question are designed to help users, not to take power away from them. He also mentioned that data from platforms like L2Beat shows what actually protects users, not just how things look on paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Vitalik Compares Base to Other <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">L2s<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Base<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is built using something called the OP Stack. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is the same open-source technology that powers other <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Layer-2<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> networks <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Optimism.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That means it shares some of the same structure. But what stands out to Vitalik is how Base keeps users safe while still making the platform easy to use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He said Base and other similar networks are not just services that interact with Ethereum. They are more like extensions of Ethereum itself. In his view, Base proves it is possible to offer both a smooth experience and strong <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">protection<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why This Discussion Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There has been <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a lot of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> debate in the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> space about <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">how much control is too much<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when it comes to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">making things more user-friendly<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> People want fast and cheap transactions, but they also want to be sure they are not handing over too much power to one group. Vitalik\u2019s take helps cut through the noise. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">showed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that it is possible to make <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">smart<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trade-offs, where users <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">still stay in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> control <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">money but enjoy<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a better overall experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to Watch Next<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Base is likely to remain in the spotlight as more people start using it. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The big question is whether it can <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">keep offering<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the same level of protection while <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">growing even more<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regulators <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">might<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> also start <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">looking more closely at how<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> systems like Base <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">work<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">especially around things like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> sequencers.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It will also be interesting to see if other Layer-2 networks follow a similar path or try something different. Either way, Vitalik\u2019s comments have put Base front and center in the conversation about what the future of Layer-2 networks should look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Vitalik Buterin praised Base for balancing user experience with strong security.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        He emphasized that Base users always maintain control over their funds and can withdraw anytime.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Base uses centralized tools to improve ease of use but relies on Ethereum for core protections.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Concerns about Base\u2019s sequencer were addressed, with Vitalik pointing out that it never holds user money.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Vitalik\u2019s approval positions Base as a leading example in the ongoing Layer-2 debate.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/vitalik-buterin-base-is-doing-things-right-on-ethereum-layer-2\/\">Vitalik Buterin: \u201cBase Is Doing Things Right\u201d on Ethereum Layer 2<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vitalik Buterin Says Base Is Doing Things Right Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has given a nod of approval to Base, the Layer-2 network built on Ethereum. Speaking recently, he said Base is taking the right approach when it comes to balancing user experience and network security. 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