Vitalik Buterin Backs Base as Model Ethereum L2
Vitalik Buterin calls Base a model Ethereum L2, balancing decentralization with enhanced user experience.
- Vitalik Buterin praised Base for its secure, user-friendly L2 design.
- Base is non-custodial and resists fund seizure under L2beat’s Stage 1.
- Ethereum L1 ensures safety and access even if L2 operators shut down.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly praised Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, calling it a “model Ethereum L2.” According to Buterin, Base offers a strong combination of enhanced user experience and the foundational security provided by Ethereum’s decentralized Layer 1.
Despite integrating some centralized features to streamline usability, Base remains firmly secured by Ethereum’s core consensus. This hybrid model makes it easier for users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) while still maintaining Ethereum’s key principles of trustlessness and censorship resistance.
Non-Custodial and Censorship-Resistant
Buterin addressed concerns about centralization by emphasizing that Base meets L2beat’s Stage 1 non-custodial standard. This means Base operators do not have the power to seize or block user withdrawals. Even if the L2 operator were to go offline or shut down, users could still access their funds securely.
He reiterated that Ethereum Layer 1 smart contracts protect users’ assets and enable withdrawal mechanisms, regardless of what happens at the Layer 2 level. This architecture ensures that users always retain control over their funds, even in worst-case scenarios involving operator failure or censorship.
Clearing Misconceptions Around L2beat
Buterin also pushed back against the view that L2beat is just a “nerd compliance authority.” He explained that their standards, including the one Base fulfills, are crucial for understanding real decentralization and security in L2 systems.
By supporting Base and L2beat’s definitions, Buterin is championing a balanced approach—where innovation and ease of use do not come at the cost of user safety or control. His remarks could pave the way for broader acceptance of Layer 2 solutions that prioritize both usability and trustlessness.
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