Base Network Announces Major Upgrades for Enhanced Performance

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Key Points:

Base Network initiates significant upgrades for enhanced transaction speed and cost-efficiency.
Transaction times target 200 milliseconds.
Decentralization and increased throughput highlight network enhancements.

Jesse Pollak, head of Base, announced on May 24, 2025, a series of network upgrades targeting faster transaction speeds and reduced fees, to be implemented by the summer.

This initiative emphasizes performance improvements and decentralization efforts, signifying a strategic shift in Base Network’s operational capabilities.

Base Network Targets 200 Millisecond Transaction Speeds

Base Network’s latest announcement outlines significant upgrades aimed at improving transaction confirmation times to 200 milliseconds, reducing fees below $0.01, and achieving a throughput of 200 transactions per second (TPS). Jesse Pollak said:

These upgrades will be vital in enhancing user experience on the Ethereum Layer 2 platform.

“Our ambitious targets include transaction confirmation times of 200 milliseconds, fees under $0.01, and throughput of 200 TPS.”

Community responses have been largely positive, with expectations that these upgrades will not only improve speed and cost-efficiency but also address centralization concerns. Pollak emphasizes the importance of neutrality and the prevention of sandwich transactions, aligning with broader decentralized finance goals.

Ethereum’s Market Performance Amid Base Network’s Upgrades

Did you know? Base Network aims to process 1 million TPS, potentially surpassing both Solana and Sui in theoretical throughput.

Ethereum (ETH), as of May 26, 2025, trades at $2,567.83 with a market cap of $310.00 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past 30 days, ETH has surged by 40.52%, reflecting a robust market trend.

ethereum-daily-chart-324 — Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 22:21 UTC on May 26, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

Coincu research highlights that Base Network’s decentralization efforts could bolster its competitive stance among Layer 2 solutions. The focus on neutral and secure transactional properties is expected to drive technological innovation and sustainable growth.