Base, the layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, has officially achieved 'stage 1' rollup status, marking a significant step towards decentralization.

This new status enhances the platform's security and governance structure, allowing for a stronger security system that reduces trust assumptions and ensures stable rules for developers.

The stage 1 rollup status is based on a framework proposed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, which emphasizes a balance between decentralization, security, and speed.

Base is dedicated to preventing any single entity from dominating the blockchain, reinforcing its vision of a decentralized and accessible global on-chain economy.

Looking to the future, Base aims to implement multiple active proof systems to further enhance decentralization and security.

Tom Vieira, head of product at Base, noted that council members are drawn from both the Base and the broader Ethereum ecosystems.

Additionally, Base's fault proofs are now permissionless, enabling anyone to verify transaction states without relying on a central authority.

As part of this decentralization effort, a security council has been established, consisting of ten independent entities from around the world to oversee network upgrades and promote decentralized decision-making.

The improved resilience of Base means there is now no single point of failure, contributing to a more robust network infrastructure.

The next objective for Base is to advance to Stage 2 Decentralization, aligning with Buterin's framework for achieving full decentralization in Layer 2 rollups on Ethereum.

This milestone follows the launch of permissionless fault proofs on the Base Mainnet in late 2024, which allows users to withdraw funds freely from Base to Ethereum without centralized control.

Since its launch in August 2022, Base has grown to become the largest rollup, with $11.72 billion locked in the protocol, thereby reducing its reliance on Coinbase.