About Base
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built by Coinbase. It offers low fees, fast transactions, and the security of Ethereum.Network Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 8453 |
| Native Token | ETH |
| Block Time | ~2 seconds |
| Finality | ~2 seconds |
USDC on Base
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Contract | 0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913 |
| Decimals | 6 |
| Type | Native USDC (Circle) |
Adding Base to Wallet
- MetaMask
- Coinbase Wallet
- Open MetaMask
- Click network dropdown → Add Network
- Add custom network:
- Network Name: Base
- RPC URL:
https://mainnet.base.org - Chain ID:
8453 - Currency: ETH
- Explorer:
https://basescan.org
Getting USDC on Base
From Coinbase
- Buy USDC on Coinbase
- Withdraw to your wallet
- Select Base network during withdrawal
Bridging from Ethereum
- Visit bridge.base.org
- Connect your wallet
- Select USDC and amount
- Confirm bridge transaction
- Wait ~10-20 minutes for finality
Why Base?
Coinbase Backing
Built and maintained by Coinbase, a trusted crypto company.
Easy Onboarding
Direct withdrawals from Coinbase to Base.
Growing Ecosystem
Rapidly expanding DeFi and NFT ecosystem.
Low Fees
Transaction fees typically under $0.01.