Ethereum and Base abandon shared wallet standard after prolonged negotiations
In a surprising turn of events, two of the most influential players in the blockchain ecosystem have decided to part ways on a common wallet standard that had been under discussion for several months. Ethereum, the world’s leading smart‑contract platform, is moving forward with the implementation of EIP‑8141, a proposal that introduces a new transaction format designed to improve scalability, red…
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:07 a.m.