Ethereum and Base abandon shared wallet standard after prolonged negotiations
In a surprising turn of events, the two leading blockchain platforms, Ethereum and Base, have decided to part ways on the development of a unified wallet standard after months of intensive discussions. The split means that developers, wallet providers, and users who operate on both networks will now have to contend with two distinct transaction frameworks rather than a single, streamlined solutio…
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:07 a.m.