Ethereum and Base Split Over Unified Wallet Standard After Prolonged Discussions
In a development that underscores the growing complexity of the blockchain ecosystem, the Ethereum network and Coinbase’s Layer‑2 solution, Base, have announced that they will no longer pursue a single, shared wallet standard. After months of negotiations and technical workshops, each platform is moving forward with its own proposal: Ethereum will implement EIP‑8141, whereas Base has committed to…
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:07 a.m.