Ethereum and Base abandon pursuit of a unified wallet standard after months of negotiations
The blockchain ecosystem has long been driven by the desire for interoperability, especially when it comes to the user experience of managing digital assets across multiple networks. In recent months, two of the most prominent platforms—Ethereum, the world’s leading smart‑contract blockchain, and Base, a Layer‑2 solution backed by Coinbase—have been locked in discussions about adopting a single, …
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:07 a.m.