Base mainnet is now officially open for builders, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of this Ethereum Layer 2 solution. Built on the OP Stack, Base offers a secure, low-cost environment designed to onboard the next generation of decentralized applications. This launch precedes the platform's general availability scheduled for early August.
Key Features for Early Builders
During this initial phase, developers gain exclusive access to:
- Mainnet RPC Endpoint: Accessible via
developer-access-mainnet.base.org(rate-limited for development purposes) - ETH Bridging: Utilize the portal proxy contract for gas deployment (ETH only)
- Genesis Builder Program: Early participants receive commemorative NFTs and direct team support
👉 Explore Base developer documentation
Available Infrastructure
Builders can leverage these live tools:
| Category | Providers |
|---|---|
| Node Services | Blockdaemon, QuickNode, Blast |
| Wallet Solutions | Safe Wallet |
| Block Explorers | Basescan, Blockscout |
| Data Indexers | The Graph, Goldsky, Covalent |
| Dev Tools | Thirdweb |
Security and Launch Readiness
Base has met all launch criteria through:
- Successful Regolith Hardfork implementation
- Comprehensive infrastructure reviews with Optimism
- Bedrock release validation (June 6 upgrade)
- Multi-layered security audits (100+ researchers)
- Demonstrated system stability metrics
Genesis Builder NFT Program
Early adopters can earn tiered NFTs:
| Tier | Deadline | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Early August | Full deployment + form submission |
| Silver | End August | Same as Gold |
| Bronze | End September | Same as Gold |
Deployment Checklist
- Contract deployment
- Source code verification
- Dune contract submission
- Builder portal registration
- Frontend deployment post-GA (early August)
FAQ: Building on Base Mainnet
Q: When will Base be publicly available?
A: General access begins in early August 2023.
Q: Is there a Base network token?
A: No - Base has no plans to issue a network token.
Q: How do I get developer support?
A: Join the #base-developers channel in Base Discord.
Q: What assets can I bridge?
A: Currently ETH only - other assets will damage funds.
Commemorative NFT Opportunity
The "Base is for builders" NFT mint runs until August 13:
- Decode genesis block
extraData - Create EIP-191 signature
- Submit to contract
👉 Learn more about Base's architecture
Base represents a transformative step in Ethereum scaling, combining developer-friendly tools with enterprise-grade security. This phased rollout ensures optimal conditions for builders to create the next wave of onchain experiences before welcoming mainstream adoption.