Building for the long-term: making Base faster, simpler, and more powerful
Base announced several new infrastructure improvements at ETHDenver. Flashblocks, now available on Base Sepolia testnet, reduce effective block times from 2 seconds to 200 milliseconds, making Base the fastest EVM chain to date with mainnet launch planned for Q2. Base Appchains provide Layer-3 dedicated blockspace for high-traffic applications using op-enclave technology and AWS infrastructure, with Blocklords, Super Champs, Metacade, and others already adopting this scaling solution. Smart Wallet Sub Accounts, also launching on mainnet in Q2, eliminate the need to manage multiple onchain accounts by enabling hierarchical ownership and spend permissions.