📚 Base Help Center
⛓️ What is Base?
Base is an Ethereum L2 blockchain built by Coinbase, offering low fees, fast transactions, and full EVM compatibility. Base Wallet is the official companion wallet.
💰 How to bridge to Base?
Use the official Base Bridge (bridge.base.org) or Superbridge. Support for ETH, USDC, DAI from Ethereum mainnet to Base L2. Bridging takes ~5-15 minutes.
🔍 Transaction pending / stuck
Check BaseScan (basescan.org) for your transaction status. If pending for >30min, you can speed up or cancel transaction (if not yet finalized). Gas fees may need adjustment.
🛡️ Is Base Wallet secure?
Yes — Base Wallet is non-custodial, meaning you control your private keys. Always backup your recovery phrase offline. Base will never ask for your seed phrase.
🔵 Base Mainnet launched August 2023
⚡ Average block time: 2 seconds
💰 Average gas fee: ~$0.01 - $0.10