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Coinbase's Layer 2 Blockchain 'Base' Opens to the Public on Aug. 9
Coinbase (COIN) announced that its layer-2 blockchain named Base will be open to the public next week. Built with Optimism's OP Stack, Base went live for developers in July for testing and users will be able to bridge their ether (ETH) to the blockchain on Thursday. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the new development at the crypto exchange.

Coinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base’ Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week
Users will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network on Aug. 9.

Is Sam Bankman-Fried Tied to a New Apparent Crypto Scam Called BALD?
On-chain data shows bald's deployer contract has interacted with Alameda-linked wallets and was an active DeFi participant in the early days.

LeetSwap Halts Trading After $630K Drained From Liquidity Pairs
Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain has another problem on its hands.

BALD Token Plunges 90% as Developer Pulls Liquidity
BALD launched a little over 24 hours ago and has attracted massive hype - and millions in capital - to Base blockchain.

Coinbase's Base Prepares for Mainnet Launch With Slew of Security Audits
Base has engaged with over 100 external security researchers to test its forthcoming layer 2 blockchain.

Crypto Exchange GMX Proposes Deployment on Coinbase's Base Blockchain
Some members of the GMX community have already voiced their support for the move.

Chainlink Price Feeds Go Live on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 Testnet
Base also joins the Web3 services platform's Scale program, allowing developers to construct smart contracts that can react to external information at a subsidized cost.

Unrelated BASE Token Surged Amid Coinbase Layer 2 Network Launch
Base Protocol’s BASE tokens jumped, then dumped, in the past 24 hours following an announcement by crypto exchange Coinbase about the launch of its layer 2 blockchain Base. As of Friday, Coinbase has explicitly stated it has no plans to launch a token for its new blockchain. "The Hash" panel discusses what's behind the BASE rally.
