Vitalik Buterin Praises Base as Ethereum Layer 2 Innovation

Base Non-Custodial Ethereum Layer 2 Wins Investor Trust

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Jesse Pollak pushed back on recent doubts about Base. They said Base is built on Ethereum and keeps user control safe. The team and researchers point to clear rules that stop Base from stealing funds or blocking withdrawals. 

What Vitalik Said And Why It Matters

This idea matters because it shows how Ethereum Layer 2 projects can be both fast and safe. Vitalik explained that the coinbase network uses some centralized features to make apps fast and simple. But, he added, it is still secured by Ether’s layer. That means the rules on ETH L1 keep users’ funds safe even if the network has problems. 

Source : X

Vitalik’s past views

Vitalik has talked about ETH for years and helped shape the rollup idea that many teams now use. He has long said that scaling should keep the security of the main chain. His recent words about coinbase’s networks is use Layer-2 to scale, but keep L1 as the final safety net.

Jesse Pollak And The Sequencer Explanation

Jesse Pollak, network’s lead, wrote a clear thread explaining how it’s sequencer works. He said the sequencer simply orders transactions fast and batches them to Ether for settlement. Pollak stressed users can still use ETH L1 to interact with coinbase’s network if they need to avoid the sequencer. This helps to answer that sequencers can censor or steal funds.

What Leadership Says About The Future

Pollak said it has moved to Stage 1 decentralization and is working toward Stage 2 to make the system more permissionless. He also hinted the team is open to new ideas like a network token, though plans are early. Companies watching this will note the promise of more decentralization and new product features. Brain Armstrong also praised the thread posted by Vitalik. 

Source : Brain Armstrong 

The market reacted with renewed interest after these explanations. Layer 2 metrics show large Total Value Secured on coinbase's network, and developers kept building. Traders and projects see Base as a place to scale apps while keeping funds safe on Ethereum.

Real events prove the protections work 

Earlier this year a OP-Stack chain faced censorship worries. Developers and users used L1 “escape” routes and moved transactions through Ethereum to bypass the sequencer problem. That real case shows the safety path is not just theory — it has worked in practice.

Why this matters for investors and firms

For investors, the takeaways are simple: Layer 2s like Base can speed up growth and keep assets safe when they use on-chain L1 safeguards. For firms, Base offers a familiar developer stack (OP Stack) and growing user activity. That combination makes it easier to build products with real users and less risk of sudden loss.

Final Thoughts 

Vitalik’s X post and Pollak’s thread aim to calm fears. They show how Ethereum Layer 2 projects can balance fast user experience and the long-term security that comes from Ethereum L1. For builders, traders and investors, that balance is what makes this worth attention today