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The only complete Base ecosystem — create, lock, launch, and get seen — plus a deep guide library and live chain data, updated weekly.
In 2023, Coinbase launched Base — and it became the busiest launch venue in Ethereum's orbit. Deployment here is free and takes minutes, which is exactly why deployment earns nothing. The projects that get taken seriously lock, vest, and prove it on-chain. Full story below ↓
Coinbase's Ethereum L2 — launched 2023 on the OP Stack, running its own unified stack since February 2026, still Superchain-aligned. Stage 1 per L2BEAT; the Azul upgrade targets Stage 2.
Sub-cent fees, ~200ms Flashblocks, Coinbase's distribution through the Base App — and back-to-back 2026 upgrades: Azul (1-day withdrawals) and Beryl (the B20 issuance standard).
Free deployment makes trust the scarce asset. Buyers check locks before they buy — and not every pool is lockable. Aerodrome LPs and Uniswap v4 positions can't be locked today. Plan the pool before you seed it.
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Create. Lock. Launch. Distribute. Get seen. — all on-chain, all in-house, from the ecosystem that's secured token trust since 2020.
Team Finance
MintPlus token creation is free on Base (auto-lock fee waived). Liquidity, team, and NFT locks at a flat $150, vesting $100, multisender, airdrops, and free staking pools — audited and non-custodial since 2020.
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Portfolio tracking, price alerts, and market data for millions of users worldwide — where your Base token gets watched, tracked, and discovered after it ships.
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How to create a token on Base
Free with MintPlus →Start here — TeamsHow to lock liquidity on Base
The trust signal →Start here — TradersHow to verify a liquidity lock on BaseScan
Three minutes, no trust →Start here — BuildersThe Base launch stack for serious projects
The full sequence →● Green dots mark the flagship guides. Every guide is Base-specific, dated, sourced — and honest about what you can't do yet.
⚡ The chain, live.
A hundred million Coinbase users got a blockchain. Here's the whole story — no jargon required.
Who & what. Base is Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 — launched August 2023 on the OP Stack, moved onto its own unified stack in February 2026, still Superchain-aligned. Gas is ETH. Fees are sub-cent. Confirmations arrive in about 200 milliseconds thanks to Flashblocks.
Why it matters. It's the largest Ethereum L2 by value secured (as of August 2026, per L2BEAT) and the default venue for new token launches — with Coinbase pointing its distribution, and now the B20 standard pointing stablecoins and tokenized assets, straight at it.
The catch. Deployment is free, so trust is the scarce asset. Launcher apps mint thousands of coins a day, and Base's own docs walk you to deployment — then stop. Nothing about locking liquidity, nothing about vesting the team. Verifiable locks are how real projects separate themselves — and informed buyers are how the ecosystem stays worth building on. That's why this hub exists.
Want the full picture? The complete launch stack explains how the pieces fit; the lock pillar is where most teams start; and the verification guide is the one to hand your community.
Public mainnet launches during Onchain Summer, on the OP Stack.
Team Finance goes live on Base — locks, vesting, distribution, free creation.
Fault proofs land, L2BEAT confirms Stage 1, Flashblocks hits ~200ms.
Azul & Beryl: multiproofs, ~1-day withdrawals, the B20 standard.
#1 L2 by value secured, ~$11.7B — and the busiest launch venue onchain.
- layer two /ˈleɪər tuː/ · noun
- Ethereum is secure but crowded; a layer 2 is an express lane built on top of it — same security universally, far faster and cheaper. Base is one, and as of August 2026 the biggest.
- liquidity lock /lɪˈkwɪdɪti lɒk/ · noun
- LP tokens held in an audited vault contract until a preset date, making a rug pull mechanically impossible — and provable by anyone on BaseScan. How it works →
- "the Base token" /beɪs ˈtoʊkən/ · myth
- No Base token, no announced airdrop. Gas is ETH; B20 is a token standard, not a coin; exploration was announced in 2025 and nothing has shipped as of August 2026. Anything sold as "$BASE" is a scam — verify before you buy anything →
Asked constantly.
1What is MintPlus and how much does it cost on Base?
MintPlus is Team Finance's no-code token creator. On Base, creation is free — you pay only gas, typically under a cent (as of August 2026) — and the standard $150 liquidity-lock fee is waived for MintPlus auto-locks. Full breakdown →
2What does it cost to lock liquidity on Base?
A flat $150 per lock, paid in ETH — no percentage fees, no token taxes, pricing published openly. Team token locks are also $150; vesting is $100. How locking works →
3Can I lock Aerodrome LPs or Uniswap v4 positions?
Not with Team Finance today. Uniswap v2-style pairs and v3 positions are the lockable routes on Base — plan your pool before you seed it. We say this up front because finding out afterwards is expensive. The honest answer →
4Is there a Base token or airdrop?
No. Base has no network token as of August 2026 — at BaseCamp 2025 the team said only that it is exploring one. Gas is ETH, B20 is a token standard, and any "$BASE presale" is a scam.
5How do I check if a token's liquidity is really locked?
Open the pool on BaseScan, check who holds the LP tokens, and cross-check the lock page's amount and unlock date. Three minutes, no trust required. Step-by-step →
6Should I launch with Clanker or Zora instead of my own contract?
Launchers are fast and social-native, but they make the core decisions for you — supply, liquidity, fees. If your token is the product, own the contract and lock the pool. The comparison →
7How long should I lock liquidity for?
At least a year if you want it read as a commitment rather than a delayed exit. Locks can be extended and split — never shortened or withdrawn early.
8What's the difference between a team lock and vesting?
A lock is a promise — everything releases at one date. Vesting is a payroll — gradual release on a schedule, per recipient. Many Base projects use both. Team locks →
9What is B20 and should my project use it?
B20 is Base's 2026 native issuance standard aimed at stablecoins and tokenized assets at chain level. For a standard project or community token, ERC-20 remains the default. What it means for issuers →
10How do I apply to the TrustSwap Launchpad?
Through the contact form — tell us what you're building on Base and where you are in the launch cycle. Curated launches ship with locks and vesting from day one. Apply for review →
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