Base’s creator coin push sparks builder backlash over favoritism concerns
Base builders are criticizing the network's focus on creator coins, largely via Zora, citing favoritism over established projects.Summary
Base's strong promotion of creator coins, heavily aligned with the Zora marketplace, is causing backlash from builders who feel established, non-creator-coin projects are being sidelined. Supporters argue this model offers new onchain revenue and a cultural entry point to crypto, evidenced by Base's high transaction volume. However, builders like Jacek, who runs a degen token ecosystem, express disappointment that Base's official marketing selectively supports Zora-linked initiatives while ignoring projects that previously drove growth. This tension highlights Base's challenge in balancing adoption scaling with maintaining positive sentiment among its developers, as waning builder morale could lead to an exodus to rival chains like Solana.
(Source：CoinDesk)