COIN: Base moves away from Optimism’s 'OP stack' in major tech shift
Coinbase's layer-2 network, Base, is shifting away from Optimism's OP Stack to manage its code and infrastructure independently.Summary
Coinbase's Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, announced a significant technological shift, moving away from its reliance on Optimism’s OP Stack, the toolkit it initially launched with. The team plans to consolidate control over its code and infrastructure into a Base-managed codebase to expedite upgrades and simplify operations, aiming to double the pace of major upgrades to about six per year. Despite this move toward greater autonomy, Base stated it is not entirely severing ties with Optimism, intending to maintain compatibility with OP Stack standards and continue seeking support during the transition. For developers and everyday users, no immediate changes are expected, as the shift is primarily technical, emphasizing that the protocol will remain public and open.
(Source：CoinDesk)