Base has emerged as the leading Ethereum layer-2 network in terms of daily fee revenue, generating approximately $147,000 on January 14, according to CryptoRank.io. This figure significantly surpasses Arbitrum’s $39,000 and Starknet’s $9,000, highlighting a concentration of activity on Base. In contrast, most other Ethereum scaling chains struggled to exceed $5,000 in fees during the same period.
CryptoRank’s data indicates that Base accounted for nearly 70% of total Ethereum L2 revenue, with other L2s collectively earning just over $15,000. The fee disparity has sparked discussions on social media, particularly regarding Polygon, which reportedly earned $155,000 in daily fees, slightly more than Base. This has led to debates about Polygon’s classification as an L2, given its diverse scaling solutions.
Base’s strong fee performance coincides with Coinbase’s expansion of products on the network, including the launch of its “Everything app,” which integrates social content, trading, and payments. This development may contribute to Base’s continued attraction of user activity compared to other L2s lacking similar consumer-facing features.
