EVM chain

Base (ETH) on U.CASH

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack. It inherits Ethereum's security while keeping fees a fraction of mainnet, making it a popular home for stablecoin payments and consumer apps.

Base at a glance

Ticker
ETH
Type
EVM chain
Launched
2023
Block time
~2 seconds

Optimistic Rollup (OP Stack). Settlement on U.CASH is non-custodial: every payment moves on-chain, direct to a wallet you control. Confirmation policy for Base: Credited after a few L2 confirmations, typically under a minute; deeper finality on Ethereum L1..

One coin, three ways to use it

A single U.CASH account works across accept, swap, and buy. Pick where to start.

Accept Base

Take ETH in checkout alongside cards and 30+ chains. White-label, non-custodial, live in minutes.

Swap Base

Trade ETH for any asset across the network, routed for the best price.

Buy Base

Get ETH with any asset you hold, one step, settled to your wallet.

Supported on Base

Receive, hold, and settle ETH your way.

ERC-20BEP-20Native gas tokenNon-custodial

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Base FAQ

What is Base?
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built on the OP Stack. It offers Ethereum-grade security with far lower fees and faster blocks.
Is Base non-custodial on U.CASH?
Yes. Funds on Base always stay under your control. U.CASH routes transactions on-chain and never holds your private keys.
What can I do with Base on U.CASH?
You can accept ETH and tokens as payment, swap them via the non-custodial DEX, and buy ETH on Base directly to your wallet.
How does Base compare to the other coins U.CASH supports?
Base is one of 30+ chains and tokens on U.CASH. What changes per coin is speed, fees, and finality; Base runs on Optimistic Rollup (OP Stack). What stays the same everywhere is non-custodial settlement, best-price swap routing, and one account across every asset. Browse them in the /accept/, /swap/, and /buy/ directories.
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Use Base your way

One account unlocks accept, swap, buy, and the rest of the U.CASH network across 30+ chains.