Base Reaches Stage 1 of Buterin-Modeled Decentralization
Date: 2025-04-30 Author: Gabriel Deangelo Categories: BUSINESS
The developers of Ethereum’s second layer, known as Base, have announced that they have reached Stage 1 of decentralization. This event is an important step in building a more open and decentralized on-chain economy. As noted by the platform’s creators, the transition to Stage 1 was made possible by the implementation of new technologies and processes aimed at increasing the transparency and security of the system.
One of the most important achievements was the introduction of permissionless error proofs, as well as an improvement in the contract update process. The system now allows network participants to more actively participate in ensuring its security and verifying its state, eliminating the dependence on a centralized party. This, according to the developers, improves fault tolerance and reduces the risks associated with potential failures.
As part of Base’s decentralization, the development team has implemented a Fault Proofs mechanism that allows any user to make claims about the state of the network. Unauthorized calls have also been opened, allowing any erroneous or fraudulent claims to be challenged within 3.5 days. There is an economic reward for successful challenges.
An additional step towards decentralization has been the creation of a Security Council. This body, consisting of 10 independent participants, will monitor contract updates on the platform. To approve changes, at least 75% of the Council members will need to agree, which ensures that there is no single authority in decision-making.
As the developers explained, these measures are part of a broader plan to implement so-called “base rollups,” which were agreed upon by leading second-layer solutions on Ethereum in early 2025. These measures should help improve network security and reduce its fragmentation.
This approach, proposed by Vitalik Buterin, is an important step towards creating a secure and resilient system for working with applications and assets on the Ethereum platform. It ensures that any changes to the network will go through the system taking into account the opinions of many independent parties, rather than centralized participants.
