About BASED Chicago

Building the future of Ethereum in the Windy City through community, innovation, and collaboration on BASE

What is BASE?

BASE is Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, designed to bring the next billion users onchain with security, scalability, and developer-friendly tools.

Secure by Design

Built on Ethereum with the security and stability you expect from Coinbase, one of the most trusted names in crypto.

Low-Cost Transactions

Enjoy Ethereum's security with significantly lower transaction costs, making your dApps accessible to more users.

Builder-Friendly

Easy-to-use tools, comprehensive documentation, and a growing ecosystem to help you build and scale your applications.

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Why Chicago?

Chicago has always been a city of builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. From the trading floors of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to the tech startups of River North, the Windy City breeds people who aren't afraid to tackle big challenges.

Thriving Tech Ecosystem

Home to major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Meta, plus innovative startups and world-class universities like Northwestern and University of Chicago.

Builder Mentality

Chicago developers are known for their pragmatic approach, focus on real-world solutions, and collaborative spirit that makes things happen.

Innovation Heritage

From the world's first skyscraper to modern fintech innovations, Chicago has a long history of pioneering new technologies and business models.

Strong Community

A tight-knit community of developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who support each other and collaborate on ambitious projects.

Our Vision

BASED Chicago exists to connect, support, and showcase the incredible work being done by Chicago's blockchain developers and entrepreneurs building on BASE.