Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Base experienced a 33-minute block production halt after switching to a faulty backup sequencer. The incident began at 6:07 am UTC and was resolved by 6:40 am UTC, with additional time taken to ensure no chain reorganization was needed. Base is working to decentralize its sequencers to avoid future failures.

Base’s reliance on centralized sequencers led to the outage, highlighting the network’s vulnerability. With over $4.1 billion locked in, Base plans to update infrastructure to prevent similar incidents. The only other major outage occurred shortly after launch, lasting 43 minutes. Base aims to improve network resilience moving forward.

Base’s head of engineering stressed the importance of chain uptime and network reliability. The team’s quick response to the outage was commendable, with plans to strengthen systems for the future. Some viewed the downtime as bullish, indicating the network’s significance in the crypto space.

Despite the outage, Base and Solana remain popular blockchains for retail users, boasting high active address counts. Solana is the second-largest chain by TVL at $9.6 billion, while Base ranks sixth. Both networks have faced challenges, but their user engagement remains strong in the DeFi space.

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