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Base Protocol is a decentralised financial application built on the Ethereum blockchain. It is designed to maintain a stable value for its native currency through an algorithmic approach, pegged to the total market capitalisation of all cryptocurrencies at a ratio of 1:1 trillion. The protocol integrates a Chainlink oracle and offers a single token for traders to speculate on the entire crypto market.
Base Protocol functions by using an elastic supply mechanism to achieve a target price equilibrium. The number of tokens in circulation can automatically expand or contract to maintain the peg to the overall cryptocurrency market cap. This process, known as rebasing, is supported by Ethereum smart contracts, which are self-executing and enforce the terms coded within them. The protocol benefits from Ethereum’s consensus mechanism, leveraging its transition to Proof of Stake (PoS) with Ethereum 2.0.
Potential use cases for Base Protocol include speculative investments on the entire crypto market, serving as a stable store of value and a means of exchange. In decentralised finance (DeFi), it can also be utilised as a hedging instrument, as a lending vehicle, and as a base pair for trading. Additionally, it acts as a price reference across all cryptocurrencies, offering insights for traders to evaluate market performance.
Base Protocol was founded by Nick Ravanbakhsh and Dylan Senter. It is positioned to provide a decentralised financial ecosystem by harnessing the Ethereum blockchain. Over time, it has become part of the broader Coinbase vision to develop an equitable and trust-based financial system, transitioning from a corporate-centric to a community-driven model. Although closely tied to initiatives like the Base Network, the token maintains its distinct identity within the crypto ecosystem.