Base Leads Ethereum L2 Fees with $147K Daily Revenue on January 14
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Revenue Leadership: On January 14, Base generated approximately $147,000 in daily revenue according to CryptoRank.io, significantly outperforming Arbitrum's $39,000 and Starknet's $9,000, showcasing Base's strong position in the Ethereum L2 landscape.
- Market Share Expansion: Base's share of total Ethereum L2 revenue approached 70%, while all other L2s combined earned just over $15,000, indicating an increasingly dominant role for Base among Ethereum scaling solutions.
- Ecosystem Growth: The recent launch of Coinbase's 'Everything app,' which integrates social content, trading, and payments, has likely contributed to increased user engagement and on-chain activity for Base, although Coinbase has not directly linked the app to daily revenue figures.
- Industry Debate Surge: The comparison of Base's revenue with Polygon's $155,000 on the same day sparked discussions on social media, raising questions about Polygon's classification as an L2, reflecting the industry's complex views on various scaling solutions.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.







