Last month, Coinbase did a testnet launch of Base, a Ethereum layer 2 network built using Optimism’s open-source developer toolkit OP Stack. For Coinbase, known for its cryptocurrency trading and investing platform, the new chain has the potential to attract millions of new users in the coming months. MetricsDAO

Within the space of six months two major financial institutions failed. FTX, one of the biggest and most prominent crypto exchanges, imploded and filed for bankruptcy in November, 2022, sending shockwaves throughout the crypto world. Bitcoin fell 22 percent after the news spread. For those who thought the world of