# Base

## Definition

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 network built with the OP Stack and designed to execute EVM-compatible transactions while settling to Ethereum.

## What it means in practice

Base has its own chain state and fees; using the same 0x account address does not merge Base balances with Ethereum mainnet balances.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Base is one of the built-in real networks supported by Terenval Wallet.

**Important:** Confirm that the recipient or dApp expects Base before signing or bridging assets.

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## Related terms

- [Optimistic rollup](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/optimistic-rollup/)
- [Optimism](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/optimism/)
- [Rollup](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/rollup/)
- [Blockchain bridge](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/bridge/)
- [Ethereum](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/ethereum/)
- [WalletConnect](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/walletconnect/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [Ethereum Layer 2 Networks and Gas Fees](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/ethereum-layer-2-networks-and-gas-fees/)
- [Can One Crypto Wallet Manage Multiple Blockchains?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/can-one-crypto-wallet-manage-multiple-blockchains/)
- [How Does a Multi-Chain Crypto Wallet Keep Networks Separate?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-multi-chain-wallets-keep-networks-separate/)

## Sources

- https://ethereum.org/en/layer-2/
- https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/base/