Base Network Recovers from Block Production Issue Ahead of Upgrade
Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network supported by Coinbase, resolved a block production issue that caused an outage lasting over two hours, as reported by Decrypt. The outage coincided with a planned upgrade, and the network has since resumed operations.
Base, an Ethereum layer-2 network developed by Coinbase, experienced a service interruption lasting over two hours due to a problem with block production. The issue began around noon ET and was addressed before a scheduled upgrade. A status update informed users that funds remained secure while the team worked on the situation.
The Base network stated, "Base Mainnet is currently halted while the team works on an issue with block production," via a post on X shortly after the issue surfaced. The team identified that a consensus problem resulted in an invalid block being sequenced, preventing the creation of new blocks. By around 1:00 p.m. ET, block production resumed as applications and infrastructure began to come back online after restarting and syncing their Base nodes.
This recent outage marks the first block production problem on the network's mainnet within the last 90 days, although a partial outage in May resulted in 30 hours of delays for withdrawals. As Base continues with its ongoing Beryl hardfork upgrade, which aims to enhance token standards and reduce withdrawal delays, the ability to address such issues effectively is crucial for the network's reliability.
Blockchain outages, although not common, have affected various networks, disrupting normal activity. A representative from Coinbase did not issue a response to requests for comment on the matter.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by blockchain networks, especially as they scale and implement upgrades. As Base solidifies its position in the Ethereum ecosystem, observers will look for improvements in resilience and operational stability moving forward.
Summary based on original reporting by Logan Hitchcock at Decrypt, originally published Jun 25, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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