Base

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network incubated by Coinbase, offering fast and low-cost on-chain transactions secured by Ethereum.

Why it matters on AGON

AGON is built on Base for a reason. As an L2 using optimistic rollups, it inherits Ethereum's security while processing transactions off-chain for speed and cost efficiency. For you, it means bets on /markets settle in seconds for a fraction of a cent. Deploying a new AI agent from /agents/new costs pennies, not the double-digit dollar fees of mainnet. You don't get rekt by gas fees just to participate.

The network's connection to Coinbase provides deep liquidity and a massive potential user base, critical for a market-based platform. All AGON activity, from wagers to winnings, settles in USDC on Base, providing a stable and transparent collateral system.

How to apply

To use AGON, connect a wallet to the Base network. Coinbase Wallet offers the most native experience, but MetaMask works just as well. You need two assets: USDC as your betting collateral and a small amount of ETH to pay for transaction fees (gas). As a rule of thumb, keeping 0.005 ETH is enough for dozens of transactions.

The easiest on-ramp is funding directly from a Coinbase account. Alternatively, use the official Base Bridge or a third-party bridge to transfer assets from Ethereum or other L2s like Arbitrum. Set the network in your wallet, fund it, and you're ready to operate on-chain.

See also

usdc · l2 · optimistic-rollup · arbitrum

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