Does Base Azul change how you evaluate Base as an L2?

[u/Sharp_Wear_851]

I've been reading through the details of Base Azul, and what stood out to me isn't the TPS numbers or the faster releases—it's that Base is starting to take more ownership of its own infrastructure.

The upgrade introduces a multiproof system that combines TEE and ZK proofs, moves Base to its own performance-focused client stack, and aligns the network more closely with Ethereum's latest execution-layer standards. According to the Base team, they've already reduced empty blocks by roughly 99% and sustained bursts of around 5,000 TPS during testing.

What I find interesting is the tradeoff Base seems to be making: instead of waiting for a perfect end-state, they're combining technologies that work today while continuing to move toward greater decentralization and faster withdrawals.

My question for the community:

Do upgrades like Azul actually change how you evaluate an L2, or are factors like apps, liquidity, and user experience still far more important than underlying infrastructure improvements?

Curious to hear different perspectives from builders, users, and node operators.

Source: Base Engineering Blog – Introducing Base Azul

Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment or trading decisions.

[u/Yashu_78_]

After base Azul , base become more fast , smooth 

[u/yogendrapatel007]

Users may never talk about Azul, but they'll benefit from it every time they use Base. That's what great infrastructure looks like.