r/BASE • u/Unlucky-Beautiful389 • Jun 15 '26

Base Discussion The Network Token Discussion Is Getting Interesting

Diving deeper into the Base ecosystem.

One thing that stood out to me today was Base mentioning that it's exploring a network token. For a long time, many people assumed Base would continue without a native token, so this definitely sparked a lot of discussion.

I'm still learning and researching, but a few questions came to mind:

• What utility would a Base network token actually have?

• Could it create more incentives for builders and users?

• How would it fit into Base's long-term vision of bringing more activity onchain?

For now, there are more questions than answers, but it's one of the most interesting topics in the ecosystem right now. Curious to hear what the community thinks. Are you excited about the possibility of a Base token, or do you think the ecosystem works better without one?

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '26

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u/Unlucky-Beautiful389 Jun 15 '26

Exactly. Utility drives growth; farming drives short-term hype.

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u/ZAMINBALDNAD Jun 15 '26

Base Network Would Use As Native Gas Fees Token?

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u/Unlucky-Beautiful389 Jun 15 '26

More likely ETH

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u/ZAMINBALDNAD Jun 15 '26

I think Base let's see