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# What Is Base?

Base network reference for Infinite Trading users

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 network optimized for lower-cost, high-throughput transaction execution.

## Why Base matters in this ecosystem

* efficient execution for frequent vault operations
* broad compatibility with EVM wallets and developer tooling
* expanding liquidity and protocol coverage for DeFi products

## Relevance to Infinite Trading products

Base is used for:

* selected auto-compounder vault deployments
* cbEGGS-linked product and liquidity surfaces
* manager and API operations where Base is an enabled network

## Operational checklist

1. Confirm that the selected vault or operation is on Base.
2. Hold ETH for Base gas fees.
3. Verify token contract addresses before approvals.
4. Review bridge route and destination network before transfer.

## Risk and execution notes

* cross-chain transfers introduce bridge and settlement risk
* execution quality depends on route liquidity and market conditions
* transaction costs can vary under network congestion