Base network launched Azul update: finalization in 50 milliseconds

The Base network, a Layer 2 solution from the Coinbase exchange, has successfully activated a large-scale Azul update. The upgrade introduced technology for parallel execution of transactions, which made it possible to radically reduce the time required to confirm transactions. Now the latency is only 50 milliseconds, which makes Base the leader among EVM-compatible networks in terms of speed.

Technological breakthrough: Parallel execution

The main innovation of Azul was the transition from sequential to parallel transaction processing. Traditional EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) networks process operations one after another, which creates a bottleneck under high load. Parallel execution technology allows independent transactions to be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing throughput and reducing latency.

Before the Azul update, the average confirmation time in Base was about 2 seconds. Reducing this to 50 milliseconds makes interaction with the blockchain almost instantaneous for the end user.

Direct call Solana and HFT sector

With the activation of Azul, the Base network officially enters into direct competition with Solana in speed-critical sectors: high-frequency trading (HFT), gaming dApps and decentralized social networks.

Analysts note that the high speed of finalization, combined with the security of Ethereum (which Base inherits as L2), makes the network extremely attractive to institutional players and developers of complex financial instruments. Base can now offer an experience comparable to centralized exchanges while maintaining all the benefits of decentralization.

Ecosystem reaction and quotes

The Base ecosystem responded to the update with an increase in activity. Gaming protocol developers have already announced plans to integrate new Azul features to create more dynamic gameplay.

Against the backdrop of the news, tokens of projects closely related to the Base infrastructure and the Coinbase ecosystem showed moderately positive dynamics. Investors view Azul as a long-term foundation for the growth of the TVL (Total Value Locked) network, which is already very close to the performance of leading L2 solutions.

What’s next

The Base team says Azul is just part of a long-term scaling strategy. In the coming months, we plan to further optimize the cost of data storage (DA) and integrate additional tools for developers using parallel computing.

Time will tell whether Base will become the Solana killer in the fast transaction segment, but today’s upgrade definitely sets a new performance standard for the entire Layer 2 industry.