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Base Achieves 'Stage 1' in Ethereum Rollup Decentralization
The milestone in Vitalik's decentralization framework means Base has integrated fault proofs and has added a sufficiently decentralized security council.
Apr 29, 2025
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Base advances to 'stage 1' rollup decentralization, introducing fault proofs and decentralized governance.
What’s the Scoop?
- Vitalik’s Rollup Model: Base achieves 'stage 1' in Vitalik Buterin’s decentralization framework, reducing centralized dependencies.
- Fault Proofs Enabled: Permissionless fault proofs allow users to challenge invalid transactions, improving security and transparency.
- Security Council Introduced: A decentralized security council of 10 members oversees network upgrades, requiring 75% consensus for changes.
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