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The Base ecosystem includes everything built on the Base network, including Base tokens, NFTs, DEXs, DeFi dApps, and other web3 apps.

The Base network is a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum built by Coinbase. It's designed to process transactions significantly faster and cheaper than the Ethereum mainnet.

If you're looking for blockchain data, you can use BaseScan, one of the most popular block explorers for Base.

While participating in the Base ecosystem, you will need wrapped ETH on the Base network to cover the gas fees to fuel your transactions. These fees can vary depending on the type of transaction and how busy the network is.

Here is an introduction to what you can do on Base, from using smart contracts to participating in DeFi.

First of all, what are dApps and web3 apps? They're like any other app, except they're built using blockchain technology like smart contracts. Instead of signing in with a username and password, you connect with a crypto wallet.

All dApps are web3 apps, but not all web3 apps are decentralized, 'web3 app' is the umbrella term used for any app you connect to with a crypto wallet. To learn more, visit: What are dApps and web3 apps?

See how to connect your Exodus wallet to Base web3 apps below:

The web3 browser in Exodus Mobile is only available if you created your wallet before April 22, 2026.
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To learn how to connect to Base web3 apps with the web3 browser, visit: Web3 browser in Exodus Mobile.

The Exodus Web3 Wallet supports connecting to Base web3 apps. You can download the Exodus Web3 Wallet here: Download Exodus.

Exodus Web3 Wallet is a multi-chain browser extension wallet for Chrome and Brave. To learn more, visit: Getting started with Exodus Web3 Wallet.

There are many dApps and web3 apps to explore on the Base network.

You can connect and explore without any funds in your wallet. But if you want to interact with web3 apps, you'll need some wrapped ETH on the Base network to pay transaction fees, also known as gas.

Don't have any ETH on Base? Jump to: How do I buy ETH on Base?

It's important to note that Exodus provides a software interface that allows you to connect to web3. Exodus can't guarantee the safety of any third-party platform, including the web3 apps listed here. Make sure you do your own research, and only connect to web3 apps you trust 100%.

For more information about how to stay safe while exploring the wide world of web3, visit: Safety and security for DeFi and web3.

Aave is a finance web3 app that supports multiple networks and allows users to borrow cryptocurrencies through smart contracts. Depositors earn rewards on crypto they lend to the Aave smart contract. Borrowers can deposit funds into the Aave platform and use it as collateral to take out crypto loans.

Compound Finance is a decentralized lending and borrowing platform that allows users to earn interest on the crypto they lend or take out a loan with crypto as collateral.

Magic Eden is a well-known NFT marketplace where you can collect and trade NFTs. It supports multiple networks, including Base.

You can buy some ETH on the Base network directly with the Buy Crypto feature in your Exodus wallet.

Depending on your region, you may be able to purchase ETH on Base with Exodus. To learn more, visit: How can I buy Bitcoin and crypto?

Exodus supports Base tokens! You can enable supported Base tokens by following the steps in this guide: How do I enable and disable assets in Exodus?

Filter by the Base network in the Assets section of your wallet to see all Base tokens. For full instructions, visit: How do I find an asset by its network?

Base custom tokens are supported in Exodus Mobile, Desktop, and Web3 Wallet.

For instructions on how to add Base custom tokens, visit: How do I add a custom token?