Base led Ethereum’s layer-2 networks in fee generation on January 14, earning about $147,000 in daily revenue and capturing nearly 70% of total L2 fees. This put it far ahead of rivals like Arbitrum and Starknet, while most other L2s struggled to generate even $5,000 in fees, highlighting a strong concentration of activity on Base.

The data sparked debate after comparisons with Polygon, which recorded slightly higher daily fees when measured across its broader ecosystem. However, the distinction matters because Polygon’s figures include more than just Ethereum L2 activity. Despite not being the highest-earning chain overall, Base remains one of the top Ethereum-aligned networks.

Base’s strong performance coincides with Coinbase expanding consumer-facing products on the network, including its tokenized “Everything app,” which integrates social content, trading, and payments. While no direct link has been confirmed, these developments help explain why Base continues to attract more on-chain activity than most other L2s.