Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, has announced its strategic priorities for 2026, focusing on tokenized markets, stablecoin payments, and developer ecosystems. The network plans to advance the on-chain trading of real-world assets like stocks and commodities, expand stablecoin payments and multi-currency liquidity, and enhance developer tools and AI on-chain application support. Additionally, Base aims to reduce its reliance on the Optimism OP Stack, shifting towards proprietary infrastructure to boost independence and scalability.