Base has intensified the promotion of so-called creator coins—tokens linked to creators, posts, or content—and heavily relies on the NFT marketplace Zora in this process. This strategy has generated notable onchain activity: according to onchain data, daily token mints on Base during a certain period exceeded those on Solana. At the same time, criticism has grown within the community as several developers claimed the platform's marketing and social support has become selective.
What Are Creator Coins and Their Connection to Base?
Creator coins are tokens associated with specific creators or materials that can serve as a source of income for creators and a means of engaging with their audience. On Base, this model has been promoted in conjunction with Zora: the marketplace has become central to the creator coin ecosystem and the primary platform for issuing and trading such tokens. This model has pros and cons: it opens new onchain revenue streams for creators and attracts cultural communities, but simultaneously concentrates attention and resources around a limited set of initiatives.
Developer Criticism of Base
Some community builders claim that Base favors projects linked to Zora at the expense of other initiatives that previously contributed to the chain's growth and liquidity. Jacek, head of the degen ecosystem on Base, publicly expressed disappointment that the platform’s official channels and marketing do not acknowledge launches outside the "preferred" agenda. He also noted that when degen moved to Solana, the project received swift support from Solana’s official account on X and from Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius.
Comparison with Other Blockchains
Some developers highlight supportive initiatives in other networks such as Solana and Sui, viewing them as alternatives if relations with Base deteriorate. These movements reflect the risk of concentrating attention on a single partner ecosystem and demonstrate why projects seek backup platforms for development. For more on the alternative chains market and altcoins, see the article Altcoins 2025, which discusses reasons for interest in various networks.
Base’s Outlook Amid Current Events
From an activity standpoint, the network remains operational: according to Basescan, average daily transactions exceed ten million, indicating high load and user participation. However, ongoing dissatisfaction among some builders could lead to project migration to other networks if the platform does not adjust its approach to supporting diverse communities. These potential developments warrant attention, but in the short term, the network’s technical activity remains strong.
Why This Matters
For miners with any number of devices, the impact may be indirect but real: if projects start leaving Base, it could reduce activity and liquidity of tokens and services tied to this network. Meanwhile, current transaction metrics show the network remains busy and utilized, sustaining demand for throughput and fees. Additionally, marketing behavior and official channels influence the application ecosystem, which affects network load and user activity.
What to Do?
Miners and farm operators in Russia with 1–1000 devices should focus on three practical steps. First, monitor activity and transaction profiles on your node or pool—sharp changes in volume or operation types may signal project migration. Second, diversify risks: maintain the ability to switch either to other chains or different load types within Base to avoid dependence on a single activity type. Third, follow official project channels and participate in local communities—this helps detect support changes early and respond accordingly.
If legal or economic stability of issued tokens is important to you, it’s also useful to review discussions on token holder rights and related disputes that affect long-term market participant expectations, for example in the article Token Holder Rights. Finally, when monitoring situations around major players and services, pay attention to ecosystem news, including materials about key companies and their strategies, such as Coinbase News.