Coinbase’s Base rolls out Cobalt upgrade on mainnet

Coinbase layer-2 network Base has deployed its Cobalt upgrade to mainnet, according to Techub, citing Crypto Briefing. The upgrade is designed to increase transaction flexibility and automate the upgrade process, with the stated aim of simplifying future network development and reducing operational disruptions. Techub described Cobalt as a major engineering improvement for the Base network. Its core focus is to strengthen transaction processing capabilities while adding more automation to network upgrades. The reported goal is to give both developers and users a more stable and efficient experience on the network. The rollout was presented as part of Base’s broader effort to keep refining its underlying infrastructure. No additional technical details, deployment metrics, or timeline beyond the mainnet launch were disclosed in the brief.