BaseSwap is a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Base blockchain, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution developed by Coinbase. It offers users a seamless platform to trade tokens, provide liquidity, and participate in yield farming with significantly reduced gas fees compared to Ethereum mainnet.
As part of the growing Base ecosystem, BaseSwap leverages the security of Ethereum while providing faster transactions and lower costs, making DeFi accessible to a wider audience.
Instantly swap between hundreds of tokens on the Base network with minimal slippage and competitive rates.
Provide liquidity to earn trading fees and participate in the growth of the Base ecosystem.
Stake your LP tokens to earn additional rewards through BaseSwap's innovative farming programs.
Benefit from Base's L2 technology with transaction fees that are a fraction of Ethereum mainnet costs.
To begin using BaseSwap, you'll need to connect a compatible Web3 wallet like MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, or WalletConnect. Ensure your wallet is configured for the Base network.
If Base isn't already in your wallet networks, you can add it manually with the following details:
To trade on BaseSwap, you'll need assets on the Base network. You can bridge ETH and other tokens from Ethereum mainnet using the official Base Bridge or third-party bridges.
BaseSwap is a decentralized exchange on the Base blockchain that uses automated market maker (AMM) technology. Users can trade tokens directly from their wallets, provide liquidity to earn fees, and stake LP tokens in farms for additional rewards.
Click the "Connect Wallet" button on the BaseSwap interface and select your preferred wallet. Make sure your wallet is set to the Base network. If Base isn't available, you'll need to add it manually using the network details provided in our documentation.
BaseSwap charges a 0.25% fee on trades, which is distributed to liquidity providers. Additionally, you'll pay Base network gas fees for transactions, which are significantly lower than Ethereum mainnet fees.
Navigate to the "Liquidity" section, select the token pair you want to provide, enter equal values of both tokens, and approve the transaction. You'll receive LP tokens representing your share of the pool.
BaseSwap has undergone security audits and operates on the secure Base blockchain. However, as with any DeFi protocol, there are inherent risks including smart contract vulnerabilities and impermanent loss for liquidity providers.
BaseSwap supports all Base-standard tokens. This includes ETH, USDbC (USD Coin on Base), and hundreds of other tokens in the growing Base ecosystem. New tokens are regularly added based on community demand.