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In a recent discussion, Solana’s co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, raised questions about the vitality of the Ethereum ecosystem without the contributions from Base, a Layer 2 solution. This query comes amidst observing the metrics of growth shown by Base, particularly in user activities and transaction volumes. Rapid Growth In Base Layer 2 Solutions Base has seen an exceptional increase in key activity metrics such as Active Addresses, Transaction Count, and Throughput, all achieving new peaks recently. This growth trajectory is also mirrored in its Stablecoin Market Cap and Total Value Locked (TVL), which are reported at all-time highs.  Base Layer 2 integration with Coinbase’s existing large user base is seen as a significant factor driving its demand and subsequent rise in these metrics. Additionally, the surge in Base’s activity is attributed partly to the popularity of meme coins within its ecosystem, notably MOG and BRETT. These coins have ascended into the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap and are nearing their peaks.  According to DefiLlama reports, Aerodrome Finance has played a significant role in the surge of Base’s Total Value Locked (TVL), with memecoin trading as a key driver. The platform has contributed to $1.36 billion TVL on Base Layer 2, making it a substantial force behind the rapid growth.  Following the impressive performance by Base Layer 2, Anatoly Yakovenko commented, “So basically without Base, Ethereum ecosystem would be dead in the water right now.” However, on-chain economist Lily Liu highlights a potential issue with how the visualization groups active addresses, suggesting it could be misleading. According to Liu, Solana reports significantly higher monthly active addresses, about 100 million, more than four times the 22 million reported by Base. This substantial difference shows that the grouping used in the visualization is not an accurate representation of the ecosystem’s activity levels. Liu…

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