Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) network Base, incubated by Coinbase, has unveiled its product roadmap for the second quarter (Q2) 2025.

It indicates a bold slate of performance upgrades, enhanced privacy features, and broader support for developers.

Base Q2 Roadmap: Speed, Privacy, and Builder Adoption

In a detailed post on X (Twitter), Base’s development team outlined key objectives for the quarter. The roadmap reaffirms Base’s commitment to building in the open. It also lays the groundwork for scaling its role as a core pillar of the on-chain economy.

The plan to achieve 200ms effective block times on the mainnet is among the most eye-catching. The move could dramatically increase throughput and improve user experience.

Additionally, Base aims to scale blockspace from 30 to 50 Mgas/s and reach “Stage 1 decentralization.” Notably, they are key milestones in both performance and network security.

Privacy is also a central focus. Base is working to implement privacy-preserving on-chain account verification. This initiative reflects the growing importance of identity and privacy in a blockchain environment where transparency and pseudonymity often clash.

Beyond scaling and privacy, the roadmap details efforts to enhance its developer toolkit, notably expanding usage of the Base MCP (Modular Crypto Platform) tooling. This includes increasing weekly active apps built on OnchainKit and MiniKit and launching new Base Appchains on the mainnet.

The Base MCP tooling is part of a broader push to enable developers to go from “Idea to App, App to Business,” as described by the team. However, it is worth noting that MCP protocols have come under scrutiny recently due to a critical security flaw, raising concerns about their current implementations.

BeInCrypto recently reported on vulnerabilities that, if left unpatched, could expose user data or funds. This suggests that Base’s teams must prioritize security alongside growth.

“This risk comes from using a ‘poisoned’ MCP. Hackers could trick Base-MCP into sending your crypto to them instead of where you intended. If this happens, you might not notice,” Superoo7, head of Data and AI at Chromia, highlighted.

Base’s community-centric ethos is evident in its continued support for builder programs like Base Batches, Buildathons, and the Builder Rewards initiative. The team emphasized that these initiatives will support developers technically and economically, creating viable paths to earning a living by building on-chain.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong also weighed in, endorsing the roadmap with a simple but affirming statement. This highlights Coinbase’s continued backing of the Layer-2 solution, which has become a standout in the ecosystem.

Base Blockchain Leads Net Flows Across DeFi Bridges

Base has emerged as a top performer in 2025, leading the market in net flow over the past three months. On total inflow metrics, data on Artemis Terminal shows it is second, after Ethereum (ETH). This traction reflects growing user confidence and adoption across DeFi, gaming, and NFT verticals.

Still, the network has not been immune to controversy. Only hours ago, Base faced backlash after a meme coin, allegedly promoted by insiders, triggered a trading frenzy and abrupt collapse. As BeInCrypto reported, this raised accusations of a pump-and-dump scheme.

While Base distanced itself from the coin in question, the incident raises concerns about transparency and ethical boundaries on the platform.

“This wasn’t a meme coin. This wasn’t a token launch. Base didn’t drop a coin to pump bags or flip the market. This was a content coin — and that distinction matters,” Base developer Charis posted on X.

As Base moves into Q2, it stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, it is armed with performance upgrades and developer momentum. On the other hand, it faces heightened scrutiny.

If successful, its roadmap could further cement Base’s place as a foundation of the next-generation internet. However, the pressure to balance innovation, security, and trust has never increased.