Blockchain Networks

Base is like a faster, cheaper version of Ethereum. It's built by Coinbase and lets you do everything Ethereum can do (like DeFi and earning yield) but with much lower fees and faster transactions. Think of it like taking the highway instead of city streets - same destination, but much quicker and cheaper.

Ethereum is like the foundation of the decentralized internet. It's where most DeFi apps (like Aave, Compound, Uniswap) live. You can earn yield on Ethereum, but transaction fees can be high, especially during busy times.

Polygon is another Layer 2 network that makes Ethereum faster and cheaper. It's like Base but built by a different team. You can use many of the same DeFi apps on Polygon with much lower fees.