Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks
Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.
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Summary
- Ethereum and Coinbase-backed Base ended efforts to create a shared standard for next-generation crypto wallets after concluding that a compromise would undermine each network’s priorities.
- The split potentially forces cross-network wallets and apps to support both standards.
- Ethereum’s EIP-8141 emphasizes privacy, censorship resistance, security and protection against future quantum threats, while Base’s EIP-8130 favors flexibility for high-volume applications and compliance needs.
