Stop obsessing over whether BNB Chain or Base can outcompete each other; the fundamental mistake is thinking along these lines.

Crypto users are not a monolithic group. Users in emerging markets have very straightforward needs—low cost, fast and efficient transactions, rich application ecosystems. BNB Chain is built precisely to meet these demands. In contrast, developers and users in Europe and America place higher importance on compliance, developer experience, and cultural adaptation. Base’s design philosophy aligns well with these points. These two sets of needs are unlikely to disappear in the short term, and debating who will replace whom is a false proposition.

The real trend lies elsewhere. Iterations in infrastructure such as wallets, cross-chain interoperability, and account abstraction are the key—once these technologies mature, the gap in user experience will be bridged. By then, users won’t be confined to a single chain but will switch flexibly between different ecosystems based on their needs.

From another perspective, BNB Chain and Base are not really competitors; rather, they are two roles within the same ecosystem. One is responsible for expanding market size and lowering participation barriers, enabling more people to access Web3; the other focuses on refining product quality and enhancing system maturity. One explores new territories, the other operates with precision. This combination can actually drive the entire crypto ecosystem forward.

Especially the chain backed by a leading exchange, with its large user base and numerous applications, has a natural advantage in attracting new users. But this isn’t about suppressing competitors; it’s about each advancing on their own track.