Base and SKALE Join Forces on New L3 Network Targeting AI Agent Infrastructure

The AI agent ecosystem just got a significant infrastructure upgrade. SKALE, a Layer 1 blockchain platform, has officially partnered with Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network, to create “SKALE on Base”—a dedicated Ethereum Layer 3 network specifically engineered for AI agent operations. The announcement, confirmed on November 26th, marks a strategic pivot in blockchain scaling solutions.

Why AI Agents Need SKALE on Base

The collaboration addresses a critical challenge for intelligent agents operating on-chain: resource efficiency. AI applications demand higher-quality block space to execute complex operations reliably. By combining SKALE’s scalability infrastructure with Base’s established liquidity and user base, the new L3 network creates an optimal environment for AI workloads.

The partnership particularly benefits projects like x402, Coinbase’s payment protocol designed for AI interactions. These applications require stable, efficient execution environments that traditional blockchain infrastructure struggles to provide.

What SKALE’s Technology Brings to the Table

The core innovation centers on SKALE Expand, a multi-chain deployment mechanism that lets developers deploy the SKALE Manager (the fundamental smart contract enabling SKALE chains) onto any EVM-compatible blockchain. This approach delivers three critical advantages:

• Gas-free transactions: Users avoid traditional transaction fees entirely
• Instant finality: Deterministic block production eliminates confirmation delays
• Enhanced privacy: Built-in privacy protections safeguard sensitive data

The User Experience Revolution

What makes SKALE on Base particularly attractive is its credit-based system for computing resources. Rather than juggling gas fees and token economics, AI agents and end-users can pre-purchase credits using USDC or SKL tokens. This abstraction layer simplifies on-chain interaction significantly.

Broader Implications for Multi-Chain Future

This launch represents the inaugural deployment of SKALE Expand’s broader multi-chain initiative. The strategy aims to position SKALE as “an AI agent layer” capable of operating across multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks while preserving user positions and liquidity on their preferred chains.

This approach acknowledges a fundamental reality: users won’t abandon their chosen ecosystems simply for better technology. By bringing SKALE’s infrastructure to where users already operate—whether on Base, Ethereum, or other chains—the partnership creates genuine optionality without forcing ecosystem migration.