From 9ec53809b60b378b0ce87695e30c7c8c8fd3d63c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: roethke Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 15:37:38 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] update min base fee --- .../network-information/configuration-changelog.mdx | 1 + docs/base-chain/network-information/network-fees.mdx | 4 ++-- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog.mdx b/docs/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog.mdx index 83922cb8c..49295ff66 100644 --- a/docs/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog.mdx +++ b/docs/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog.mdx @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ This page tracks configuration changes to the Base networks, including updates t | Date | Change | Documentation | |------|--------|---------------| +| January 25, 2026 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 2,000,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) | | January 22, 2026 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 1,000,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) | | December 18, 2025 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 500,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) | | December 4, 2025 | Enabled Minimum Base Fee (200,000 wei) | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) | diff --git a/docs/base-chain/network-information/network-fees.mdx b/docs/base-chain/network-information/network-fees.mdx index d5a45da4a..d1ab4f122 100644 --- a/docs/base-chain/network-information/network-fees.mdx +++ b/docs/base-chain/network-information/network-fees.mdx @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ documentation](https://docs.optimism.io/stack/transactions/fees). As part of the [Jovian upgrade], Base introduced a minimum base fee. This feature sets a floor for the L2 base fee, preventing it from dropping to extremely low levels during periods of low network activity. -The minimum base fee for Base Mainnet is 1,000,000 wei (0.001 gwei). This value may be periodically adjusted as we gather data on how it affects the chain. For reference, a minimum base fee of 0.001 gwei results in a cost of approximately 0.06 cents for a typical 200,000 gas transaction at an ETH price of $3000. +The minimum base fee for Base Mainnet is 2,000,000 wei (0.002 gwei). This value may be periodically adjusted as we gather data on how it affects the chain. For reference, a minimum base fee of 0.002 gwei results in a cost of approximately 0.12 cents for a typical 200,000 gas transaction at an ETH price of $3000. ### Benefits @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The minimum base fee for Base Mainnet is 1,000,000 wei (0.001 gwei). This value | Network | Minimum Base Fee | |--------------|------------------| -| Base Mainnet | 1,000,000 wei (0.001 gwei) | +| Base Mainnet | 2,000,000 wei (0.002 gwei) | | Base Sepolia | 200,000 wei (0.0002 gwei) | See the [Configuration Changelog](/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog) for a history of changes to the minimum base fee and other network parameters.