2026-01-19 21:48:14

Over 200 merchants are already operating on the Base network, yet the momentum feels missing. Where's the ecosystem support? Rekt is actively pushing real-world commerce onto the blockchain—isn't that exactly what Base is supposed to foster? The infrastructure is there, but the push needs to match the vision. The gap between on-chain activity and actual backing is worth examining as more projects attempt this kind of mainstream adoption on layer 2s.

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DoomCanister

· 13h ago

200 merchants sound like a lot, but how many are truly active? --- Base's infrastructure is good, but the ecosystem is a bit lacking, support is not enough --- Rekt is doing real work, whereas the Base ecosystem... hmm, silent --- Impressive on paper, but what about actual adoption? That's the real issue --- 完善 infrastructure ≠ ecosystem perfection, Base still has to work harder --- 200 merchants can boast? It depends on actual transaction volume, numbers speak for themselves --- Layer 2 is just like this? It seems much more difficult than expected

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GetRichLeek

· 13h ago

200 merchants listening sounds like a lot, but on-chain data can't be fooled. How many actually have transaction volume? This is a typical pump-and-dump setup by the whales, waiting for the retail investors to take the bait. Base's infrastructure is indeed solid, but the problem is that no one is really using it. The ecosystem support is clearly lacking, I saw this coming a long time ago. Rekt is doing real work, but the reality is that most projects can't escape the curse of "concept > reality." I suffered heavy losses on such L2s last year, a deep lesson haha. Having a solid infrastructure does not equal project success. If this gap widens, Base will eventually be caught in a trap, but I still don't have the courage to buy the dip. This is the real on-chain story. Grand narratives are everywhere, but where is the actual trading depth?

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SigmaValidator

· 13h ago

200 merchants sound like a lot, but how many are truly active? Base still needs projects like Rekt to keep the scene going.

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 13h ago

Is the base ecosystem so cold? Over 200 merchants, still just a numbers game --- Infrastructure is there but no popularity, this is the current state of layer2 --- Rekt is working seriously, is base just sleeping? --- What about ecosystem support? This is just surface-level prosperity --- It's the old routine of perfect infrastructure but reality dragging down --- Where is the mainstream adoption promised? Feels all just superficial --- 200 merchants sound impressive, but what about actual trading volume? No one dares to say --- The gap is so big, base needs to wake up

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TradFiRefugee

· 13h ago

200 merchants sound like a lot, but the buzz around Base's ecosystem is indeed weak, which is a bit awkward.

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GasFeeLover

· 13h ago

ngl base is now just an empty shell, 200 merchants sound like a lot but how genuine is it... Ecosystem support is a joke, infrastructure is just for show. Rekt, these folks are the ones actually working, what about the official base?

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