Base blockchain goes down for over an hour as block production halts

Coinbase's Base blockchain resumed operations after a network outage lasting over an hour disrupted block production. The incident, which lasted approximately two hours, highlighted the inherent vulnerabilities of centralized sequencer models. Consequently, there are urgent calls to shift toward decentralization to enhance the resilience of Layer-2 networks. The outage temporarily halted all network activity before services were restored, emphasizing the need for more robust infrastructure to prevent similar disruptions in the future.