Swap on Base
EVM network · Native coin ETHBase is Coinbase's Ethereum L2 built on the OP Stack. It has grown into one of the most active chains for new tokens and consumer apps. Swap ETH, USDC and Base-native assets at low cost, or bridge in and out from any other supported chain.
How to swap crypto on Base
- 1 Open the swap widget and pick the asset you pay with on Base — or set Base as the destination to receive ETH or another Base asset.
- 2 Connect a compatible wallet: MetaMask, OKX, Trust Wallet, TokenPocket, Bitget, imToken.
- 3 Review the quoted route — estimated output, minimum received and slippage — then confirm the transaction in your wallet.
- 4 Track progress on the My transactions page until the funds land at the destination.
Base network facts
- Network type
- EVM network
- Chain ID
- 8453
- Native coin (gas)
- ETH
- Routing
- LI.FI DEX & bridge aggregation
- Wallets
- MetaMask, OKX, Trust Wallet, TokenPocket, Bitget, imToken
- Custody
- Non-custodial — settles from your wallet
Base swap FAQ
How do I swap crypto on Base?+
Open the swap widget, pick the Base asset you pay with (or receive), connect your wallet and confirm. SwitchFi compares DEX and bridge routes and settles the swap straight from your wallet — non-custodial, no account needed.
What is the price of ETH, the native coin of Base?+
ETH is trading at the live price shown above. Prices on this page are cached server-side from live market data and refresh continuously.
Can I move assets between Base and other blockchains?+
Yes. SwitchFi routes cross-chain: pay with an asset on Base and receive on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Optimism, Tron, Solana or Sui (and other EVM chains) in a single flow.
Which tokens can I trade on Base?+
SwitchFi lists the major assets tracked on this page on Base — from the native ETH to stablecoins and major tokens. Any asset routable by the underlying DEXs and bridges can be swapped or exchanged.
What do I pay transaction fees in on Base?+
Network fees (gas) on Base are paid in its native coin, ETH. Keep a small ETH balance in your wallet to cover them; SwitchFi shows the full quoted route before you sign, and your wallet shows the exact fee.
Which wallets work with Base?+
MetaMask, OKX, Trust Wallet, TokenPocket, Bitget, imToken and other wallets exposing the standard provider interface. On mobile, open switchfi.app inside the wallet's built-in dapp browser; on desktop, use the browser extension.
Other networks
Compare prices across the market on the full coin list, or browse all supported networks. Every swap is routed for the best rate and settles straight from your own wallet — no custody, no account, no sign-up.
Prices by CoinGecko, cached server-side. Chain metadata is sourced live from the routing layer.