Coinbase Base to launch Beryl upgrade with B20 token standard June 25

Coinbase’s Base L2 plans June 25 Beryl upgrade

Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer‑2 network, is set to launch the Beryl mainnet upgrade on June 25, introducing the B20 token standard aimed at cheaper and more efficient token creation.

The update targets three key issues — lowering token issuance costs, cutting state storage overhead, and reducing L2 gas usage.

B20 is built specifically for Layer‑2, making Base more attractive for app developers, meme‑coin launches, gaming projects, and DeFi protocols. Lower costs could boost network activity, but adoption will depend on developers integrating B20 after release.

Base’s growth has been driven by low fees and Coinbase’s user reach. This upgrade gives it a competitive edge in the Ethereum scaling race, where networks vie on tools, liquidity, wallet UX, and token ecosystems.

Traders are watching for momentum opportunities. A more efficient token standard can trigger new project launches and protocol experiments, broadening the network’s utility.

The bigger picture — US crypto markets now react to infrastructure shifts as much as price moves. Changes that improve access and reduce friction can influence liquidity and sentiment over time.

Next checkpoint: whether the June 25 target holds and real adoption of B20 follows.

Source: BuildOnBase announcement