Ethereum's ecosystem is buzzing with innovation, and the latest hot topic is the "Based" revolution. If you're into blockchain tech or even just dipping your toes into meme tokens, this could change how you think about scaling and security on the network.

Recently, Gelato Network shared an exciting tweet promoting a livestream hosted by The Rollup. In it, Gelato's co-founder @luis_0x joins a lineup of top builders to break down why Based architecture is the key to making Layer 2 (L2) solutions truly Ethereum-aligned again. The stream, titled "Ethereum Is Based," went live on September 3, 2025, and featured heavy hitters like @tkstanczak from the Ethereum Foundation, @0xSimonJones from Reya, and others from projects like Succinct Labs, RiscZero, EigenLayer, and Puffer Finance.

For those new to the lingo, let's keep it simple. Ethereum, the powerhouse behind countless DeFi apps and meme tokens, has been facing scalability issues—think high gas fees and slow transactions during peak times. That's where Layer 2 solutions come in. L2s are like express lanes built on top of Ethereum's main highway (Layer 1 or L1), processing transactions faster and cheaper while still settling back to the secure Ethereum base.

But not all L2s are created equal. Many current L2s use their own sequencers—centralized components that order transactions—which can lead to fragmentation and drift away from Ethereum's core principles of decentralization. Enter Based rollups, a game-changing approach that outsources sequencing back to Ethereum's L1 validators. This "based sequencing" ensures L2s inherit the liveness, censorship resistance, and economic security of Ethereum itself.

As explained in Justin Drake's foundational post on Ethereum Research, Based rollups let L2s tap into L1's proposer-builder separation (PBS) for ordering blocks. The result? Superpowers like atomic composability across chains, better MEV (miner extractable value) capture for ETH holders, and a more unified ecosystem. No more siloed L2s competing against each other—instead, they collaborate under Ethereum's umbrella.

Why does this matter for meme token enthusiasts? Meme coins like DOGE or newer ones on chains like Base or Arbitrum rely on low-cost environments to go viral. Based architecture could make these L2s even more robust, reducing risks from centralized sequencers and ensuring your trades settle with Ethereum-level security. Imagine launching or trading memes without worrying about chain halts or exploits— that's the promise here.

Gelato Network, as a leading Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider, is at the forefront. They help developers deploy custom chains easily, and their push for Based designs aligns perfectly with this revolution. In the livestream, @luis_0x likely dove into real-world implementations, showing how Gelato's infra supports this shift.

If you missed the live session, check out The Rollup's YouTube channel or Spotify for the recording—it's packed with insights from the builders shaping Ethereum's future.

This Based wave isn't just tech jargon; it's about reclaiming Ethereum's ethos while scaling to onboard the next billion users, including those chasing the next big meme. Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more on how these advancements impact your favorite tokens.