According to @jessepollak on Twitter, the Base network is set to launch a major upgrade that promises transaction speeds up to 10 times faster. This significant infrastructure improvement is expected to enhance user experience for DeFi trading, NFT minting, and on-chain applications, potentially increasing trading volumes and reducing latency for traders. The faster performance could make Base more competitive with other Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, drawing more liquidity and activity to its ecosystem (source: @jessepollak, Twitter, May 12, 2025).