According to @jessepollak, Base wins when apps on Base win, underscoring that network performance is tied to application traction on the chain (source: X post by @jessepollak, Nov 22, 2025). For traders, this frames app-level growth as a primary driver of Base ecosystem demand and liquidity conditions (source: X post by @jessepollak, Nov 22, 2025). Key metrics to monitor include TVL, daily active addresses, transaction throughput, DEX volume and liquidity, and gas usage on Base to gauge user and capital inflows (source: L2Beat methodology on L2 tracking; DefiLlama TVL and DEX analytics). Tracking new app launches and usage cohorts via Base’s official ecosystem resources can provide early signals for liquidity rotation and fee growth on the network (source: Base docs and ecosystem pages).