According to the source, users are reporting that MetaMask is showing zero balances and the Base network is experiencing performance issues as AWS disruptions persist (source: user-provided X post dated Oct 20, 2025). For traders, this environment increases the risk of wallet UI discrepancies and failed transactions on ETH and Base dApps, so consider delaying swaps, confirming balances and transaction history directly on-chain via explorers, and using conservative slippage until stability is confirmed (source: user-provided X post dated Oct 20, 2025).