Ethereum, Base give up on common wallet standard after months of talks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk
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What happened

Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.

Key facts

  • Ethereum is moving ahead with EIP-8141 while Coinbase-backed Base backs EIP-8130, leaving wallets and apps that span both networks facing different transaction systems.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:07:59 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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