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Expand Up @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ This page tracks configuration changes to the Base networks, including updates t

| Date | Change | Documentation |
|------|--------|---------------|
| February 4, 2026 | Increased EIP-1559 Denominator to 125 | [EIP-1559 Fee Parameters](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#eip-1559-fee-parameters) |
| February 2, 2026 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 2,000,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) |
| January 22, 2026 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 1,000,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) |
| December 18, 2025 | Increased Minimum Base Fee to 500,000 wei | [Minimum Base Fee](/base-chain/network-information/network-fees#minimum-base-fee) |
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As part of the [Jovian upgrade], Base introduced a minimum base fee. This feature sets a floor for the L2 base fee, preventing it from dropping to extremely low levels during periods of low network activity.

The minimum base fee for Base Mainnet is 2,000,000 wei (0.002 gwei). This value may be periodically adjusted as we gather data on how it affects the chain. For reference, a minimum base fee of 0.002 gwei results in a cost of approximately $0.001 for a typical 200,000 gas transaction at an ETH price of $2500.
The minimum base fee for Base Mainnet is 2,000,000 wei (0.002 gwei). This value may be periodically adjusted as we gather data on how it affects the chain. For reference, a minimum base fee of 0.002 gwei results in a cost of approximately \$0.001 for a typical 200,000 gas transaction at an ETH price of \$2500.

### Benefits

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See the [Configuration Changelog](/base-chain/network-information/configuration-changelog) for a history of changes to the minimum base fee and other network parameters.

## EIP-1559 Fee Parameters

Base uses the OP Stack's implementation of EIP-1559, which controls how the L2 base fee adjusts in response to network demand. Two key parameters govern this behavior:

### Elasticity Multiplier

The **Elasticity Multiplier** determines the maximum gas capacity of a block relative to the target gas usage. With an elasticity of 6, blocks can contain up to 6× the target gas, allowing the network to absorb sudden demand spikes.

### Base Fee Change Denominator

The **Base Fee Change Denominator** controls how quickly the base fee adjusts. A larger denominator means slower, more gradual fee changes. With a denominator of 125, the base fee changes more smoothly compared to lower values.

### Maximum Rate of Change

The maximum rate of base fee change per block is calculated as:

**Max increase per block = (Elasticity - 1) / Denominator**

With the current parameters (Elasticity = 6, Denominator = 125):
- Maximum increase per block: (6 - 1) / 125 = **4%**
- Minimum time to double the base fee: 18 blocks × 2 seconds = **36 seconds**

This gradual adjustment helps prevent extreme fee volatility during traffic spikes while still allowing the network to respond to sustained demand.

### Current Configuration

| Network | Elasticity | Denominator | Max Change/Block |
|--------------|------------|-------------|------------------|
| Base Mainnet | 6 | 125 | 4% |
| Base Sepolia | 6 | 50 | 10% |

[Jovian upgrade]: https://docs.optimism.io/notices/upgrade-17
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1. A modern multi-core CPU with good single-core performance.
2. At least 32 GB RAM (64 GB recommended).
3. A locally attached NVMe SSD drive. RAID 0 configurations can improve performance.
4. Sufficient storage capacity calculated as:
4. Sufficient storage capacity calculated as:

```
(2 \* [current chain size](https://base.org/stats) + [snapshot size](https://basechaindata.vercel.app) + 20% buffer)
(2 × [current chain size] + [snapshot size] + 20% buffer)
```

This accounts for chain data growth and snapshot restoration space.
This accounts for chain data growth and snapshot restoration space. Refer to [Base Stats](https://base.org/stats) for current chain size and [Base Chain Data](https://basechaindata.vercel.app) for snapshot size.

<Note>
If utilizing Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), io2 Block Express volumes are recommended to ensure sufficient disk read speeds, preventing latency issues during initial sync. However, **locally attached NVMe SSDs are strongly recommended over networked storage for optimal performance.**
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