Coinbase Global: Users may experience latency or degraded Bitcoin transactions on Base app and wallet extension

Coinbase Global: Users may experience latency or degraded Bitcoin transactions on Base app and wallet extension

Coinbase Addresses Transaction Delays on Base Network

Coinbase users reported latency and degraded performance in cryptocurrency transactions on the Base app and wallet extension earlier this week. The issue, primarily affecting the Base network—a layer-2 solution built on Ethereum—was attributed to a recent configuration change that disrupted transaction propagation. Base explained that the adjustment caused block builders to repeatedly fetch unexecutable transactions as base fees surged, leading to delays in processing on-chain activity.

The incident, first identified on September 5, 2025, prompted Coinbase to roll back the configuration change and validate network stability. By September 6, the team confirmed that normal functionality had been restored. Users were advised that while transactions were delayed, their funds remained secure, and critical operations like buys, sells, and fiat transfers were unaffected according to Coinbase's status page.

Coinbase emphasized ongoing efforts to prevent future disruptions. The company announced plans to streamline transaction pipelines, optimize mempool queue management, and enhance monitoring during infrastructure updates. These improvements, expected to take approximately one month, aim to address systemic vulnerabilities exposed during the incident.

The Base network, which holds $4.2 billion in total value locked (TVL) as of September 2025, remains a key component of Coinbase's broader strategy to expand beyond crypto trading. By integrating Base as a foundational layer for its "everything exchange" model, Coinbase seeks to facilitate real-world financial utilities, including prediction markets and cross-asset trading.

For users experiencing pending transactions, Coinbase's help documentation outlines common causes, including network congestion, insufficient fees, or temporary sync issues. Users are advised to verify transaction hashes on blockchain explorers or contact senders for unresolved deposits.

As of March 3, 2026, Coinbase has resolved the incident, with no further unresolved issues reported on its status page. The company continues to monitor network performance and has reiterated its commitment to transparency in communicating service disruptions according to its status page.

(http://status.coinbase.com/): Coinbase Status Page
(https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:be3eeaa50094b:0-base-says-configuration-change-caused-transaction-delays-fixes-issue/): Cointelegraph, Intellectia.ai
(https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/trading-and-funding/sending-or-receiving-cryptocurrency/why-is-my-transaction-pending): Coinbase Help Center