Base Code Becomes Open-Source, Coinbase Stresses on Transparency and Partnerships
cryptonews.comLayer 2 network, Base has announced its decision to build in the open allowing public access to smart contract codes citing transparency, accountability, and partnerships.
On Oct 19, Base released a statement explaining the decision to go open-source for both developers and the community adding that all smart contract and web GitHub repositories can be accessed.
“We’ve open-sourced our smart contract repos to provide developers with increased transparency around Base’s contract development, deployment, and upgrade process. All contracts and scripts for Base are publicly available on GitHub.”
The company noted that it values community participation in all levels of development including incorporation of new services and expansion.
The team behind the project noted that by sharing the code and GitHub repos with the public, the wider community will scrutinize its implementation and track the network's progress.
Base, a layer 2 network backed by digital asset exchange, Coinbase has its project goals and commitments explaining that the move will keep it in check.
According to the release, if developers and creators can tap into the knowledge base via the code, they can contribute, proffer solutions, refine, and even build new solutions for the good of layer 2 networks and the wider ecosystem.
“Further, it provides a channel for valuable community feedback, whether it's about improving documentation or spotting an overlooked bug. In this spirit, today we’re excited to share that we’ve open-sourced our smart contract and web GitHub repositories,” they added.
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