Looking at BNB Chain and Base on the same chart, on the surface, it appears to be a competitive relationship—both vying for developers, traffic, and ecosystems. But from a different perspective, starting with user habits and ecosystem culture, the story is completely different.

BNB Chain follows the "big tent" approach. It started from the exchange ecosystem, accumulating a massive user base for transactions. Its ecosystem includes DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, as well as payment applications and games—everything is included. This inclusiveness allowed it to grow rapidly, but it also means the ecosystem is highly diversified—user needs are diverse and varied.

What about Base? It is part of Base Ethereum, and from the beginning, it was aligned with Ethereum’s "Puritan" gene. Simple, secure, developer-friendly—more focused on doing "small but refined" projects. It’s not rushing to do everything but is deeply cultivating Layer 2 technology itself, attracting developers who pursue quality and purity.

This is not a story of who wins or loses. Rather than competition, it’s more like two worldviews growing in parallel—one emphasizing breadth and accessibility, the other emphasizing depth and sustainability. Both chains have found their own place in users’ minds.