Base Network Raffle — The First 50/50 Raffle on Coinbase's L2
NFT5050 is the first decentralized 50/50 raffle platform built natively on Base Network — the Ethereum L2 created by Coinbase. With over 110 million Coinbase verified users and gas fees under $0.01, Base is the ideal network for high-frequency, low-cost raffle participation. Create raffles, buy tickets, and earn ETH — all on Base.
Why Base Network Is Perfect for Raffles
Base Network was built by Coinbase to bring the next billion users on-chain. For raffle platforms, Base offers an unmatched combination of low fees, fast transactions, and access to the largest crypto user base in the world:
Gas Under $0.01
Every ticket purchase costs a fraction of a cent in gas. On Ethereum mainnet, the same transaction costs $5-$50+.
2-Second Blocks
Transactions confirm in under 2 seconds. Ticket purchases and payouts are nearly instant.
110M+ Coinbase Users
Direct access to the Coinbase ecosystem. Users can bridge ETH to Base in one click from their Coinbase account.
Ethereum Security
Base is an L2 rollup — all transactions settle on Ethereum mainnet, inheriting its world-class security.
Native ETH
No wrapped tokens, no special currencies. Real ETH for tickets, prizes, and payouts.
EVM Compatible
All Ethereum wallets and tools work on Base. MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, OpenSea — no new tools needed.
How Raffles Work on Base Network
Every raffle on NFT5050 runs through a smart contract deployed on Base Network. Here's the flow:
- Creator mints an NFT5050 membership for 0.02 ETH on Base
- Creator launches a 50/50 raffle through the NFT5050 interface
- Participants buy tickets at 0.0025 ETH each — gas under $0.01
- Smart contract collects all ticket payments in the prize pool
- Raffle ends — provably fair randomness selects the winner
- Instant payout — 50% to winner, 50% to creator, same transaction
Every step is recorded on the Base Network blockchain. Every transaction is verifiable on BaseScan. There is no off-chain component — the smart contract handles everything.
Base Network vs Ethereum Mainnet for Raffles
| Metric | Base Network | Ethereum Mainnet |
|---|---|---|
| Gas per ticket purchase | ~$0.001 | $5–$50+ |
| Block time | 2 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Token | ETH (native) | ETH (native) |
| Security | Ethereum-settled L2 | L1 validators |
| Coinbase integration | Native — direct withdrawals | Standard |
| Active addresses | 68.5M+ | ~200M+ (all-time) |
For a raffle platform where every ticket is a transaction, Base's low gas fees and fast confirmations provide a dramatically better user experience. A participant buying 10 tickets on Ethereum mainnet might pay $50+ in gas alone — on Base, the same 10 tickets cost less than $0.01 in gas.
The Coinbase Ecosystem Advantage
Base Network is built by Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange with over 110 million verified users. This gives Base — and NFT5050 — access to a massive audience of crypto-native users who already hold ETH and are familiar with digital wallets.
Coinbase Wallet users can connect to NFT5050 natively. ETH can be moved from Coinbase to Base in one click. This seamless integration means onboarding new raffle participants is faster on Base than any other network.
As Base adoption grows (driven by Coinbase's marketing, partnerships, and user base), NFT5050 benefits from increased traffic and participation. Being one of the first raffle platforms on Base positions NFT5050 as the default choice for Base Network users looking for raffle experiences.
Getting Started on Base Network
Already have ETH on Base? Connect your wallet to NFT5050.com and start participating immediately. Mint an NFT to create raffles, or browse active raffles to buy tickets.
Need to get ETH on Base? See our step-by-step Mint NFT on Base Network guide for wallet setup and bridging instructions.
Want to create a raffle? Follow our Create Raffle on Base Network tutorial for a complete walkthrough.
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