PANews reported on November 26th that, according to The Block, Layer 1 blockchain SKALE has partnered with Layer 2 network Base to launch an Ethereum Layer 3 network. According to a project representative, the network, named "SKALE on Base," is "designed specifically for AI agent workloads," particularly well-suited for applications like the x402 payment protocol, incubated by Coinbase and designed specifically for AI. They stated, "Agents require higher-quality block space to run on-chain. SKALE Expand allows the deployment of SKALE Manager (the core smart contract that enables the SKALE chain) onto any EVM blockchain, bringing SKALE's gas-free transactions, instant determinism, and privacy protection to other EVM ecosystems."

SKALE on Base enables AI agents to leverage SKALE's scalable infrastructure, along with Base's liquidity, users, access channels, and distribution channels. The network will also introduce a computing resource credit system, meaning AI agents and users won't need to manage gas fees when using on-chain applications. Users can pre-purchase credit on Base using USDC or SKL. Tuesday's launch marks the first deployment of SKALE Expand's multi-chain initiative, which aims to position SKALE as "an AI agent layer capable of supporting multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks while keeping users and liquidity on their original chains."