As blockchain adoption continues to accelerate, payment infrastructure providers are under growing pressure to deliver transactions that are not only secure, but also fast, cost-efficient, and capable of scaling alongside real-world business demands. CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid, one of the world’s leading crypto payment gateways, has taken another step in this direction by integrating two advanced Layer 2 blockchain networks — Arbitrum and Base.
According to an article published by The Defiant, the integration enables support for Ethereum (ETH) and USD Coin (USDC) on both networks, giving merchants access to near-instant settlements with significantly reduced transaction fees while maintaining Ethereum-level security.
The Scalability Challenge in Blockchain Payments
Ethereum remains one of the most secure and widely adopted blockchain networks in the world. However, its popularity has also led to well-known challenges, including network congestion and high gas fees during periods of heavy usage. For payment processing — especially in high-volume or consumer-facing environments — these limitations can translate into slower confirmations, higher costs, and an inconsistent user experience.
Layer 2 solutions are designed to address these issues by processing transactions outside the Ethereum mainnet and then settling them securely on-chain. This approach dramatically improves throughput and reduces costs without sacrificing the security guarantees of Ethereum. By integrating Arbitrum and Base, CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid strengthens its infrastructure to support scalable, production-ready crypto payments.
Why Arbitrum Matters for Payment Processing
Arbitrum is one of the most established Layer 2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem. It leverages optimistic rollup technology, which batches transactions off-chain before finalizing them on Ethereum. This significantly lowers gas fees while enabling much faster transaction confirmation times.
For developers and businesses, Arbitrum’s full compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts is a critical advantage. Existing Ethereum-based applications can migrate or extend functionality to Arbitrum with minimal changes. For CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid merchants, this means faster and cheaper ETH and USDC transactions without the need to redesign payment workflows.
In practice, Arbitrum helps make crypto payments viable for use cases that depend on speed and predictability, such as online commerce, subscription services, gaming platforms, and international digital services.
Base: A Scalable and Developer-Friendly Layer 2
Base is an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 blockchain designed to improve accessibility and scalability for decentralized applications. Built to reduce transaction costs and improve performance, Base offers a streamlined environment that retains Ethereum’s security model while enhancing usability.
By supporting Base, CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid expands the range of Layer 2 options available to merchants. This flexibility allows businesses to choose the network that best fits their operational priorities — whether that is lower fees, faster settlements, or alignment with specific developer ecosystems.
For developers, Base represents an environment where decentralized applications can scale without introducing unnecessary complexity. For merchants, it provides another reliable pathway to process payments efficiently while remaining anchored to Ethereum’s security guarantees.
Tangible Benefits for Merchants
The integration of Arbitrum and Base delivers concrete operational advantages for businesses using CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid:
- Near-instant settlement times, improving cash flow and reconciliation processes
- Significantly reduced transaction fees for ETH and USDC payments
- Improved scalability, enabling high transaction throughput during peak demand
- Ethereum-level security, ensuring trust, reliability, and smart contract compatibility
These benefits are particularly relevant for merchants operating globally or handling large transaction volumes, where even small efficiency gains can have a meaningful impact on operating costs and user experience.
A Strategic Move Toward Production-Ready Crypto Payments
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid positions this integration as part of a broader strategy to bridge traditional financial systems with decentralized technologies. Rather than focusing on experimental use cases, the platform continues to prioritize commercially viable solutions that can be deployed at scale.
Layer 2 networks play a key role in this vision. By combining the robustness of Ethereum with the performance improvements of Arbitrum and Base, CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid helps close the gap between blockchain infrastructure and the expectations of modern digital commerce.
This approach reflects a broader industry trend: as crypto payments move beyond early adopters, infrastructure must meet the same standards of reliability, speed, and cost efficiency as traditional payment systems.
Implications for Developers and Businesses
For developers building payment integrations or blockchain-based applications, the availability of Layer 2 settlement through CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid opens new possibilities. Faster confirmations and lower fees reduce friction for end users, while Ethereum compatibility ensures access to a mature tooling ecosystem.
For businesses, the integration simplifies the path to accepting crypto payments at scale. Merchants do not need to choose between security and performance — they can benefit from both through Layer 2 technology.
About CoinsPaid
CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid is Europe’s leading crypto payment gateway, enabling businesses worldwide to accept and process cryptocurrency payments securely and efficiently. The platform provides a compliant, high-speed payment infrastructure designed to help merchants expand globally, reduce transaction costs, and reach new customer segments.
With more than 30 million transactions processed annually and a strong reputation for reliability, CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid continues to play a key role in making crypto payments practical for everyday business operations.
