Coinbase's Layer 2 network, Base (BASE), experienced a 33-minute interruption in block production yesterday. The cause? A misconfigured backup sequencer. According to reports, the primary sequencer fell behind in creating blocks. Base's internal system, designed for sequencer stability, automatically initiated a switchover. However, a critical configuration detail was missing in the backup, preventing transaction processing and new block generation. While the issue was resolved relatively quickly, this incident highlights the importance of robust backup system testing and comprehensive configuration management in decentralized networks. Any interruption, even brief, can erode user trust and impact the network's reputation. ```