According to BlockBeats, Vitalik Buterin has addressed recent concerns regarding the centralization of Base sequencers. Some opinions have suggested that Base should be classified as a trading platform rather than a Layer 2 network. Buterin stated that Base is operating correctly by leveraging its centralized advantages to enhance user experience while remaining connected to Ethereum's decentralized foundational layer to ensure security.
Buterin also emphasized that Base does not hold users' funds, nor can it steal or prevent users from withdrawing their funds, aligning with the first stage definition by L2beat.