# Technology & Infrastructure

BoulderTech is built on modern blockchain infrastructure designed for **efficiency, low costs, and security**.

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### Base & the Superchain

We use **Base**, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, as the foundation for our platform.\
Base provides **fast and low-cost transactions**, while remaining connected to the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

Base is part of the **Superchain**, a growing network of Layer 2s that share the same technology stack. This allows apps and tokens to move more easily between different chains, while benefiting from the security of Ethereum.

🔗 Learn more: [Base](https://base.org) | [Superchain](https://superchain.eco)

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### Wallets with Account Abstraction

Investors can connect an existing Web3 wallet or simply **create a new wallet with their email**.\
Thanks to **account abstraction**, users don’t need to manage seed phrases or external tools, while keeping tokens fully under their control.

🔗 Learn more: [Account Abstraction](https://thirdweb.com/learn/guides/account-abstraction-the-developers-guide?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### Self-Custody

BoulderTech does not custody client assets.\
All tokens are held directly in the investor’s wallet, ensuring **ownership always stays with the user**.

🔗 Learn more: [What is Self-Custody?](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-self-custody)

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### Security with Battle-Tested Contracts

Tokens issued by BoulderTech are based on **battle-tested smart contracts from OpenZeppelin**, the most widely used and audited standard in the Ethereum ecosystem. This ensures reliability and trust from day one.

🔗 Learn more: [OpenZeppelin Contracts](https://docs.openzeppelin.com/contracts)

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### Scalability

Base allows BoulderTech to handle a **large volume of transactions efficiently**, keeping costs predictable and low for investors.

🔗 Learn more: [Why Layer 2s Scale Ethereum](https://ethereum.org/en/layer-2/)

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### Interoperability

Tokens issued on Base are **EVM-compatible**, meaning they can integrate with the broader Ethereum ecosystem of tools and infrastructure.

🔗 Learn more: [Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/evm/)


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