Ethereum and Base part ways on account abstraction standards

The dream of a unified wallet standard just hit a wall. According to Ethlabs researcher Derek Chiang, discussions between Ethereum and the Layer-2 network Base have broken down, leaving the two ecosystems to pursue divergent account abstraction designs. The friction centers on how smart contract wallets should function across different chains without forcing users to manage multiple identities. While Ethereum's core developers lean toward specific EIP-7702 implementations, the Base team is carving out a path that prioritizes its own internal architecture. This split means developers building on Base might soon face a different set of technical hurdles than those strictly on the mainnet. It's a blow to those hoping for a frictionless cross-chain experience where one wallet fits all. If these two giants can't agree on the plumbing, the vision of a simplified user experience stays on the shelf. Will other L2s pick a side, or are we headed for a fragmented wallet future?