I've been testing Base network for lower fees, and getting ETH there directly was surprisingly easy. paypal ethereum let me buy ETH‑Base using my PayPal balance. No card details re‑entered, no exchange account created. I just pasted my wallet address, paid via PayPal, and the ETH showed up in minutes. The under‑$1,000 purchase didn't even require ID verification. If you already use PayPal for everyday things, this removes every barrier to getting on‑chain ETH.
