This week on Base
News
■ Base Batches 003 introduced a new a Robotics track led by @virtuals_io to support embodied AI builders working on robotics agents, fleet operations, and robot-to-agent systems.
■ Builder attribution on Base is moving forward with ERC-8021 Builder Codes, giving apps and protocols a standardized way to track their role in onchain user journeys and future rewards programs.
■ @Bankless highlighted the rise of “zero-human companies,” showcasing @FelixCraftAI, an AI CEO running products, operations, and agent marketplaces onchain.
■ @clairevo featured @chintanturakhia and the Base team’s AI-native engineering workflow, showing how they are using tools like Cursor, Linear, and Claude to ship production software faster at scale.
■ @daydreamsagents highlighted a new agent workflow where unused compute credits can be turned into USDC by plugging a skill file into Claude Code or OpenClaw and sending agents to Taskmarket.
■ @titlesxyz spotlighted artist @aleqth in Studio 01, showcasing his modular studio setup blending painting, music, and digital art production.
■ @Noise_xyz teased the next generation of its culture-driven trading platform launching in 2026.
Launches
■ @predofficial launched PRED mainnet, opening its sports prediction exchange built for high-speed trading and inviting early users and waitlisted traders to access the platform.
■ @wasabi_protocol deployed its Prop AMM on Base, enabling professional market making fully onchain.
■ @bananagun released a redesigned all-in-one Telegram trading bot, allowing users to buy, sell, DCA, and copy trade across Ethereum, Solana, Base, BNB, and MegaETH from a single interface.
■ @luly_io shared the roadmap for its Base Learning Hub, including wallet-based progress tracking, rewards for course completion, Base App integration, multilingual support, and onboarding Base communities worldwide.
■ @toady_hawk launched @betrmint v3, introducing infinite spin rounds, onchain provably fair rewards via Chainlink VRF, and buyback-driven tokenomics.
■ @dashworld_gg released their new skill-based mini-game on Base where players race through neon environments while competing on leaderboards.
■ @slabcash launched collector profiles, giving users a new way to showcase and manage onchain collectible identities.
■ @dripshop_live integrated Base Verify, letting verified users unlock rewards and discounted Instant Packs inside the Base App.
■ @Quicknode open-sourced its x402 npm package, giving agents and developers wallet-authenticated access to 130+ blockchain networks with USDC payments on Base and no signup or API key required.
■ @Galxe is giving builders discounted access to Business+ tools including analytics, Sybil protection, and ecosystem visibility.
■ @paysponge lets builders upload docs to and generate x402 payment endpoints on Base so agents can pay for services directly.
■ @streamex is bringing the gold economy onchain with tokenized bullion connected to real-world financial utility.
■ @gizatechxyz launched Giza World Snapshots, allowing users to visualize and track autonomous financial agents operating across DeFi.
■ @frenzy_finance launched as a real-time onchain prediction market with no house edge.
■ @agentmail enabled AI agents to create email inboxes using USDC on Base via Coinbase’s x402 payment protocol.
■ @PEXX_Official added support for USDC on Base, enabling global card payments and bank transfers with faster confirmations and lower fees.
■ @0xyoussea introduced the Base Skills Repo, giving Claude, Codex, and OpenClaw users a set of skills to build on Base, including a one-prompt Base Pay demo flow.
■ @ripdotfun introduced mobile pack ripping so anyone can collect digital cards and redeem physical versions.
■ @wasabi_protocol launched Prop AMM, bringing professional market-making infrastructure onchain.
■ @frenzy_finance introduced a new onchain prediction market where users can trade directly on economic events in real time.
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Over the past month,number of token launches on the Base platform has increased dramatically,while the number of active addresses has dropped to an 18month low,& transaction volumes continue to decline,highlighting the gap between token issuance and meaningful economic activity
Coindesk recently made an article about the base token, which is expected in q2-q4 of this year. You can just poke at the daps you're interested in on baseapp, and there's a chance to get into retro (there are a lot of projects on baseapp right now)
Coindesk recently made an article about the base token, which is expected in q2-q4 of this year. You can just poke at the daps you're interested in on baseapp, and there's a chance to get into retro (there are a lot of projects on baseapp right now)
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This week on Base:
News
■ BaseLayer Episode 005 features @0xjessielo, co-founder of @SoSoValueCrypto, on her path from crypto newcomer to building onchain.
■ @virtuals_io introduced new agent launch models including Pegasus, Unicorn, and Titan, expanding beyond a single framework to support different builder needs and funding paths.
■ @jpegapp announced their social prediction game, planned for 2026.
■ @charmsai previewed their new primitive for owning and backing AI characters, coming in Q1.
■ @MentorableHQ announced its January 19 launch, opening early handle reservations ahead of day one.
■ @rektdrinks brought supermarket rewards onchain, launching an in-store program across nearly 200 @GiantEagle locations with claims handled through @baseapp.
Launches
■ @townsapp enabled @Polymarket trading directly inside chat, allowing users to discuss and place bets in one place.
■ @movingcastles_ launched a week-long tactical game campaign via rat dot fun.
■ @AlloraNetwork is giving builders access to predictive AI signals for yield strategies, lending risk, DEX fees, and agent-driven trading.
■ @o1_exchange launched mobile support, with a standalone app and @baseapp mini app coming soon.
■ @Veildotcash launched USDC pools, enabling private, compliant payments and transfers without exposing transaction history.
■ @SovaBTC went live, opening cbBTC vaults and bringing Bitcoin capital markets onchain with institutional safeguards.
■ @FractionAI_xyz introduced Signature Agents inside Stable-Up, letting users create and share stablecoin-focused agents powered by Base.
■ @FriendSpaceApp launched with creator-led trading rooms with key-based access and onchain governance.
■ @0xStableFlow added Base support, enabling large stablecoin transfers with low fees, no slippage, and MEV protection.
■ @mnstr crossed $1M in lifetime gacha volume and marked the milestone with community rewards.
Mini apps:
■ @sportfun went live on the @baseapp front page for the the NFL playoffs.
■ Overtime brings it's sports prediction markets app to the @BaseApp, supporting parlays, same-game parlays, player props, esports, and more.
■ @BrackyHQ kicked off NFL Playoffs coverage.
■ @beeponbase launched a mini app where attention is priced by default and every message pays the reader.
Coinbase refuses to support the bill on the structure of the cryptocurrency market in its current version. coindesk
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will not consider a bill on the structure of the cryptocurrency market on Thursday. coindesk #Regulation