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This week on Base:
News
■ Builders on Base get perks. The Base Services Hub is live with 30+ partner discounts, from infrastructure to dev tools. Start with @neynarxyz, the easiest way to build mini apps on Base, with 100% off your first month.
■ Over 700 teams applied to the Base Batches startup track. The top 40 will pitch live at @EFDevcon. Limited Demo Day seats are open for VCs, accelerators, and investors ready to back the next wave of onchain founders.
■ @Kalshi now supports Base USDC deposits, with grants available for builders building onchain prediction markets.
■ Base Chain’s gas limit is now 100 Mgas/s,a big step toward doubling capacity to 150 Mgas/s next month.
■ @fabric_vc opened applications for its R[3]sidency in London, supporting the next wave of UK builders.
Launches
■ cbADA borrow markets are now live, bringing Cardano-backed assets onchain.
■ All @virtuals_io x402 agents are now tradeable on Coinbase, expanding the Virtuals ecosystem.
■ @glider__ is now open to everyone, making investing effortless and connected across DeFi.
■ @printr lets anyone launch tokens directly from Base in one click.
■ @fluidkey released its new app for automated privacy, yield vaults, swaps, and bank transfers, secured by biometrics.
■ @Treasure_DAO introduced AI Frens, a platform where AI becomes a virtual creator, builds a fanbase, and earns onchain.
■ @TrebleSwap launched perpetual trading on Base with its V4 DEX and DeFi Hub.
■ @MAIV_FINANCE launched Flow, a global FX and liquidity operations product for Base, now featured in the Base Services Hub.
■ @SemanticLayer advanced the 42 Universe on Base, where autonomous agents powered by x402 and AGI Solver now act, trade, and learn onchain.
■ @ACO_labs introduced ACO, the AI Creative Stack built on Virtuals Protocol and powered by Acolyt, helping builders and brands create and scale faster.
■ @ArenaClub brings graded sports cards onchain so you can rip, collect, and trade instantly.
Mini apps on @baseapp
■ @betonbangers lets you bet on viral posts and get rewarded for spotting bangers early.
■ @wasabi_protocol added margin trading, so you can earn yield on stables while you trade.
■ @PredictBase lets you trade predictions and live odds in a single click.
■ @MintedMerchShop added Base Pay checkout to its mini app and online store.
■ @sportfun launched the FDF Mini App, bringing sports fans onchain, from football to basketball.
■ @ArcadiaFi brings a fresh DeFi experience built for simplicity and speed.
■ @AskVenice lets you chat with Venice AI privately.
■ @_4DHD_ dropped a spooky onchain experience: type in any address, pay $1 USDC, and watch it transform into a haunted house
It’s spooky season and @_4DHD_ just dropped something wild onchain
Type in any address, pay $1 USDC on Base, and watch it transform into a haunted house
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