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It's AI Autumn
It’s AI AUTUMN on @base
Luna, the first autonomous agent to employ humans onchain.
@luna_virtuals is now able to transact freely onchain — buying, selling, or rewarding kittens for quests autonomously. To receive tokens from Luna, add your @base wallet to your X bio like this:…
@luna_virtuals is now able to transact freely onchain — buying, selling, or rewarding kittens for quests autonomously. To receive tokens from Luna, add your @base wallet to your X bio like this:…
First we had Builder Spring
Then it was Onchain Summer
Now it is AI AUTUMN
Then it was Onchain Summer
Now it is AI AUTUMN
AI AUTUMN is just beginning on @base
@virtuals_io, @CreatorBid, @higheronchain...
Many more Based Agents powered by @CoinbaseDev will be launching soon
@virtuals_io, @CreatorBid, @higheronchain...
Many more Based Agents powered by @CoinbaseDev will be launching soon
Create a Based Agent in 5 mins on @base with @CoinbaseDev’s SDK and MPC Wallets
@coinbase = Stripe for AI agents
@coinbase = Stripe for AI agents
How to create your Based Agent with 0 lines of code
Recorded a quick demo video to show how easy it is and walk you through the entire process step-by-step
All the links are in the comment below
Recorded a quick demo video to show how easy it is and walk you through the entire process step-by-step
All the links are in the comment below
It’s becoming increasingly clear that @base will be the natural home for the next generation of onchain AI agents
And they have the potential to help us build the largest economy we’ve ever seen
And they have the potential to help us build the largest economy we’ve ever seen
Stablecoins Are Back
One of the biggest problems for people, merchants, and companies around the world is payment processing fees
With @base and USDC, this problem is now solved
With @base and USDC, this problem is now solved
With sub-cent USDC transfers on Base, the cost of transacting internationally has dropped by over 99%
This is what onchain payments enable — from @a16zcrypto's latest State of Crypto report
This is what onchain payments enable — from @a16zcrypto's latest State of Crypto report
First USDC, then EURC, and now IDRX...
Which local stablecoin is next on @base?
Which local stablecoin is next on @base?
We’re thrilled to announce that IDRX is now available on @base ! You can also get it on @AerodromeFi , making it easier than ever to start using IDRX for seamless transactions.
Here’s why we created IDRX and how it will transform the transaction landscape for millions of…
Here’s why we created IDRX and how it will transform the transaction landscape for millions of…
Still day one
@base will soon be home to the top 100 fiat currencies in the world as stablecoins
@base will soon be home to the top 100 fiat currencies in the world as stablecoins
EURC on @base has flipped Ethereum and is now the leading chain for EURC supply.
Data provided by: @artemis__xyz
Data provided by: @artemis__xyz
Visa’s margin is USDC’s opportunity
Stripe acquiring stablecoin platform Bridge for $1.1B is just the beginning
In the next 12 months, much of internet payments will start to run on crypto, and users won’t even realize
In the next 12 months, much of internet payments will start to run on crypto, and users won’t even realize
Payments on @base via stablecoins are shaping up to be a huge driver of use onchain
Why? Because it “just works” for both users and businesses
Low-cost, fast, and global – available 24/7/365
Why? Because it “just works” for both users and businesses
Low-cost, fast, and global – available 24/7/365
The future of global commerce is onchain
Introducing Checkout —
Accept USDC payments with one-click checkout.
+ Low fees
+ No gas. No crypto jargon.
+ Instant settlement
+ Global reach
+ Fully customizable
Start now: onchainkit.xyz/checkout/check…
Accept USDC payments with one-click checkout.
+ Low fees
+ No gas. No crypto jargon.
+ Instant settlement
+ Global reach
+ Fully customizable
Start now: onchainkit.xyz/checkout/check…
The average small business margin in the US is 3-6%
Accepting USDC on @base can help double their profitability
Accepting USDC on @base can help double their profitability
more small businesses are accepting USDC on @base
just updated acceptusdc.com to reflect the global adoption — if you or someone you love runs a small business, accept USDC at 0% fees today
just updated acceptusdc.com to reflect the global adoption — if you or someone you love runs a small business, accept USDC at 0% fees today
Tweets of the Month
Bullish on @jessepollak bringing together @base and @CoinbaseWallet to have an aligned strategy
Even more bullish on Jesse’s CryptoPunk amongst the @coinbase executive team
Step by step, we’re going to make it dead simple for the world to come onchain
Even more bullish on Jesse’s CryptoPunk amongst the @coinbase executive team
Step by step, we’re going to make it dead simple for the world to come onchain
Base is a part of Ethereum
Working together with teams all around the world to build a better internet
Working together with teams all around the world to build a better internet
The @base core team is as talented, determined, and optimistic as it’s ever been
Like the 1990s Bulls, 2000s Lakers, early 2010s Heat, late 2010s Warriors
We’re about to go on a legendary run
Like the 1990s Bulls, 2000s Lakers, early 2010s Heat, late 2010s Warriors
We’re about to go on a legendary run
The perfect pairing of @base and @CoinbaseWallet will mean a future with no complexity in onchain experiences
Our path for taking onchain UX to the next level and bringing the world onchain has never been clearer
It’s a new day one – LFB!!
Our path for taking onchain UX to the next level and bringing the world onchain has never been clearer
It’s a new day one – LFB!!
my quick end of week thoughts on taking on @coinbasewallet and how we're going to build a global onchain economy together
Base builders are open minded, relentlessly positive, and uplift other builders
This is what makes @base so special
This is what makes @base so special
Why @base + @CoinbaseWallet?
Because we believe that a new, powerful frontdoor will bring the next billion people to the global onchain economy
Because we believe that a new, powerful frontdoor will bring the next billion people to the global onchain economy
Open source, open standards
open source, open standards
would love to support anyone in building an alternative UI for the smart wallet
would love to support anyone in building an alternative UI for the smart wallet
Base team = 2017 Warriors
Championship team @base
Base is a movement
Base is a feeling
In it to build a better world onchain
Base is a feeling
In it to build a better world onchain
Base welcomes everyone, every asset, and every community with open arms
base is for everyone — including every asset
you can hold, trade, and earn yield on SOL, SUI, NEAR, DOGE, and basically every other non-EVM asset with @UniversalAsset_, powered by @CoinbaseInsto.
you can hold, trade, and earn yield on SOL, SUI, NEAR, DOGE, and basically every other non-EVM asset with @UniversalAsset_, powered by @CoinbaseInsto.
If you can hear me in the back say:
IT’S BASE ERA
IT’S BASE ERA
Base’s mission is to increase innovation, creativity, and freedom – and we know we can’t achieve this mission alone
Which is why next month, we’re going global to meet with builders all over the world
Which is why next month, we’re going global to meet with builders all over the world
It’s our turn to host some meetups for our based builder community
Meet @jessepollak and the Base core team around the world in November
10/29 Buenos Aires (Virtual)
lu.ma/k5a9el2m
11/4 Nairobi
lu.ma/a45ev6ql
11/7 Bangalore
lu.ma/vixgcjkq
11/12…
Meet @jessepollak and the Base core team around the world in November
10/29 Buenos Aires (Virtual)
lu.ma/k5a9el2m
11/4 Nairobi
lu.ma/a45ev6ql
11/7 Bangalore
lu.ma/vixgcjkq
11/12…
Base builders are a living example of how thinking long term, supporting each other, and coming together can do massive good in the world
Inspires me every day
Inspires me every day
Onchain is an infinite garden
An infinite garden has no walls
An infinite garden has no walls
Base is Ethereum
Ethereum is for everyone
Ethereum is for everyone
It’s not just the chain, it’s the community
It’s not just the community, it’s the ecosystem
It’s not just the ecosystem, it’s the global economy…
You can’t put @base in a box, we’re just going to grow out of it
It’s not just the community, it’s the ecosystem
It’s not just the ecosystem, it’s the global economy…
You can’t put @base in a box, we’re just going to grow out of it
Base is not competing against other chains
@base is competing against web2, offchain, and legacy systems
@base is competing against web2, offchain, and legacy systems
The @base ecosystem page is now open source
Is your based app on the base.org/ecosystem page, anon? ICYMI, base.org is open source and here's how to include it:
github.com/base-org/web/?…
github.com/base-org/web/?…
The @warriors and @coinbase are working together to introduce new and exciting ways for fans to engage with their favorite team
Unlock exclusive onchain experiences, limited-edition merchandise, and more throughout the season
Watch out, league... #DubNation is coming onchain!
Unlock exclusive onchain experiences, limited-edition merchandise, and more throughout the season
Watch out, league... #DubNation is coming onchain!
Hey Dub Nation.
It's official.
It's official.
Helping people understand why we’re building a better internet on @ethereum is why I try my best to write and post as much as possible
I’ve learned so much from folks like @jillrgunter that is building the future we want to see, so this means the world to me
I’ve learned so much from folks like @jillrgunter that is building the future we want to see, so this means the world to me
Jumped into @davidtsocy's blog tonight and it's a lovely compendium of super accessible writing about Ethereum, apps, and growth
I love the illustrations too
Recommend.
dtso.org/web3/farcaster
I love the illustrations too
Recommend.
dtso.org/web3/farcaster
We’ll never stop fighting to create a global onchain economy that increases innovation, creativity, and freedom
We’re building @base for the long term, and we’ll keep showing up every single day
We’re building @base for the long term, and we’ll keep showing up every single day
Consumer Apps/Experiences I Liked
We love games like @dotdotfan by @gtmcknight with a fun-first approach
CHAINS: A new game from @dotdotfan
Build chains with friends in a real-time battle, converting cards (with art created by the community) into battle units, scoring points while breaking other team's chains to pass them on the leaderboard
wallet.coinbase.com/home/trending?…
Build chains with friends in a real-time battle, converting cards (with art created by the community) into battle units, scoring points while breaking other team's chains to pass them on the leaderboard
wallet.coinbase.com/home/trending?…
People want real world onchain use cases and they want them now
@blackbird_xyz’s Breakfast Club delivers precisely that by giving everyday people better food experiences and helping restaurants have higher margins
One of my favorite apps built on @base that I share frequently
@blackbird_xyz’s Breakfast Club delivers precisely that by giving everyday people better food experiences and helping restaurants have higher margins
One of my favorite apps built on @base that I share frequently
Blackbird Breakfast Club NYC
@blackbird_xyz is back with new partners for their Breakfast Club
Join to unlock complimentary coffee or tea at over 20 spots across NYC, every single day, at shops like The Butcher’s Daughter, Two Hands, and Slate
blackbird.xyz/bfastclubnyc
@blackbird_xyz is back with new partners for their Breakfast Club
Join to unlock complimentary coffee or tea at over 20 spots across NYC, every single day, at shops like The Butcher’s Daughter, Two Hands, and Slate
blackbird.xyz/bfastclubnyc
It’s uptober on @base
It's October, let's kickstart @base season together
Introducing Drakula: watch videos, get the alpha, trade Base tokens
Live today on the App Store, download at apple.co/3N8hRmi
Introducing Drakula: watch videos, get the alpha, trade Base tokens
Live today on the App Store, download at apple.co/3N8hRmi
If you’re interested in seeing experimental and explorative artifacts from @base’s brand journey, check us out on @rodeodotclub
𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬
New behind-the-scenes exploration:
[Basecamp Identity Explores | Spring '24]
Minting on @rodeodotclub for 24 hours
rodeo.club/post/0x96c2E93…
New behind-the-scenes exploration:
[Basecamp Identity Explores | Spring '24]
Minting on @rodeodotclub for 24 hours
rodeo.club/post/0x96c2E93…
We love working with the @deformapp team
Proud to be building alongside them and @OneFootball to bring sports fandom onchain
Proud to be building alongside them and @OneFootball to bring sports fandom onchain
MOMMA LOOK WE'RE LIVE ON COINBASE!!!!!
we're enabling one of the largest football community of 200M+ users to go onchain
... in partnership with one of my favorite chains + wallets!
@base @coinbase @ofc_the_club @OneFootball @deformapp @gmgnlabs
we're enabling one of the largest football community of 200M+ users to go onchain
... in partnership with one of my favorite chains + wallets!
@base @coinbase @ofc_the_club @OneFootball @deformapp @gmgnlabs
The future of onchain experiences is gasless
Gas fees will be paid for by apps, not users
Gas fees will be paid for by apps, not users
Mint a Frenpet & Play Now – No Funding Needed!
You can now mint your pet and jump into the game without funding your account!
Simply sign up with your email and start playing instantly. Train, battle, earn, and grow your Frenpet today!
You can now mint your pet and jump into the game without funding your account!
Simply sign up with your email and start playing instantly. Train, battle, earn, and grow your Frenpet today!
Over the last 96 hours, @AlexMasmej’s @Drakulaapp has onboarded so many new users to @base and the energy is palpable
If you’ve been thinking about getting on the app but haven't made the jump…the time is now!
If you’ve been thinking about getting on the app but haven't made the jump…the time is now!
1/ Excited to share this week’s project spotlight: @Drakulaapp by @AlexMasmej, a decentralized social platform that's revolutionizing the way we engage with content: watch videos, get the alpha, and trade tokens on @base
Drakula empowers users with control over their own…
Drakula empowers users with control over their own…
What happens when the spontaneity of polaroids collide with the permanence of blockchains?
You get @moshicamera by @kaito_gallery, @mikeybitcoin, and @swaglord__420 – an effortlessly cool and magical photo app that is bringing nostalgia onchain (+ uses @coinbase Smart Wallet!)
You get @moshicamera by @kaito_gallery, @mikeybitcoin, and @swaglord__420 – an effortlessly cool and magical photo app that is bringing nostalgia onchain (+ uses @coinbase Smart Wallet!)
1/ Thrilled to share this week’s spotlight: @moshicamera by @kaito_gallery, @mikeybitcoin, and @swaglord__420
Imagine being able to capture a moment in time and preserve it forever
moshicam is making that possible
A thread
Imagine being able to capture a moment in time and preserve it forever
moshicam is making that possible
A thread
The @Nike Melbourne Marathon is based
Onchain gives artists like @NoPattern the ability to monetize their digital art and build community
Onchain = increased innovation, creativity, and freedom
Onchain = increased innovation, creativity, and freedom
𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬
IMAGINED WRECKAGE — [Moving Prototype 001] is @NoPattern's latest motion artwork, displaying a digital collision of real-world materials
Support the creator directly when you collect this piece, now minting as part of Onchain Vision…
IMAGINED WRECKAGE — [Moving Prototype 001] is @NoPattern's latest motion artwork, displaying a digital collision of real-world materials
Support the creator directly when you collect this piece, now minting as part of Onchain Vision…
Onchain hardware is being built on @base
Introducing dGEN1
The first onchain every-day carry
The first onchain every-day carry
Who else can’t get enough of @sofamon_xyz stickers?
@0xplus7, @0xlxy, and @BigMacNoFlack are on a mission to use cuteness to bring emerging tech to everyone – collect, trade, and express yourself via Sofamon, all onchain, on @base
Sofamon is cybercute and for everyone
@0xplus7, @0xlxy, and @BigMacNoFlack are on a mission to use cuteness to bring emerging tech to everyone – collect, trade, and express yourself via Sofamon, all onchain, on @base
Sofamon is cybercute and for everyone
1/ Excited to share this week’s spotlight: @sofamon_xyz by @0xplus7
Built on @base, Sofamon is redefining digital expression by pioneering a new cultural layer for crypto natives
A thread
Built on @base, Sofamon is redefining digital expression by pioneering a new cultural layer for crypto natives
A thread
It’s @doodles spooky season
𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬
Celebrate Halloween with @Doodles by minting a costume onchain
Each Terror Trunk contains two wearables for your Doodles Avatar, with the chance to pull a Grail wearable or a physical horror-themed art print
doodles.app/packs/terror-t…
Celebrate Halloween with @Doodles by minting a costume onchain
Each Terror Trunk contains two wearables for your Doodles Avatar, with the chance to pull a Grail wearable or a physical horror-themed art print
doodles.app/packs/terror-t…
All the pieces are here
Now is the time to put them together and build on @base
Now is the time to put them together and build on @base
@BeerMeWorld (YC F24) is a fun, global payments app built on USDC. Send money on the platforms where you stay connected and turn everyday exchanges into meaningful moments.
ycombinator.com/launches/M6U-b…
Congrats on the launch, @gray_newfield and @NoahNewfield!
ycombinator.com/launches/M6U-b…
Congrats on the launch, @gray_newfield and @NoahNewfield!
What if you could turn IRL sporting events into interactive stock markets with your friends?
This is now possible via @BracketHQ on @base by @johnpassafiume and @tldr_x (who is also a serious hooper)
Onchain is giving sports fans novel ownership and participation opportunities
This is now possible via @BracketHQ on @base by @johnpassafiume and @tldr_x (who is also a serious hooper)
Onchain is giving sports fans novel ownership and participation opportunities
1/ This week’s spotlight: @BracketHQ by @tldr_x is built on @base
A platform that’s changing the game for sports fans
A thread
A platform that’s changing the game for sports fans
A thread
The @Lamborghini Revuelto is coming to @base on November 7th
We’re excited to announce that the Lamborghini Revuelto will be minted on @Base
On November 7, 2024, be part of history with the world’s first interoperable digital car - a major leap towards bringing a billion people onchain.
On November 7, 2024, be part of history with the world’s first interoperable digital car - a major leap towards bringing a billion people onchain.
Love this drop on @base by @amplifierart
All proceeds go to supporting a network of 20K classrooms with mental health resources
All proceeds go to supporting a network of 20K classrooms with mental health resources
𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬
Mental Health is Wealth is a blind drop from @aaronhuey's @amplifierart showcasing 10 artists and funding mental health resources for millions of students
Collect works from @dave_krugman, @mumbot, @Adamtastic, @EfdotStudio, @sutu_eats_flies,…
Mental Health is Wealth is a blind drop from @aaronhuey's @amplifierart showcasing 10 artists and funding mental health resources for millions of students
Collect works from @dave_krugman, @mumbot, @Adamtastic, @EfdotStudio, @sutu_eats_flies,…
Your data is SUPER valuable and @navigate_ai enables you to start earning from it!
Navigate is for everyone
Navigate is for everyone
We’re thrilled to join the @Base ecosystem and align with a brand that’s committed to building onchain with security and integrity.
What is the future of the AI industry?
Stay ahead of the curve with @offmarketfun by @startupoppa and @pkayfire, a prediction market focused topically on AI startup IPOs
Nothing like actual skin in the game
Stay ahead of the curve with @offmarketfun by @startupoppa and @pkayfire, a prediction market focused topically on AI startup IPOs
Nothing like actual skin in the game
1/ This week’s spotlight: @offmarketfun by @startupoppa
Built on @base, Offmarket is creating a prediction market for startup IPOs
A thread
Built on @base, Offmarket is creating a prediction market for startup IPOs
A thread
Infrastructure Updates
Find out what your onchain score is via your @base name:
base.org
Basenames
Basenames are a core onchain building block that enables anyone to establish their identity on Base by registering human-readable names for their address(es). They are a fully onchain solution which...
Every Basename now shows an onchain score and heatmap of onchain activity
See how many transactions you’ve made, your activity streak, and so much more
What’s your onchain score?
base.org/names
See how many transactions you’ve made, your activity streak, and so much more
What’s your onchain score?
base.org/names
The @OnchainKit team is cooking to make users’ “first onchain funding” simpler directly through @coinbase
We want to give builders great tools so they can stop worrying about funding users’ wallets and focus on building world-class user experiences
We want to give builders great tools so they can stop worrying about funding users’ wallets and focus on building world-class user experiences
Introducing the Fund Component
Easily fund wallets via debit cards, bank accounts, or a @coinbase account.
Bring user funds onchain in minutes — without them leaving your app.
onchainkit.xyz/fund/fund-butt…
Easily fund wallets via debit cards, bank accounts, or a @coinbase account.
Bring user funds onchain in minutes — without them leaving your app.
onchainkit.xyz/fund/fund-butt…
If you want to go far, go together on the Superchain!
Introducing @unichain — a new L2 designed for DeFi
Fast blocks (250ms), cross-chain interoperability, and a decentralized validator network
Built to be the home for liquidity across chains
Fast blocks (250ms), cross-chain interoperability, and a decentralized validator network
Built to be the home for liquidity across chains
Frames on @base names let anyone, anywhere connect or transact with you onchain
Just Frame it:
Just Frame it:
base.org
Basenames
Basenames are a core onchain building block that enables anyone to establish their identity on Base by registering human-readable names for their address(es). They are a fully onchain solution which...
We're kicking off a new series to showcase what's possible with Frames and Basenames
Each week, we'll spotlight a builder using Frames in new and creative ways
Starting with @mykcryptodev's ode to MySpace — who's in your Top 8?
Each week, we'll spotlight a builder using Frames in new and creative ways
Starting with @mykcryptodev's ode to MySpace — who's in your Top 8?
You can now enable your app’s users to pay for gas with tokens beyond ETH, like USDC or custom tokens on @base via @CoinbaseDev’s Paymaster
We’re giving builders even more flexibility so they can streamline the user experience and make it easier for people to come onchain
We’re giving builders even more flexibility so they can streamline the user experience and make it easier for people to come onchain
Paymaster now allows users to pay for gas with custom ERC-20 tokens on @Base!
This feature enables increased token utility, easier app engagement, and the ability for users to pay gas with USDC or custom tokens instead of ETH.
This feature enables increased token utility, easier app engagement, and the ability for users to pay gas with USDC or custom tokens instead of ETH.
Fault proofs are coming to @base mainnet on October 30th
This will be a key milestone on our path to decentralization and we will continue to push to further decentralize Base
This will be a key milestone on our path to decentralization and we will continue to push to further decentralize Base
Quick BTS on how we've been preparing for fault proofs on Base.
We deployed the contracts with a temporary owner, and starting running tests. Example: etherscan.io/address/0x063e…
We deployed the contracts with a temporary owner, and starting running tests. Example: etherscan.io/address/0x063e…
Every builder on @base should have the tools they need to build secure, reliable apps and protocols for their users
This is why we’re offering based builders access to free smart contract monitoring, detection, and analytics by partnering with @hexagate_
Base is for builders
This is why we’re offering based builders access to free smart contract monitoring, detection, and analytics by partnering with @hexagate_
Base is for builders
We’re committed to fostering a secure and transparent environment for onchain builders
Today, we’re announcing access to free smart contract monitoring and analytics for every app and protocol on Base, powered by @hexagate_
base.mirror.xyz/dbmJkcsc1RPaWy…
Today, we’re announcing access to free smart contract monitoring and analytics for every app and protocol on Base, powered by @hexagate_
base.mirror.xyz/dbmJkcsc1RPaWy…
With fault proofs now live, @base:
- Decentralizes the way it proposes and validates L2 state
- Provides censorship resistance by allowing anyone to initiate and finalize withdrawals
- Incentivizes community participation to monitor for and challenge invalid state claims
Based
- Decentralizes the way it proposes and validates L2 state
- Provides censorship resistance by allowing anyone to initiate and finalize withdrawals
- Incentivizes community participation to monitor for and challenge invalid state claims
Based
Fault proofs are now live on Base Mainnet, marking a key milestone on our path to decentralization
With this upgrade, anyone can now participate in securing Base, creating a more trusted and open economy for everyone
base.mirror.xyz/eOsedW4tm8MU5O…
With this upgrade, anyone can now participate in securing Base, creating a more trusted and open economy for everyone
base.mirror.xyz/eOsedW4tm8MU5O…
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