GM Based fam — welcome to Edition 007 of Based Weekly! This week, the onchain waves keep coming: from Bankr’s Manifold-powered NFT drops and DeFi command magic, to Fluidkey’s privacy-focused scores and Veil’s stealthy upgrades. Coinbase drops new wrapped assets, Flappy Bird flaps into Web3, and Virtuals Protocol continues to dominate the AI agent frontier with $QUACK and more. Let’s dive into what’s building and what’s booming across Base.
Manifold integration! Bankr has made creating and collecting NFTs as easy as a single tweet. Creators can now share their Manifold edition links by tagging @bankrbot in a post, and collectors can reply with commands like “Mint me 1” to instantly mint NFTs to their Bankr wallet—or specify a custom address for ultimate flexibility. Powered by Manifold’s robust platform, this feature streamlines the entire process, from creation to collection, making NFT minting accessible to everyone, from artists to enthusiasts.
The Coinbase Developer Platform announced a team up on June 6, 2025. This integration leverages Coinbase Onramp to enable seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions, letting users fund their wallets directly in the app with just a message. Whether you’re buying, selling, swapping, or setting limit orders, Bankr simplifies DeFi by turning complex transactions into simple text commands on X.
Plus, Bankr now supports airdrops right in the social feed! This is a fantastic way to engage your audience. How does it work? Step 1: Create a post for people to reply to. Step 2: Quote-post your original post with airdrop instructions. For example, Bankr recently offered $5 of $BNKR to the first 100 users commenting “ok bankr” on X, showcasing how easy it is to reward followers directly in their feed. This game-changing integration brings DeFi, NFTs, and community engagement closer together.
And last but not least, a whole new socialfi model in the works with $BNKR rewards. be sure to keep an eye out and interact as an airdrop has been teased for 450 Million $BNKR
Fluidkey is taking onchain privacy to the next level with the launch of Fluidkey Score, a privacy-preserving, composable, and openly accessible ERC-20 score on the Base blockchain, announced on June 3, 2025. This innovative score allows third parties to leverage user activity data without compromising privacy, unlocking exclusive in-app rewards and features. Since its launch, thousands of users have trusted Fluidkey to manage over $100 million in onchain transactions with enhanced privacy, and the team has allocated scores to reward past usage accordingly.
Your Fluidkey Score grows as you use the platform, granting access to exclusive perks—the more you engage, the greater the benefits. Designed as a non-transferable ERC-20 token, the score acts like an onchain credit score, enabling users to prove their activity to third parties anonymously. Fluidkey is working to make this a complete financial home for crypto power users, with plans to roll out more features in the coming months. Claim your score and learn more at app.fluidkey.com. This is a major step toward a privacy-first onchain economy. https://www.fluidkey.com/
Veil is making waves with the internal testing of a new version of @Veildotcash, as announced on June 3, 2025. The teased update shows sign in, deposit any amount, and withdraw any amount without notes—all while keeping their activities shielded from prying eyes. Designed for seamless and secure interactions, Veil’s latest release aims to make privacy the default choice for onchain finance. Learn more and join the movement at https://www.veil.cash/app
Adding fuel to the fire, Apex burned 20,000,000 VEIL tokens, valued at nearly $1 million, sent $VEIL’s market cap on a rocket ride! The burn has sparked excitement in the community, positioning Veil as a rising star in the privacy-focused crypto space.
Base is accelerating its global reach with the appointment of seven new Country Leads, announced on June 4, 2025. These leaders will drive onchain growth and build local networks in key regions. Meet the new team members:
Singapore: @Nibel_eth
🇦🇷 Argentina: @Saldasoro
UK + Europe: @clemens_
🇧🇷 Brazil: @gui_bettanin
🌍 West Africa: @Sir_Damilare
🌎 Central America: @carlosjmelgar
South Korea: @davidandpassion
But that’s not all—Base is actively recruiting additional Country Leads to further its mission. Open positions are available in the UAE , Mexico , Germany , and Japan . If leading the charge for onchain innovation in your region sounds like your dream job, apply now at https://www.base.org/jobs. Join Base and help shape the future of the global onchain economy!
On June 4, 2025Coinbase launched cbDOGE and cbXRP on Base Layer 2 network. These wrapped tokens are backed 1:1 by Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP held in Coinbase’s secure custody, ensuring full collateralization with transparent proof of reserves. Users can transfer DOGE and XRP from their Coinbase accounts to Base, where they’re automatically converted into cbDOGE and cbXRP, opening the door to DeFi opportunities like lending, yield farming, and decentralized exchanges. To avoid scams, Coinbase has shared official contract addresses for cbDOGE (0xcbD06E5A2B0C65597161de254AA074E489dEb510) and cbXRP (0xcb585250f852C6c6bf90434AB21A00f02833a4af). Check out the proof of reserves HERE
And learn more about wrapped assets on Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/campaigns/wrapped-assets
Get ready for a groundbreaking launch! On June 10, 2025, @UpsideFun debuts Base as the world’s first social prediction market, backed by heavyweights like @mrjasonchoi, @CryptoHayes, and over 25 other angel investors. This platform lets users turn any web link into a tradable Content Token, enabling bets on real-world events with fast, low-cost transactions on Base. Share links, earn $1 per share, watch markets react live, cash out in $USDC, or hold for daily prizes. With only 100 guaranteed spots for Season One early access, follow @UpsideFun on X to secure your place.
Even high-profile buzz, like a now-deleted tweet from Elon Musk, hasn’t stopped the action—tokens like the post below remain live and tradable on UpsideFun, proving the platform’s resilience and community-driven momentum. Join the revolution at upside.fun and shape the future of prediction markets.
After a decade-long hiatus, Flappy Bird is back and ready to soar, with the Flappy Bird Foundation announcing bold plans on June 4, 2025. Following its Android relaunch on the Epic Games Store, the iconic game is expanding to more app stores and desktops for traditional Web2 players. But the real excitement lies in its upcoming Web3 pivot on the Base blockchain. The Foundation teased a competitive gaming experience with new ways to play, compete, and earn rewards, marking Flappy Bird’s first foray into onchain gaming. While specifics are under wraps, a beta version is expected soon, potentially integrating tokenized assets via an onchain IP protocol.
Beyond gaming, Flappy Bird is set to become a global cultural phenomenon with merchandise drops, media partnerships, and licensing deals, celebrating its pop culture legacy. Follow @flappybird_Fndn on X for updates and join the flock at flappybird.io to shape the future of this gaming universe.
Steady Winners on Genesis Launchpad
Virtuals Protocol continues to lead the AI agent space on Base, delivering consistent wins through its Genesis Launchpad. In the past week, tokens like ERM and Solace, a voice-native AI companion from Virtuals’ hackathon, that drove huge community buzz. Posts on X highlight Genesis launches yielding 20-100x returns fueled by the platform’s proof-of-participation model. On June 3, 2025, the $VIRTUAL token surged 15%, breaking an ascending triangle pattern, with analysts eyeing a $3 target, underscoring the ecosystem’s momentum.
Vader Research’s Yapping Rewards Go Live
Vader Research announced a groundbreaking yapping campaign, live as of June 9, 2025, rewarding Virgens for promoting @virtuals_io and @Vader_AI_ on X. Virtuals Yappers, who post about Virtuals, Virtual Agents (including $VADER), Virgen Points, and related keywords, earn 2% of daily Virgen Points. Additionally, Vader Yappers, who specifically hype $VADER, unlock 1% from the Vader Points portion, meaning yapping about $VADER qualifies you for both the 2% Virtuals and 1% Vader rewards—a total of 3%. The Vader Yap Score (70% User Score based on smart followers, 30% Post Score for quality and relevance) ensures fair allocation, using metrics from @KaitoAI and @arbusai. Vader Yappers also receive 20% of the $VADER staker airdrop reward pool, including 1% of tokens like $SOLACE, $AXR, $BIZ, $ARBUS, $BOOKIE, $AIN, $MANEKI, $SUPER, $CHAT4PT, $SIYA, $ASYNC, $GLORIA, and 3% of $NAINCY, $SWARM, $WAKEAI. With a low entry of 10,000 staked $VADER ($402), this drives token demand and locking. Register at https://vaderai.ai/yapping?code=5a4ad347-c09e-46ca-8a14-e5d9f2f0c34d to start yapping and earning.
$QUACK Genesis Launch by BasedNouns
Mark your calendars for June 8, 2025! basedNouns is bringing $QUACK to @virtuals_io with a Genesis launch, a milestone after two years on Base. This token and AI agent project boasts solid tokenomics and a community-driven team. Full details on tokenomics, and agent cam be found through the link below or the official @basednouns X account. With Virtuals’ fair, contribution-based allocation system, $QUACK is set to attract Virgens pledging Virgen Points for early access. Follow @basedNouns for updates and join the flock! Vortuals: https://app.virtuals.io/referral?code=e47hGw
And even more to announce from @virtualprotocol. On June 7, 2025, @MagicNewton announced that users can now buy Virtuals Protocol’s $VIRTUAL token directly through Newton, responding to community demand. This integration simplifies access with a recurring buy agent, making it easier to join the Virtuals ecosystem. Activate your buy agent at Newton.xyz and start building your stake in the AI agent revolution.
Coinbase has been on a roll with its promotional videos, and the latest one is a must-see. Released on June 7, 2025, this video explores Bitcoin’s potential to disrupt traditional asset pricing, asking, “If home prices keep falling in Bitcoin, why do they keep rising in dollars?”
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected to join the Black Mirror Council, a foundational governance and community body within the Black Mirror Experience, as shared by @blackmirror_xp on May 15, 2025. This pre-DAO leadership circle of 5-10 elite community members is tasked with representing the community, guiding the social experiment, advising on its evolving lore, and laying the groundwork for the Black Mirror DAO. It’s not just a title—it’s a responsibility to shape an onchain reality on the Base blockchain.
The council is still seeking 5 more individuals to join this pioneering effort. if you tink you have what it takes apply here: https://forms.gle/ZBU8JuC4R6gseoYb8
Thanks for tuning into another jam-packed week on Base. The pace isn’t slowing, and neither are we. Keep asking questions, claiming rewards, and yapping loud for the Based cause. As always, support what’s real, stay curious, and above all—
Stay based.
-Goyabean ⌐◨-◨
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