Based Weekly

Onchain Summer is officially in session, and the chain is buzzing with energy. From Base’s $2M+ creative challenge to the launch of the Bankr Leaderboard and the Virtuals Protocol’s AI-native economy taking shape, we’re entering a season where shipping = status. This week’s edition dives deep into what’s happening across and what you've missed the past week — whether you're launching meme coins, building mini apps, guzzling glizzies, or just stacking $BNKR. If you’re here, you’re early. And i...

Welcome to Edition 004 of Base Weekly, where we dive into the pulse of the onchain world with pizza incoming and a stand against the bad actors! Buckle up for a recap of flavor, fight, and onchain innovation!Coinbase Takes a Stand Against Extortionists On May 15, 2025, Coinbase revealed a cyberattack impacting less than 1% of its monthly transacting users on Base and other networks. Hackers bribed overseas support agents to steal names, addresses, and transaction histories, demanding a $20 mi...

Welcome to Edition 009 of BASED WEEKLY, where we’re diving into a week of transformative onchain developments. This edition highlights how traditional sectors are colliding with decentralized technology, reshaping finance, culture, and community. From JPMorgan’s pioneering move with JPMD on Base to the global creativity of Base Batches and the democratization of filmmaking via Shibuya Film, we’re witnessing a new era where the power of onchain solutions is unlocking unprecedented possibilitie...