Crypto has reached an uncomfortable position: technical execution has outpaced narrative clarity. We've built better applications, attracted more users, and improved infrastructure—yet, from our view, we’re less clear on the future we want to build and the world we want to see. Products ship daily, but foundational questions remain unanswered.

The onchain economy needs a coherent vision for the future, cultivated and articulated by us. That’s what we’re working toward with Bedrock.

Bedrock is a publication writing the future of the onchain economy. We believe that Base is establishing the cultural foundations—the bedrock—for an onchain renaissance: a new economy that fully leverages what the internet and Ethereum have to offer. 

We’re here to bring that vision to the world.

Why Bedrock Matters Now

When we talk about building an "onchain economy for everyone," what does that mean? What new organizational models become possible? How do we ensure accessibility and inclusion? What governance structures best serve these communities? What values must we uphold? Are business models going to shift? And how do other frontier technologies – from AI to energy – fit into the equation?

These questions require thoughtful discourse and exploration—precisely what Bedrock aims to provide.

Our Mission

Bedrock's mission centers on three key objectives:

1. Shape the cultural narrative for the onchain economy. We want to give people something to believe in. By fostering conversation and promoting the most creative, promising ideas from onchain builders and thinkers, we aim to lay the foundations for a truly unique and inspiring narrative of an onchain future.

2. Spotlighting builders and providing the narrative context that helps their work reach the masses. We won’t just be talking about Base, but we believe that Base is the current home for serious builders creating real onchain products with a vision of a better future. Beyond speculative cycles, we highlight teams building sustainable solutions addressing real-world needs.

Our Approach

While we hope to expand to many forms of media in the near future, we believe that great longform writing is both scarce and necessary for the formation of a rich onchain culture.

Through a focused editorial approach, Bedrock will serve as the ideological home for the onchain ecosystem:

• Bedrock Newsletter: A focused, opinionated digest of news, fundraising, and curated ideas with analytical commentary—setting the pulse for our ongoing conversation.

• Essays: Thought-provoking analytical pieces exploring ideas, opinions, business models, onchain philosophy, and market evolution. These 1000-2000 word explorations aim to build a strong cultural foundation for the onchain economy.

• Profiles: Deep dives into select teams and projects combining world-class storytelling with technical substance.

Each piece maintains high editorial standards with an emphasis on substantive insights over hype. Our work is designed to serve both immediate informational needs and create long-term value for the ecosystem.

An Onchain Renaissance

Our ecosystem needs those who articulate a vision of the future just as much as it needs those who build it. When these forces work in harmony—when builders are supported by compelling narratives and thoughtful visions—that’s when the future we want to see can really be built.

Bedrock is a conversation. We invite builders, thinkers, and community members to contribute their perspectives, challenge assumptions, and help us collectively define what an onchain future should look like.

By creating a space that amplifies builders and shapes our collective ideas, we hope to play our part in bridging the gap between onchain and the rest of the internet. 

The stories we tell today will inspire the builders of tomorrow. Let the onchain renaissance begin.

Bedrock – the full publication – will launch in April. In the meantime, we’ll be publishing our weekly newsletter here on Paragraph. Subscribe to stay updated.

Our first newsletter edition will be published on Monday, March 17th.