What You Can Do in the Base EcosystemIf you’ve been hearing about Base but aren’t sure what it actually is, here’s the short version. Base is a Layer 2 blockchain built by Coinbase using the OP Stack, the same open-source framework that powers Optimism. This makes Base fast, affordable, and fully compatible with Ethereum. But Base isn’t just another network. Over time, it has become one of the most active and creative ecosystems in crypto, a place where builders, traders, and creators experim...

Over the past week, a quiet revolution has been stirring in crypto circles. Developers, investors, and tech analysts are suddenly talking about something called x402. It’s not a token, not a DeFi protocol, and not another hype cycle. Instead, it’s a piece of technology that could redefine how the internet handles money. x402 takes its name from an old HTTP status code, 402 – Payment Required, which has existed since the 1990s but was never actually used. Coinbase’s developer team has now deci...

I’ve written two articles about Zora before because I genuinely believe the next big meta is the creator onchain economy. This new wave isn’t just about art or speculation, it’s about how value moves directly between creators and their supporters. Platforms like Zora make that possible, allowing collectors to back creators in a transparent and meaningful way. One of the most exciting parts of this ecosystem is the rise of creator coins. If you’re exploring this space and want to invest in a c...

The Zora creator economy keeps evolving, and a handful of creators are setting the tone for what comes next. These aren’t just coins. They’re signals of thought, energy, and community. Here are my top five picks that deserve your attention. 1. choppingblock This one carries real weight. choppingblock isn’t about hype but about substance. The team, Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra, brings sharp, insider analysis on everything shaping crypto. Their coin feels like a...

When news came out that Coinbase bought the UpOnlyTV NFT for $25 million, the internet blew up. Everyone thought Brian Armstrong had just made a wild move for attention. But when you dig deeper, the real story is even more interesting.Because UpOnlyTV wasn’t the main deal. The big move was Coinbase acquiring Echo for $375 million, making it a total of $400 million spent in one strategic sweep. This is one of the boldest and smartest plays we’ve seen from Coinbase in years.Echo: The Heart of t...

Something powerful is happening across the internet. The walls between creators and their audiences are coming down. The platforms that once controlled distribution, visibility, and income are losing their grip. A new creative era is taking shape, and it’s happening onchain. At the front of this movement is Zora, a platform that feels less like a tool and more like a new foundation for creativity. It’s simple, open, and creator-first. Zora gives artists, thinkers, and builders a way to mint t...

For months, the crypto community has been buzzing about the potential for Base — Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 — to launch its own token. That speculation culminated at BaseCamp 2025, where Jesse Pollak, the creator of Base, confirmed that the network is actively exploring a native token. This is a watershed moment, making the idea of a Base airdrop more tangible than ever. But how can you position yourself effectively to maximize your chances? The strategy is straightforward: be active, stay c...