# Tso Thoughts | Apr 2025, A New Day One

**Published by:** [Tso Thoughts](https://paragraph.com/@cryptso/)
**Published on:** 2025-05-08
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@cryptso/day-one

## Content

Welcome to the Tso Thoughts newsletter! Every month, I curate my best thoughts, ideas, and observations on crypto and the industry at large.Mini Apps David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Base lights the spark @farcaster_xyz fans the flames @CoinbaseWallet spreads the wildfire 58 8:25 AM • Apr 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy MiniKit is the fastest and easiest way to build mini apps / frames on @base Use @OnchainKit components out of the box and get distribution on @farcaster_xyz and @CoinbaseWallet on day one What mini app will you build? OnchainKit @OnchainKit Introducing MiniKit The easiest way to build mini apps. Build once. Publish on Warpcast + @coinbasewallet. Finding new users is that easy. Get started: docs.base.org/builderkits/mi… 8 8:26 AM • Apr 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Frames → mini apps 88 9:22 AM • Apr 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Great guide on how to make your mini app go viral on @farcaster_xyz and soon @CoinbaseWallet limone.eth 🍋 (on farcaster) @limone_eth a guide on how to build viral mini-apps on @farcaster_xyz less about complexity, more about tight loops, social moments, and dopamine triggers sharing what we learned from building Farville, Betttr, and helping other teams ship (also: if you need help building yours, 17 5:50 PM • Apr 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Learn what are mini apps, why you should build them, and how they can help your project go viral in 5 minutes Linda Xie @ljxie I made a 5 min video sharing what Farcaster mini apps are and why build them! Let me know if you have any questions and feel free to reach out if you’re interested in building one! 38 4:08 PM • Apr 7, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy More mini apps, coins, and content + more eyeballs on @farcaster_xyz’s social graph = more utility and virality for everyone 82 9:07 AM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Every app should build a mini app farcaster.eth @farcaster_xyz There's a mini app for that. 140 4:50 PM • Apr 11, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy More people should get on @farcaster_xyz. there’s a lot of things being built on @base right now xexcy @xexcy1 more people should get on @farcaster_xyz. there’s a lot of things being built on @base right now 54 10:55 AM • Apr 12, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Launch a mini app and tap into @farcaster_xyz and @CoinbaseWallet’s massive user bases on day 1 Mini apps are a game changer for distribution 89 9:05 AM • Apr 14, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Build a mini app, embed it in the @farcaster_xyz social feed, and let @CoinbaseWallet users come to you Now any builder can go viral 129 9:05 AM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Mini apps are based Base @base Mini apps are based Onchain social is leveling up on @farcaster_xyz with apps that show up straight in your feed, no installs or signing required Facebook apps walked so these could run 25 4:07 PM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Farcade is based Base @base Mini apps are based. @Farcade_AI brings onchain gaming straight inside of @farcaster_xyz. Challenge your friends, earn points, and browse new games that are dropping all the time. It's time to level up. 29 7:00 PM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy FarGuesser is based Base @base Mini apps are based. FarGuesser is an addicting new geography game. 1 location. 1 guess. 30 seconds on the clock. See how you stack up on the @farcaster_xyz leaderboard, and mint your Ws onchain. 3 2:25 PM • Apr 18, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Farville is based Base @base Mini apps are based. Farville by @builders_garden lets you build your dream farm, one harvest at a time. Plant crops and make trades with other farmers playing on @farcaster_xyz to grow your fields. The onchain countryside awaits. 7 2:27 PM • Apr 18, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Titles is based Base @base Mini apps are based. @titlesxyz lets you create AI art using models trained by top artists, all from inside @farcaster_xyz. Your imagination just got a mint button. 6 3:48 PM • Apr 21, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Looking to build a mini app on @base that people love to come back to? Here is the blueprint for designing a mini app that becomes part of someone’s daily rhythm sohey.eth @sohey_eth I’m thrilled to share Thinking Social—the playbook for building social mini‑apps on Base. A clear path to launch winning social experiences: • 4 quick questions to vet your idea • 3 plug‑and‑play patterns—Identity Playgrounds, Co‑Creation Loops & Long‑Term Rituals • 34 6:52 PM • Apr 21, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Warpslot is based Base @base Mini apps are based. @warpslot is a free memecoin dispenser you can play from inside @farcaster_xyz. Get 5 free spins a day and a shot at winning coins, sent right to your wallet. 14 5:10 PM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Paragraph is based Base @base Mini apps are based. @paragraph_xyz lets you read essays and stories as you come across them in your @farcaster_xyz feed. Discover, subscribe, and collect great writing onchain. 9 3:28 PM • Apr 23, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Tip ‘N Earn is based Base @base Mini apps are based. Tip 'N Earn by @kompreni lets you turn likes into tips (automatically) inside @farcaster_xyz. Choose how much you want to tip in USDC and reward great posts with real value. 10 5:10 PM • Apr 24, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Pods is based Base @base Mini apps are based. @podsdotmedia lets you discover and collect podcasts while browsing your @farcaster_xyz feed. A new way to listen, onchain. 9 4:10 PM • Apr 25, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy How to build or update your mini app so it works in the new @CoinbaseWallet dylsteck.eth (on Farcaster) @Dylan_Steck We've been getting tons of questions about how to make sure your mini apps work properly in the upcoming @CoinbaseWallet and today we're excited to share our Mini Apps guide which goes over all of our recommended best practices for mini app developers! docs.base.org/wallet-app/min… 30 12:15 PM • Apr 26, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy If you haven’t tried building a mini app yet, now is a good time Mini apps on @farcaster_xyz will soon be distributed off the shelf to @CoinbaseWallet The real distribution with wallet, auth, notifications, all built in, will hit different 99 9:06 AM • Apr 28, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Mini app Mega distribution 135 6:45 AM • Apr 29, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy A must-watch if you want to get your mini app ready for the new @CoinbaseWallet on day 1 and reach millions of users Build on Base @buildonbase Coinbase Wallet Mini App Builder Workshop x.com/i/broadcasts/1… 10 6:46 AM • Apr 29, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy If you’re building on @base without a mini app, watch this intro from @ljxie and you will change your mind Mini apps on @farcaster_xyz and @CoinbaseWallet are gonna send Build on Base @buildonbase Intro to Farcaster and Mini apps – with @ljxie from @farcaster_xyz x.com/i/broadcasts/1… 26 4:00 PM • Apr 29, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The easiest and fastest way to get your product in the hands of active users? A mini app Mini apps remove the need for an app store launch and can help distribute your product immediately 128 6:16 AM • Apr 30, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy In consumer, distribution is everything Mini apps help supercharge your distribution by leveraging notifications, the @farcaster_xyz social graph, and @CoinbaseWallet users 23 5:28 AM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Builders and creators are about to realize how powerful @CoinbaseWallet distribution is Millions of users will soon access mini apps on @farcaster_xyz, content from @zora, @rodeodotclub, @paragraph_xyz, @podsdotmedia, @cooprecsmusic, and whatever you are cooking on @base 66 8:00 AM • May 2, 2025 Zora David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy If you’re on instagram, pivot to @zora 125 8:20 PM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Coining on @zora is just like making an instagram post But instead you get paid every time someone likes your post Onchain social is good 348 8:38 PM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy How much have you earned from posting on instagram for the past 15 years? Or posting on tiktok for the past 8 years? I guarantee you will earn more posting on @zora your first day :) 85 8:52 AM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Content coins are just instagram posts and tiktoks that show their value in real time 152 8:55 AM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy At a high level, if you’re working on an onchain social product you can either: 1. Build for CT degens 2. Build for the world outside of CT degens If you want to reach + onboard more normies, creators, and artists, it’s not a bad idea to build for the world outside of CT degens 69 10:00 AM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Weekend challenge: onboard a normie friend to the @zora app Then compare it with other ways you would have onboarded a normie friend to crypto Please share your findings, positive and negative 50 12:32 PM • Apr 19, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Remember how pivotal the 2021 NFT cycle was for bringing in mainstream culture and adoption? I believe that content coins will be a similar catalyst 34 12:52 PM • Apr 19, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy NFTs brought in a new wave of users, creators, artists, brands, and investors to crypto in 2021 Content coins will bring in a new wave of users, creators, artists, brands, and investors to crypto in 2025 97 12:55 PM • Apr 19, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy An app that helps creators and artists make money from their content, without requiring them to know anything about crypto That’s a beautiful feat 146 11:08 AM • Apr 20, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Consumer frontend, crypto backend 135 11:10 AM • Apr 20, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The only way out is to accelerate through abundance We need 1,000x more people onchain This is why @base is onboarding new creators who can onboard the world 113 8:55 AM • Apr 21, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Content coins on @base are going viral More positive sum outcomes for creators, more people onchain Dune @Dune 1/ A big weekend for @zora Coins. Following the announcement of the $ZORA token and a wave of activity sparked by a viral content coin on @base, Zora saw record-breaking onchain engagement. Here’s a look at the data — and the context dune.com/zorateam/coins 27 10:05 AM • Apr 21, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Zora doesn’t feel like a crypto app, it feels like a cutting edge social app But the crypto stuff happening under the hood gives creators unique benefits they can’t get in web2 This is the winning formula 184 8:25 AM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy It’s art and creative culture that drives the adoption of new technologies It’s a win for all if @base’s cultural layer thrives 44 8:25 AM • Apr 23, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Culture is the invisible thread that helps or hinders technology adoption 62 8:30 AM • Apr 23, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Zora vs Spotify Nothing better than seeing creators make money onchain Benny Ats @TheBennyAts @zora vs Spotify, a classic case of “difference” - My album anniversary story. 3 years ago, I released a 3 song EP on Spotify with thousands of streams, no earnings whatsoever. I released “Gr8ful” on Zora last month. It’s has done $42k in volume. End of story. Coined on @zora 15 12:56 PM • May 4, 2025 Token Launches David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The alpha is on @base Congrats on the launch, @dennis_qian and @jai_prasad17! DEFINITIVE @DefinitiveFi Definitive $EDGE is now LIVE. CA: 0xED6E000dEF95780fb89734c07EE2ce9F6dcAf110 on @base $EDGE is available for trading on @krakenfx, @Gate_io, @AerodromeFi and Definitive, with more exchanges coming online. CLAIM YOUR AIRDROP (over 124K addresses eligible): >> 20 3:58 PM • Apr 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Coinbase Assets 🛡️ @CoinbaseAssets Assets added to the roadmap today: Reserve Rights (RSR) coinbase.com/blog/increasin… 197 8:00 PM • Apr 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Long term builder looking to launch a token? @base is the place alexander @wagmiAlexander The competition for new token launches is fierce, but it is clear @base has a killer playbook to attract teams: 1) Launch onchain via @AerodromeFi 2) Launch on @coinbase via a Day 1 listing 3) The chance to be integrated into the CB app Who can possibly compete with this? 77 6:06 PM • Apr 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Apps are building sustainable businesses on @base Study long term builders Token Terminal 📊 @tokenterminal ICYMI: The applications on @base generated ~$193.4m in fees during Q1 ‘25. Reported on Token Terminal in real-time. Reported by @coinbase in approx. one month. 84 7:55 PM • Apr 6, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Rain or shine, activity on @base continues to grow rapidly We’re building Base to be the fastest, cheapest, and best place to live your life onchain Nansen 🧭 @nansen_ai There is no denying it — @base isn’t just active, it’s accelerating. From 2.4M to 6.8M transactions in a year. That’s not a trend. That’s traction. 15 8:23 AM • Apr 8, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Coinbase Assets 🛡️ @CoinbaseAssets Coinbase will add support for Wayfinder (PROMPT) on the Base network. Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Transfers for this asset are available on @Coinbase @CoinbaseExch in the regions where trading is supported. 4 10:28 AM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Higher ↑↑↑ aneri.base.eth @0xAneri the formation of an onchain economy - stablecoin transactions increasing - transacting addresses increasing - contracts deployed increasing - transaction volume increasing - tokens created increasing - net inflows increasing - apps increasing 13 4:25 PM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Been noticing all the top projects recently have been TGEing on @base MONK @defi_monk Been noticing all the top projects recently have been TGEing on Base 27 4:28 PM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Base has the fundamental building blocks for break out apps and many are making headway This is the year that @base apps top the charts Jake @immutablejacob Top 5 Crypto Fundraising Rounds this week @blackbird_xyz - $50M > Blockchain-based payment-loyalty app for restaurants > @sparkcapital, @cbventures, & @a16zcrypto @meanwhilelife - $40M > Licensed and regulated provider of Bitcoin life insurance policies > @hiFramework, 43 11:40 AM • Apr 12, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Towns is where communities gather and grow onchain, TGE going live on @base in Q2 The future of messaging is tokenized Towns Protocol @TownsProtocol Introducing $TOWNS – the token that powers communication. Coming Q2 2025. 31 4:18 PM • Apr 15, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Coinbase Assets 🛡️ @CoinbaseAssets Coinbase will add support for tokenbot (CLANKER) on the Base network. Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Transfers for this asset are available on @Coinbase & @CoinbaseExch in the regions where trading is supported. 17 9:32 AM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Happy @zora day zora @zora $ZORA is live. CA: 0x1111111111166b7fe7bd91427724b487980afc69 110 10:50 AM • Apr 23, 2025 Builder Programs David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Base Batches is kicking off in LatAm, Africa, North America, Europe, APAC, and India A structured path to go from buildathon → incubator → demo day It’s time to build on @base Base @base Introducing Base Batches: A global program for builders creating the next wave of onchain apps Join a buildathon ⮕ Earn a spot in an incubator ⮕ Pitch on demo day for funding Top teams that make it to the end will earn a share of up to $1M 17 2:05 PM • Apr 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Build on @base and the Superchain Be rewarded monthly in Retro Funding optimism.eth @Optimism The results are in and Optimism has allocated 2M+ OP for this month's rewards for Dev tooling and Onchain Builders. 58 8:26 PM • Apr 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Build on @base and earn weekly UBI (Universal Builder Income) Build on Base @buildonbase The 100 most active builders on Base last week just received 2 ETH in rewards, distributed by @TalentProtocol. The 2nd round of Builder Rewards kicked off today, and will run until next Monday. Make sure you’re eligible on builderscore.xyz. 18 7:02 PM • Apr 7, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Calling all @base builders: - $500K in funding from @alliancedao and @cbventures - 1:1 mentorship from @jessepollak, @QwQiao, and @lmrankhan - A spot in the next Alliance Accelerator cohort (ALL15) Apply now to the Alliance x Base MVP Hackathon Alliance @alliancedao Announcing the MVP Hackathon with @Base in San Francisco Compete for up to $500K in funding and a spot in the next Alliance Accelerator cohort Application Deadline: April 30th 21 6:32 PM • Apr 8, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy If you are building on Ethereum, you will get noticed. VCs clearly view Ethereum as a top long-term choice for all builders Ecosystem strength, interest from institutions, huge network of devs, funding available, other founders, hackathons with thousands of builders, inspiring Tomasz K. Stańczak @tkstanczak Had tons of VC conversations over the past month. If you are building on Ethereum, you will get noticed. VCs clearly view Ethereum as a top long-term choice for all builders. Ecosystem strength, interest from institutions, huge network of devs, funding available, other founders, 120 6:08 PM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Based programs for based builders We are here to support you at the earliest stages of your journey avatar kyoshi🍃士 @0x0kyoshi over $160M raised by projects @base in q1 2025 still many founders miss out on the support base provides so here’s a breakdown for every based program :) 42 1:45 PM • Apr 13, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Build something incredible in @base Batches and earn a spot at @balajis’ Network School to grow your product Just build it Build on Base @buildonbase Base and the Network School have partnered up to offer 20 top builders from @Base Batches entry to The Network School. The Network School, founded by @balajis, is a frontier community for techno-optimists on an island near Singapore. It’s a place where builders can hone their 17 8:18 AM • Apr 15, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Launching an app or token on @base? Here is a step by step guide to help you navigate launching and growing on Base from pre-launch, launch, to post-launch Launch szn never ends Base @base Launch szn never ends, but it’s hard to know where to start. So we wrote a playbook. Dropping a token? Shipping an app? Sketching out your first idea? The Base Launch Playbook has everything you need to go from zero → onchain. launchonbase.xyz 44 1:32 PM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy We love backing based builders 👊🏽 Hoolie 👊🏽 @HoolieG When we launched @base, we also launched the Base Ecosystem Fund to back exceptional builders bringing the world onchain. 40+ investments later — we're just getting started. Had a great time joining Bill to talk all things Base and @cbventures. Tune in + mint onchain ↓ 14 11:05 AM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Join us next Saturday in SF for the @base x @vercel AI Buildathon Build innovative products leveraging Base tools and @v0 All builders + vibe coders welcome! Build on Base @buildonbase May 17th // Base x @vercel AI Buildathon in San Francisco Buildathons are for everyone. All builders can come and work on innovative products by leveraging @v0 and @base tools. A full day event right by the bay, with two tracks to compete on. More info and RSVP in 46 1:15 PM • May 4, 2025 FarCon Highlights David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy hi farcon nyc 77 3:22 PM • Apr 30, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy the hat stays on 74 3:26 PM • Apr 30, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Spotted on @farcaster_xyz 20 11:10 AM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy onchain creator house 119 6:03 PM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy ship and sip 12 6:12 PM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy farcon summit day 17 8:37 AM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy a new era 235 8:39 AM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The internet existed before the first browser, but it was not user friendly – the browser opened up the internet to everyone in a new way The new @CoinbaseWallet will have the same impact on the global onchain economy as the first browser had on the internet Coinbase Wallet @CoinbaseWallet The new Coinbase Wallet is officially in early limited beta. We’ve rebuilt it from the ground up to bring social and apps to the front, to create a space where everyone can post, share, earn, and explore. All in one place. All onchain. 218 12:42 PM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy real world utility 63 2:10 PM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy full loft 107 2:15 PM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Never been a better time to be a builder @Lior on Farcaster - Farcon NYC @GoldenbergLior All the og's around here at /⁠farcon-nyc @base wallet on beta + mini app builders + farcaster == @wijuwiju0x @carlosecgomes @davidtsocy Bullish to double down on @productclank mini app to be ready to welcome all of basewallet users to support builders! 32 11:40 AM • May 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy the first builders 117 11:55 AM • May 3, 2025 Tweets of the Month David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy With every cycle, the fate of crypto becomes progressively more up to us We control our own destiny 92 8:38 AM • Apr 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Don’t confuse progress made by the price charts And don’t mistake the price charts for progress It’s never as good as it seems, it’s never as bad as it seems 29 9:02 AM • Apr 4, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy New vision, new banner Coinbase Wallet @CoinbaseWallet banner refresh. your home for everything onchain. 22 1:32 PM • Apr 7, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Today is a good day to: 1. Build mini apps 2. Create coins and content 3. Integrate @farcaster_xyz 124 8:50 AM • Apr 9, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy New to @base? Follow @sharafi_eth @__iamcharis @1CrypticPoet @afrochicksnft @BaseJunkie_ @iamveektoria_ @latenightonbase @lucianodeangeIo @QuigleyNFT @RachelOnchain @rachelwilkinsb @RSKAGY @toady_hawk @ZacPrater Incredibly based creators who have stepped up to onboard and 272 9:33 AM • Apr 11, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Keep showing up Be unstoppable Become undeniable Basejunkie.base.eth @BaseJunkie_ Keep showing up, Be unstoppable, Become undeniable. One Year ago today I started "Base Junkie" with the intent of connecting with, learning from and highlighting @base builders. Here's how I went from zero listeners to co-hosting on the @buildonbase account. A short thread 66 8:22 AM • Apr 15, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy System updating ███████▒ 99% Coinbase 🛡️ @coinbase System > updated. 4 1:50 PM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Let them keep doubting, we’re too busy trying new things to bring the whole world onchain David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Base is bringing the whole world onchain Here’s how we’re making it happen: - Supporting onchain consumer apps like @zora, @farcaster_xyz, @paragraph_xyz, @blackbird_xyz, @BracketHQ, @slice__so, @interfacedapp, @rodeodotclub, @podsdotmedia, @cooprecsmusic, and more - Moving 37 11:35 AM • Apr 18, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy We could stay in the last cycle, surrounded by comfort and the ways things have always been done But that’s not what drives the @base ecosystem That’s why we’re always growing, evolving, and challenging the status quo 99 8:00 AM • Apr 24, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Crypto is a 10x improvement for international wire transfers and small business payments Lower fees, instant settlement, and global reach Stand With Crypto Canada 🇨🇦 @StandWCrypto_CA 4 million Canadians own crypto. We’re not a niche, we’re a movement. Keep Canada leading on crypto this election. David Tso, @coinbase Take action and write to your MP today ca.standwithcrypto.org/canadaelection 30 8:46 AM • Apr 25, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy More onchain creativity, more people, more builders 215 8:10 AM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy 80% of all dollars were printed in the last 5 years But there will only ever be 21 million Bitcoin The future of money can’t be printed Coinbase 🛡️ @coinbase The future of money can’t be printed. 108 6:00 PM • May 5, 2025 Consumer Apps / Experiences I Liked David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Science with no gatekeepers At the speed of information Join @bioprotocol V1 on @base now Base @base Scientific funding has long been controlled by legacy institutions, with grant processes that drag on for months or years @bioprotocol is here to make funding faster, cut out middlemen, and bring biotech research onchain A new model is here 45 10:36 AM • Apr 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Crowdmuse v2 is built to help creators win in the AI era Creativity is opportunity Crowdmuse @crowdmuse Introducing Crowdmuse v2 – a social platform enabling creators to turn portfolios into opportunities. Creative portfolios that work for you Train and license your own AI models Collaborate with brands & creators Earn from your creativity 7 4:34 PM • Apr 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Software is now content on @base App Coins are here Ohara @tryoharaAI Introducing App Coins: A token tied directly to your vibe-coded apps & games, now LIVE on @base. In a world of code generation & infinite software, we need to revolutionize how software is monetized and distributed. Now anyone can generate apps and launch App Coins. 64 10:13 AM • Apr 3, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The current token launching and trading ecosystem is in a flawed state This is why @PopPunkOnChain and @steoniy built @g8_keep, a platform where token launches are g8kept from bad actors and deployers earn lifetime revenue from trading fees Protect the launch, protect the users Compass @compassdotfun 1/ This week’s spotlight: @g8_keep by @poppunkonchain and @steoniy g8keep is revolutionizing token launches with front-running prevention and true fairness A Thread 31 1:00 PM • Apr 6, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy @flippplol just launched on @base A great product bringing an easy coin swapping experience with intuitive design and seamless onboarding Give it a flip 56 9:37 AM • Apr 9, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Builders support builders Mint a @BasedChicks, help @eissakilo and his children get closer to their dreams of a better future EISSA KILO @eissakilo I am deeply grateful to everyone who minted a piece of @BasedChicks on @base, contributed by retweeting, or even offered a kind word of support. A special thanks to @davidtsocy, @BB88888888888BB, @Paesan5, @thepeengwin, @ianbydesign, and @itscrunklez for their tremendous support 18 10:18 AM • Apr 10, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Powering @tryoharaAI and @zora Doppler @dopplerprotocol Announcement @zora is now powered by Doppler It’s time to coin your content 20 4:40 PM • Apr 11, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Want to know each person on CT’s credibility? @ethos_network by @0x5f_eth and @benwalther256 is an onchain reputation protocol that enables users to foster trust and penalize bad actors through a system of reviews, vouches, and social slashing Ethos is bringing trust onchain Compass @compassdotfun 1/ This week’s spotlight: @ethos_network by @0x5f_eth and @benwalther256 Ethos is building a decentralized reputation system to combat crypto fraud, creating a trust layer for the onchain economy through credibility scoring A Thread 17 11:00 AM • Apr 13, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Borrow, earn, and pay for apples with @MoonwellDeFi on @base Moonwell @MoonwellDeFi Time for another bite at the apple? 86 11:13 AM • Apr 14, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Phi Board is super based Phi @phi_xyz Introducing Phi Board Phi Board is a new space built on Phi Protocol that allows you to express, organize, and share your onchain story. phi.box ↓ 30 11:45 AM • Apr 14, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Welcome home, @Moca_Network! Excited to be building the largest consumer network together Mocaverse💼🪐 @Moca_Network Everyone is touching Base — but are they really? $MOCA is now live on @base $MOCA is scaling identity, boosting yield, and building community-first onchain experiences Here’s what $MOCA on Base really means 89 10:10 AM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Fido is taking DeFi mobile Love products like @fido_cm – clear value prop, solves onchain UX, and helps onboard new users to DeFi Go download it from the app store today, congrats on the launch @eth_jb and @sang_chough! Fido @fido_cm Say hi to Fido A DeFi neobank: powering a new way to save, send, and spend onchain Backed by @alliancedao and built on @base 16 11:08 AM • Apr 16, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Just minted 10 @BasedTopi and pulled this bad boy Congrats on the drop @latenightonbase and @BaseJunkie_! Topi @BasedTopi Public Mint is NOW LIVE. Featured Front and Center Trending on @CoinbaseWallet. No whitelist. No barriers. Just vibes. Welcome to The Tribe Mint basedmediax.com/mint Or on Coinbase Wallet wallet.coinbase.com/home 33 1:30 PM • Apr 17, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Products that rock the DeFi mullet hold the key to onboarding the masses @fido_cm by @sang_chough and @eth_jb is an incredibly sleek and simple app for earning boosted yield on your savings No need to understand chains or DeFi protocols, Fido takes care of everything for you Compass @compassdotfun 1/ This week’s spotlight is @fido_cm by @sang_chough and @eth_jb Fido is making saving smarter and simpler by bringing DeFi-powered yields to everyone—no crypto expertise required A Thread 13 10:33 AM • Apr 20, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Tokenize everything Upside @UpsideFun Introducing <metacoins> on @Base One coin for every link on the internet. One million total supply per coin. One percent fee to stakers. Why <metacoins> are the next meta that matters in crypto ↓ 48 10:36 AM • Apr 20, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Using the @flaunchgg API, anyone can build an app like fleets (with 100% revenue share coming very soon ) Coin and tokenize everything nobi @0xnobi introducing fleets take a photo, coin it, earn from it moments are fleeting, but they don't have to be fleets.wtf 19 10:30 AM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Congrats on $100M @ClizaSystems! All you need to do is post “hey cliza” with a coin name on X to launch and earn fees with each trade What’s stopping you, anon? Cliza Systems @ClizaSystems Celebrating $100M+ in CLIZA ecosystem coins trading volume! Here's to the next 100M, 500M and the big B! 40 1:30 PM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Baseline replaces tokenomics design and traditional market makers with code Every token deserves a @BaselineMarkets unbanksy(real) @unbanksyETH Launching tokens is THE hardest tasks founders have to do. It's harder than finding pmf bc while you can fail and pivot toward a fit, you cannot "fail" your price chart or community. This is why @BaselineMarkets is helping builders with tokenomics, on autopilot. 21 1:48 PM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Consumer crypto demands rethinking UX from first principles, and that’s exactly what @rodeodotclub did for their latest update Abstracting away crypto for end users is how we get closer to mainstream adoption Rodeo @rodeodotclub Rodeo is state of the art. No seed phrases. No ETH for gas. No wallet prompts. Still 100% onchain. Here’s how it all works under the hood ↓ 6 1:55 PM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Cool to see @panicdotfun leveraging content coins Built on @base and @zora panic.fun @panicdotfun PANIC turns NFTs into programmable market objects you can mint a coin from any NFT the artist doesnt need to touch it but they get part of the supply bc attribution is built in 26 3:26 PM • Apr 22, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy A new AI-powered assistant that scans crypto twitter chaos, smart money moves, and all kinds of coins to surface the signal @EdgenTech is for everyone Launching on @base soon Edgen @EdgenTech People always say "dO yOuR oWn ReSeArCh" and you'll catch Alpha early. 1% actually know how. We built Edgen for the 1% who do ...and the 99% who wish they do. Edgen is for everyone. Join the winning side. 21 4:13 PM • Apr 23, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Already saving on @base? Save even more with @nook_savings nook @nook_savings New V3 of the Nook site is live Welcome to the new way to save 3x the rate of your bank account DM us with any questions or feedback powered by @base @MoonwellDeFi @privy_io 6 4:34 PM • Apr 23, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy A new, social, digital art platform with a twist Price rises by 10% every mint Only on @base Echow ✨ @echowxyz ECHOW APP IS LIVE Have you explored yet? Open our site on mobile + download, the gallery is now in your hands. Start collecting now ↴ 43 12:36 PM • Apr 24, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Wow what an honor, thank you for the feature @spiral_panic <3 Can’t wait for @PanicNFTs to drop! ?an!c @PanicNFTs Introducing: Honorary Surv!vors EP: 13 Featuring: @davidtsocy Meet David Tso — a relentless optimist and problem solver driving ecosystem growth at @base. He is all about backing builders, scaling products, and making builders onchain feel at home. “"Base is where the 18 5:00 PM • Apr 24, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The @flippplol app by @artignatyev and @heyalsu has become my daily driver for trading on mobile Smooth UI, fast-paced, fun, social, and you can even create your own coins in the app Great way to onboard gen z and millennials to have fun with coins and onchain culture on @base Compass @compassdotfun 1/ This week’s spotlight is Flipp (@flippplol) by @artignatyev and @heyalsu Flipp is making crypto effortless, anyone can get started with just an email A Thread 53 9:58 AM • Apr 27, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Onchain creators deserve BETR @betrmint is here to help Toady Hawk @toady_hawk BETRMINT: Mint, Spin & Win! Introducing a $BETR way to support onchain creators, by gamifying the process of collecting their content inside a @farcaster_xyz miniapp. Follow @betrmint to be notified of the first game TOMORROW, and read on for a brief thread about the app and 7 3:45 PM • Apr 28, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Welcome to @base, @zed_champions! Giddy up ZED CHAMPIONS @zed_champions ZED Champions is live on @Base. Race smart. Breed strong. Run the future! LFG!!! @ZEDtoken 40 5:23 PM • Apr 28, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Disinformation spreads like wildfire @Prithvir12 and @yoshi_eth2 are building @factcheckdotfun on @base to fight fake news with information markets Salute to @patrykadas for the incredible video Base @base The internet made it easy to share information. It also made it easy to lie. @factcheckdotfun is a new onchain app where anyone can challenge a headline, open a market, and get rewarded for being right. (Only available outside the US) 23 11:52 AM • May 1, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Paperview is a simple new mini app built by @0x_Lucas and @eabnelson to get you paid for what you post Post anything you want (alpha, behind-the-scenes content, hot takes) and set a price from $0.01 - $1M Fans pay once to access it, you get paid USDC instantly on @base Base @base An onchain internet changes how creators get paid. @paperview_media is a mini app that lets you post what you want, set a price, and get paid in USDC when fans unlock it. A new way to earn from social, made simple. 16 1:55 PM • May 2, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Take care of the ecosystem and the ecosystem will take care of you Thank you @loffyllama – it’s an honor to serve @base builders and creators Loffyllama @loffyllama Shouting out @davidtsocy — one of the sharpest minds and most dedicated hearts building on @base. Through insightful guides, thoughtful writing, and tireless support for new builders, David’s been a cornerstone of this ecosystem. He’s constantly championing consumer apps, 60 8:32 AM • May 5, 2025 Infrastructure / Tooling Updates David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Flashblocks will make @base 2x faster than Solana and the fastest EVM chain to date Coming to mainnet in a few weeks jesse.base.eth @jessepollak 200ms blocktimes on @base are going to feel SO GOOD counting down the days 237 12:55 PM • Apr 14, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Stage 1 decentralization shipping in Q2 Decentralization remains a P0 for @base tom.base.eth @neodaoist hello builders one of our guiding principles at @base is to Build in the Open — examples include our open source / open standards work on op-enclave and EIP-5792, our contributions to Ethereum L1 like EIP-4844 and blob/acc, and our sharing of the ongoing evolution of the 66 4:22 PM • Apr 15, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy The whole world will run on stablecoins soon Coinbase 🛡️ @coinbase Let's do this, @PayPal. We're teaming up to advance stablecoin payments. 329 8:32 AM • Apr 24, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Base is for everyone Welcome to @base, @BinanceUS Binance.US 🇺🇸 @BinanceUS BREAKING: Binance.US now supports Base Transfer $ETH & $USDC via Base, with support for more assets to come! @Base is an Ethereum layer 2 that aims to bring the next billion users onchain by providing fast and low-cost transactions. Read: 72 8:53 AM • Apr 25, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy Still day one Stage 1 decentralization shipping this quarter hoobi.eth 💗 (Stage 2 incarnate) @hubkotl Just in - @base has overtaken long-time leader @arbitrum in TVS (Total Value Secured) on @l2beat ($11.42B vs. $11.38B) @jessepollak looks like just coining things is the answer after all! 44 4:16 PM • Apr 25, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy S̶t̶a̶g̶e̶ ̶1̶ ̶o̶r̶ ̶b̶u̶s̶t̶ Stage 2 or bust Base @base Base has reached Stage 1 Decentralization We're building the foundation for a truly open, global onchain economy 126 12:00 PM • Apr 29, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy It’s official on @l2beat L2BEAT 💗 @l2beat We are not losing momentum this week - Base is now Stage 1 on L2BEAT! 2025 is truly the year of Stage 1 rollups! What does it mean for Base? 27 6:34 AM • Apr 30, 2025 David Tso (dave.base.eth) @davidtsocy 200ms effective blocktimes coming to a based chain near you Limitless @trylimitless The odds of Base's TPS exceeding Solana in 2025 increased by 3% today. Can @base pull this off? bit.ly/base-tps 95 7:38 AM • May 1, 2025 And that’s my monthly roundup! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and follow me to stay in the loop.Follow David Tso

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