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Your new home for everything onchain
The new internet is onchain and social.
Get a first look at the feed inside the new Coinbase Wallet beta.
Get a first look at the feed inside the new Coinbase Wallet beta.
The new @CoinbaseWallet is going to make onchain 100x better than online
Secure messaging + money + AI agents + mini apps
All in the new @CoinbaseWallet
All in the new @CoinbaseWallet
Secure, encrypted messaging is coming to the new Coinbase Wallet, powered by @xmtp_. DMs and group chats are about to get a whole lot more powerful.
- Talk with AI Agents
- Make trades in real-time
- Use mini apps directly in the chat
- Talk with AI Agents
- Make trades in real-time
- Use mini apps directly in the chat
The new @CoinbaseWallet will be one of the top super apps in the world
As esports redefined the meaning of being an athlete, crypto is redefining the financial system to make economic freedom possible for all
Pumped to see the @riotgames and @coinbase worlds collide as a washed up @LeagueOfLegends player
Pumped to see the @riotgames and @coinbase worlds collide as a washed up @LeagueOfLegends player
Leveling up.
Coinbase is now the exclusive crypto exchange for @lolesports and @ValorantEsports global events.
Coinbase is now the exclusive crypto exchange for @lolesports and @ValorantEsports global events.
The most trusted crypto exchange → the most comprehensive crypto exchange
We are acquiring @DeribitOfficial to build the most powerful global crypto platform—bringing spot, futures, and options together under one roof.
Crypto is here to stay
Crypto: welcome to the S&P 500! This is a big deal. The S&P 500 is arguably the most tracked & influential index in the world, is a 401(k) cornerstone, and a magnet for institutional capital. It’s a great day for @coinbase - our customers, employees, retail and institutional
The move of @coinbase’s business onchain is happening in real time
The next phase of crypto adoption is coming
The next phase of crypto adoption is coming
Every asset will be onchain
And @base will be their home
And @base will be their home
cbADA, cbDOGE, cbLTC, cbXRP coming soon.
These assets are not yet live or available. We will announce their launch at a later date.
These assets are not yet live or available. We will announce their launch at a later date.
Base is for everyone, every asset, and every community
The @coinbase <> @base DeFi mullet is going vertical
Bitcoin-backed loans on @MorphoLabs crossed $0.5B+ in collateral. Total loan originations grew $100M → $300M+ in just a month.
In other words, the DeFi mullet is going vertical.
In other words, the DeFi mullet is going vertical.
Onchain social platforms > offchain social platforms
Create onchain, earn more, and own your content
Create onchain, earn more, and own your content
Web3 consumer is winning with apps like @farcaster_xyz and @zora, both built on Base.
@davidtsocy from the @base team explains why.
@davidtsocy from the @base team explains why.
Base is enabling decentralized social to get content creators paid
Base is enabling decentralized social to get content creators paid
Onchain social will dramatically increase the share of economics going to users, builders, and creators
Onchain turns social networks from walled gardens into wallet gardens
You can now tip any token (@USDC, @zora content coin, project token, etc.) each time you like, comment, follow, recast, quote cast someone on @farcaster_xyz
Come join the new global onchain economy being built on @base
Come join the new global onchain economy being built on @base
I now tip 10¢ of the @base is for everyone content coin alongside every like, comment, and repost I do on @farcaster_xyz
great example of the onchain flywheel: create great content on @zora, use that content to reward others with @noicedotso.
base is for everyone.
great example of the onchain flywheel: create great content on @zora, use that content to reward others with @noicedotso.
base is for everyone.
Why microtransations at scale on @base are a huge unlock:
For builders / creators – this is a brand new way to reach active wallets and get discovery
For users / everyday people – this a brand new way to make their first $100 on the internet and get onchain
For builders / creators – this is a brand new way to reach active wallets and get discovery
For users / everyday people – this a brand new way to make their first $100 on the internet and get onchain
it's now possible to do microtransactions at scale on @base (e.g. send a cent every time you engage)
who is building products that takes advantage of this new paradigm?
who is building products that takes advantage of this new paradigm?
Crypto can eliminate the geographic lottery and level the playing field for everyone, everywhere
We need more builders innovating and pushing boundaries in the right direction
@base teams like @noicedotso, @tipnearn, @zora, @rodeodotclub, @Mamo_agent are setting great examples
We need more builders innovating and pushing boundaries in the right direction
@base teams like @noicedotso, @tipnearn, @zora, @rodeodotclub, @Mamo_agent are setting great examples
Base builders are shaping the onchain creator economy on @ethereum
Ethereum App Builders #8 - The Onchain Creator Economy
May 28 @ 6:30PM UTC
→ How Ethereum lets creators connect directly with fans
→ Why onchain tools shift power to creators
With @podsdotmedia, @CryptoSapiens_, @bpdotfun, @wearehume
Set a reminder
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May 28 @ 6:30PM UTC
→ How Ethereum lets creators connect directly with fans
→ Why onchain tools shift power to creators
With @podsdotmedia, @CryptoSapiens_, @bpdotfun, @wearehume
Set a reminder
x.com/i/spaces/1jMKg…
For years, crypto only had infra builders
Today, the infra is finally ready and founders on @base + @farcaster_xyz who understand brand, marketing, and distribution are all building viral mini apps that are onboarding the next wave of users
Now’s the time to push – join us!!
Today, the infra is finally ready and founders on @base + @farcaster_xyz who understand brand, marketing, and distribution are all building viral mini apps that are onboarding the next wave of users
Now’s the time to push – join us!!
Things are happening on the purple app feat @base builders
Study @qrcoindotfun
One of the best onchain native tools out there that you can leverage for distribution
One of the best onchain native tools out there that you can leverage for distribution
$QR is for attention.
- in the last 3 days, @noicedotso doubled their X following and 5X'd their farcaster following after @srijancse won our auction to drive it attention
$QR is for airdrops.
- in the last 2 days, our auction winners have received 2 airdrops from @betrmint by
- in the last 3 days, @noicedotso doubled their X following and 5X'd their farcaster following after @srijancse won our auction to drive it attention
$QR is for airdrops.
- in the last 2 days, our auction winners have received 2 airdrops from @betrmint by
The new peer to peer token economies that @noicedotso will kickstart is going to be epic
You will soon be able to tip any token through your social interactions to bring the next billion people onchain
You will soon be able to tip any token through your social interactions to bring the next billion people onchain
Community flywheel the end-game = @noicedotso
It takes a village to build a global onchain economy
it takes a village to raise a child.
the village behind, $noice that invisible to u but they're our backbone:
@0FJAKE/@qrcoindotfun,
@m00npapi, @JackDishman + cterio/@clankeronbase, @rish_neynar + team / @rish_neynar,
eric, saumya, jesse, luca, david / @base team [love u]
the village behind, $noice that invisible to u but they're our backbone:
@0FJAKE/@qrcoindotfun,
@m00npapi, @JackDishman + cterio/@clankeronbase, @rish_neynar + team / @rish_neynar,
eric, saumya, jesse, luca, david / @base team [love u]
Noice is a new mini app by @HeetTike, @srijancse, @0xDiv, @parzuko, and @_vhawk19_ that lets anyone tip any token each time they interact with someone else on @farcaster_xyz, and soon X
Create great content and get rewarded by your friends
Earn your first crypto, don’t buy it
Create great content and get rewarded by your friends
Earn your first crypto, don’t buy it
This week’s 
mini app spotlight is @noicedotso by @heettike and @srijancse on @farcaster_xyz
Noice is turning social interactions into a peer to peer economy
Every like, comment, or follow can trigger real token flows
mini app spotlight is @noicedotso by @heettike and @srijancse on @farcaster_xyzNoice is turning social interactions into a peer to peer economy
Every like, comment, or follow can trigger real token flows
Looks like we are getting a farcaster szn on @base
Looks like we are getting a farcaster szn on base
The onchain flywheel on @base + @farcaster_xyz in full effect
There are so many lego blocks that builders can leverage to grow their onchain apps
There are so many lego blocks that builders can leverage to grow their onchain apps
many thanks to @base for the builder support all along.
@revealcamfun is born and raised from @farcaster_xyz & @base
inspired by @trystealcam
gtm boost w/ amps dot fun @philmohun
dms automated w/ percs @chinmaydoteth
thinking of next:
@noicedotso @qrcoindotfun
@revealcamfun is born and raised from @farcaster_xyz & @base
inspired by @trystealcam
gtm boost w/ amps dot fun @philmohun
dms automated w/ percs @chinmaydoteth
thinking of next:
@noicedotso @qrcoindotfun
Farcaster is the best place to build a v0 because:
> each profile has a wallet by default
> access to all user level data, content is onchain (and free to build on)
> the tipping culture existed
> home to most builders, creators & yappers on @base
> each profile has a wallet by default
> access to all user level data, content is onchain (and free to build on)
> the tipping culture existed
> home to most builders, creators & yappers on @base
tl;dr on @farcaster_xyz, @noicedotso & making your first $100:
noice lets you earn tips in crypto every time you get a like, follow, comment or quote cast. farcaster is the best place to build a v0 because:
> each profile has a wallet by default
> access to all user level data,
noice lets you earn tips in crypto every time you get a like, follow, comment or quote cast. farcaster is the best place to build a v0 because:
> each profile has a wallet by default
> access to all user level data,
The best builders on @base are bidding to win @qrcoindotfun auctions
The onchain attention machine is compounding bigger by the day
The onchain attention machine is compounding bigger by the day
Get paid to get a daily dose of alpha via @qrcoindotfun.
It sounds too good to be true, but it's not.
It's the future of onchain advertising.
Here's how it works:
Everyday, we run an onchain auction for attention.
The winner gets to direct our growing distribution to any
It sounds too good to be true, but it's not.
It's the future of onchain advertising.
Here's how it works:
Everyday, we run an onchain auction for attention.
The winner gets to direct our growing distribution to any
QR is a mini app by @0FJAKE that runs a daily auction where the top bidder gets to choose the link that the QR points to for a day
It has already produced alpha on top projects like @noicedotso, @revealcamfun, etc.
Discover one cool new thing onchain everyday with @qrcoindotfun
It has already produced alpha on top projects like @noicedotso, @revealcamfun, etc.
Discover one cool new thing onchain everyday with @qrcoindotfun
This week’s mini app spotlight is @qrcoindotfun by @0FJAKE on @farcaster_xyz
QR is turning a simple QR code into the Times Square for the internet
Every auction win lets you point the world’s attention to any site you choose
mini app spotlight is @qrcoindotfun by @0FJAKE on @farcaster_xyz QR is turning a simple QR code into the Times Square for the internet
Every auction win lets you point the world’s attention to any site you choose
warriors - wolves
This week was another reminder that the @base core team is absolutely GOATed 
I’m humbled daily and have never been more bullish on where we’re headed together
I’m humbled daily and have never been more bullish on where we’re headed together
weekends are for builders
We had an incredible @base summit in SF
It’s inspiring to collab with the best team in the industry committed to building a global onchain economy and hear from the brightest minds in consumer tech like @fredwilson
Leaving energized and full of new ideas
It’s inspiring to collab with the best team in the industry committed to building a global onchain economy and hear from the brightest minds in consumer tech like @fredwilson
Leaving energized and full of new ideas
sf is so back (never left)
In the @base ecosystem, we enjoy the good times together, and we are there for each other when we face our inevitable challenges as well
We build together, we grow together, and we win together
We build together, we grow together, and we win together
What does it mean to be based?
1. Working hard
2. Staying positive
3. Putting the team over the individual
4. Pushing boundaries with creativity
5. Doing the right thing
Stay based
1. Working hard
2. Staying positive
3. Putting the team over the individual
4. Pushing boundaries with creativity
5. Doing the right thing
Stay based
what does it mean to be based?
Coming together is a beginning
Keeping together is progress
Working together is success
Keeping together is progress
Working together is success
The future of Ethereum is all of us
The future of Ethereum is Coinbase
The future of Ethereum is You
The future of Ethereum is BlockRock
The future of Ethereum is Privacy Pools
The future of Ethereum is Uniswap
The future of Ethereum is Lido
The future of Ethereum is Starknet
The future of Ethereum is Polygon
The
The future of Ethereum is You
The future of Ethereum is BlockRock
The future of Ethereum is Privacy Pools
The future of Ethereum is Uniswap
The future of Ethereum is Lido
The future of Ethereum is Starknet
The future of Ethereum is Polygon
The
Base is for everyone
Base 是所有人的
Base सभी के लिए है
Base es para todos
Base est pour tout le monde
Base متاح للجميع
Base সবার জন্য
Base é para todos
Base для всех
Base سب کے لیے ہے
Base untuk semua orang
Base ist für alle
Base は誰にでも使えます
Base ni kwa kila mtu
Base
Base 是所有人的
Base सभी के लिए है
Base es para todos
Base est pour tout le monde
Base متاح للجميع
Base সবার জন্য
Base é para todos
Base для всех
Base سب کے لیے ہے
Base untuk semua orang
Base ist für alle
Base は誰にでも使えます
Base ni kwa kila mtu
Base
Base is built for builders and creators
Mini apps are the magic format that will get billions of people onchain
If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority
If you don’t write your own story, someone else will do it for you
More support for the winners of @base batches
We’re building the best global buildathon → incubator → demo day pipeline for the next generation of onchain apps
We’re building the best global buildathon → incubator → demo day pipeline for the next generation of onchain apps
We’re excited to partner with @base to launch IncuBase, an incubator program for onchain startups across India, Africa & APAC.
Over the next four weeks, 30 winning teams from Base Batches will refine products, test distribution, sharpen pitches & build for real users.
More
Over the next four weeks, 30 winning teams from Base Batches will refine products, test distribution, sharpen pitches & build for real users.
More
The @base trader’s handbook
Builders and traders in the Base community are stronger and better than anywhere else.
The energy is electric right now, and there is so much in the pipe the next 3 months.
Launchpads:
- @virtuals_io products are incredible and keep coming, what a team.
- @clankeronbase builds
The energy is electric right now, and there is so much in the pipe the next 3 months.
Launchpads:
- @virtuals_io products are incredible and keep coming, what a team.
- @clankeronbase builds
Build whatever you love on @base and we will support you
LFB
all thanks to @revealcamfun launch and all the support from @base team like @jessepollak @drewcoffman @0xAneri @Oxxbid @davidtsocy
LFB
all thanks to @revealcamfun launch and all the support from @base team like @jessepollak @drewcoffman @0xAneri @Oxxbid @davidtsocy
The future of @base belongs to all of us
Base is for everyone
Why? Because @base will be stronger if we have a wide range of contributors with different perspectives
Why? Because @base will be stronger if we have a wide range of contributors with different perspectives
Base is going global 
And @base’s ecosystem will be stronger than ever before thanks to the hard work of our country leads
And @base’s ecosystem will be stronger than ever before thanks to the hard work of our country leads
At @Base we’ve just hired 7 Country Leads to accelerate global growth.
It’s an absolute privilege to introduce you to the new team members:
Singapore: @Nibel_eth
Argentina: @Saldasoro
UK + Europe: @_clemens__
Brazil: @gui_bettanin
West Africa: @Sir_Damilare
Central
It’s an absolute privilege to introduce you to the new team members:
Singapore: @Nibel_ethArgentina: @SaldasoroUK + Europe: @_clemens__Brazil: @gui_bettaninWest Africa: @Sir_DamilareCentral
Build on @flaunchgg, keep 100% of the revenue 
Our biggest update yet is here 
Flaunch v1.1 is LIVE!
→ build and vibe code launchpads in minutes
→ no fees, no cut
→ builders and creators earn up to 100% of the revenue
→ set starting market caps lower than ever
More tools. Less barriers.
Flaunch v1.1 is LIVE!
→ build and vibe code launchpads in minutes
→ no fees, no cut
→ builders and creators earn up to 100% of the revenue
→ set starting market caps lower than ever
More tools. Less barriers.
Thank you @Cheeze for rewarding @Base Batches builders around the world 
Starting today, @compassdotfun will be posting weekly mini app demo videos to showcase the power of mini apps on @farcaster_xyz
Mini apps are full-functionality apps that show up straight in your feed, no installs required
First up, @paperview_media by @0x_Lucas and @eabnelson
Mini apps are full-functionality apps that show up straight in your feed, no installs required
First up, @paperview_media by @0x_Lucas and @eabnelson
This week’s mini app spotlight is @paperview_media by @0x_Lucas and @eabnelson on @farcaster_xyz
Paperview is the new way to share content
Post anything from alpha to tasks, just set your own price, and get paid instantly in USDC
mini app spotlight is @paperview_media by @0x_Lucas and @eabnelson on @farcaster_xyzPaperview is the new way to share content
Post anything from alpha to tasks, just set your own price, and get paid instantly in USDC
If you’re new to @base, make sure to check out this starter pack from @Metopia_xyz to help you navigate the ecosystem
Welcome home
Welcome home
NEW MISSION ALERT @jessepollak
Starter Pack: For New Builders on Base @base
Learning Objectives:
- Discover the vision behind Base and learn how it can benefit you.
- Understand the mission and technology that drive Base.
- Learn how these innovations come together to
Starter Pack: For New Builders on Base @base Learning Objectives:
- Discover the vision behind Base and learn how it can benefit you.
- Understand the mission and technology that drive Base.
- Learn how these innovations come together to
Congrats on the successful mint @Basenjiofficial!
Basenji NFTs on @base have officially been revealed on @opensea and in your @CoinbaseWallet
Show off your new NFT in the comments below and change your PFPs - we want to see what you got!
opensea.io/collection/bas…
$BENJI
Show off your new NFT in the comments below and change your PFPs - we want to see what you got!
opensea.io/collection/bas…
$BENJI
Farville by @limone_eth is one of the hottest mini apps on @farcaster_xyz rn that lets you build your dream farm with your frens
Farville is cruising at 5K DAU, 12K MAU, and 4.2M opens/month – all from one mini app
If you haven’t tried building a mini app yet, this is your sign
Farville is cruising at 5K DAU, 12K MAU, and 4.2M opens/month – all from one mini app
If you haven’t tried building a mini app yet, this is your sign
This week’s mini app spotlight is Farville by @limone_eth on @farcaster_xyz
Farville is your digital garden adventure
Grow, harvest, and compete with frens
mini app spotlight is Farville by @limone_eth on @farcaster_xyzFarville is your digital garden adventure
Grow, harvest, and compete with frens
The @cookiedotfun team is building a new kind of creator InfoFi network and I’m in
Are you?
cookie.fun/accounts/66b3c…
Are you?
cookie.fun/accounts/66b3c…
Any web2 writer can now auto-crosspost all their writing on @paragraph_xyz
The best part is it’s 100% automated with strictly upside for writers
Easiest way to bring writers and their audience onchain
The best part is it’s 100% automated with strictly upside for writers
Easiest way to bring writers and their audience onchain
Introducing a new way to grow your audience and get more from your writing.
Automatically crosspost from Medium, Substack, Ghost, and more to Paragraph — reach new readers, spark deeper discussion, and unlock new ways for people to support your work.
Automatically crosspost from Medium, Substack, Ghost, and more to Paragraph — reach new readers, spark deeper discussion, and unlock new ways for people to support your work.
Fun fact: @startupoppa and @pkayfire built 15 apps on @base over the past two years and each has been a banger
Love seeing artists explore and get creative with reveal coins on @revealcamfun
Love seeing artists explore and get creative with reveal coins on @revealcamfun
“Coin to conceal. Buy to reveal.”
@revealcamfun from @startupoppa and @pkayfire lets you drop anything you want and pixelate it behind a token. Once someone buys 10M, they can reveal the image.
@Stalomir is unveiling alien lore. @SHL0MS is expanding “ ”.
Yours to unveil.
@revealcamfun from @startupoppa and @pkayfire lets you drop anything you want and pixelate it behind a token. Once someone buys 10M, they can reveal the image.
@Stalomir is unveiling alien lore. @SHL0MS is expanding “ ”.
Yours to unveil.
Play L( )NG term games with L( )NG term people
The Internet capital markets are broken.
Enter L❨⇡❩NG
A provably fair auction platform to trade and launch projects built for long-term conviction, not quick extraction. Now live on @base
Enter L❨⇡❩NG
A provably fair auction platform to trade and launch projects built for long-term conviction, not quick extraction. Now live on @base
Project building on @base is the #1 product on @ProductHunt today
We already vibe code, now it’s time to vibe raise with @longdotxyz
We already vibe code, now it’s time to vibe raise with @longdotxyz
LONG → vibe raise
LONG is now live on @ProductHunt and ranked as the top product of the day.
We unlock fair and sustainable Internet capital markets for any builder in the world.
Launch your project for free with X, and start building your community of supporters.
LONG is now live on @ProductHunt and ranked as the top product of the day.
We unlock fair and sustainable Internet capital markets for any builder in the world.
Launch your project for free with X, and start building your community of supporters.
AI needs payment rails
Onchain is the ideal stack
Onchain is the ideal stack
Today, @coinbasedev is announcing x402: an open standard/protocol to bring onchain payments to the web. Join us in killing the API key, and making the agentic and payable web a reality. All in one line of code.
Imagine a future where crypto is the default to pay for *anything*.
Imagine a future where crypto is the default to pay for *anything*.
Sub accounts are like magic
No wallet pop-ups or browser extensions = 10x user experience
No wallet pop-ups or browser extensions = 10x user experience
Sub Accounts on mainnet soon! See how easy it is to build with them :)
Sub accounts are here
No wallet pop-ups, more fine-grained spend limits, and all the benefits of having one universal account
No wallet pop-ups, more fine-grained spend limits, and all the benefits of having one universal account
quick demo of *automatic* sub accounts: get rid of wallet confirmation popups in your app without having to worry about funding flows with 4 lines of code
Pectra is the people’s upgrade
0/ the biggest ethereum upgrade since the merge is coming.
and this time, you’ll feel it.
it’s called pectra and here’s why it matters
a guest thread by @binji_x ↓
and this time, you’ll feel it.
it’s called pectra and here’s why it matters
a guest thread by @binji_x ↓
With a stablecoin balance on @stripe, you get dollar access and can send and receive funds globally in both US dollars and USDC on @base in over 100 countries
Stablecoins are the trojan horse for the mass adoption of crypto
Stablecoins are the trojan horse for the mass adoption of crypto
Introducing Stablecoin Financial Accounts. Hold a stablecoin balance. Send and receive funds with fiat and crypto rails. Accessible from 101 countries: docs.stripe.com/crypto/stablec….
Pectra and EIP-7702 are now live on @base
Lower fees + smarter wallets = one step closer to bringing the world onchain
Lower fees + smarter wallets = one step closer to bringing the world onchain
The Superchain has upgraded.
Pectra landed on Ethereum L1 on Wednesday. Today, just 48 hours later, the Superchain becomes the first L2 ecosystem to turn it on: together.
Pectra landed on Ethereum L1 on Wednesday. Today, just 48 hours later, the Superchain becomes the first L2 ecosystem to turn it on: together.
Meet the @Base Services Hub
Your one‑stop directory for exclusive discounts on Base services that help you ship faster and scale further
LFB
Your one‑stop directory for exclusive discounts on Base services that help you ship faster and scale further
LFB
1/ Building on Base just got easier.
Discounts on essential builder tools, software, and services needed to build amazing products onchain; Exclusive to builders on Base.
The @Base Services Hub is now live.
Discounts on essential builder tools, software, and services needed to build amazing products onchain; Exclusive to builders on Base.
The @Base Services Hub is now live.
Happy birthday @growthepie_eth!
Let’s keep growing the Ethereum
together
Let’s keep growing the Ethereum
together
The Ethereum Ecosystem is maturing, and so is growthepie 
- Over 30 chains listed (Ethereum Mainnet + Layer 2s)
- Over 50 curated metric pages
- Over 6 billion transactions categorized/labeled
Today is growthepie’s 2nd Birthday – Highlights and what to expect
- Over 30 chains listed (Ethereum Mainnet + Layer 2s)
- Over 50 curated metric pages
- Over 6 billion transactions categorized/labeled
Today is growthepie’s 2nd Birthday – Highlights and what to expect
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