Welcome to the Tso Thoughts newsletter! Every month, I curate my best thoughts, ideas, and observations on crypto and the industry at large.
Coinbase System Update
Don’t miss the @coinbase system update
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Next update: [12.17.25] [2:00PM PT]
@ SAN FRANCISCO
SYSTEM UPDATE REQUIRED
UPDATE?
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See you at the @coinbase system update

In San Francisco tonight?
Look in the sky near the Bay Bridge at 6:30PM PT.
You’ll know when you see it.
Look in the sky near the Bay Bridge at 6:30PM PT.
You’ll know when you see it.
...{\It’s time to update the system”>
A new era of Coinbase starts now.
— Exciting product announcements
— Key business updates
— Lots of other cool stuff
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— Exciting product announcements
— Key business updates
— Lots of other cool stuff
x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Crypto is the most important technology to update the financial system and to create more economic freedom around the world, and @coinbase + @base is leading the way
87% of Americans believe the financial system needs changing.
51% think that America’s financial system does not work fairly for everyone.
It’s time for an update.
51% think that America’s financial system does not work fairly for everyone.
It’s time for an update.
Coinbase is the best place to trade every asset class
Everything exchange
Everything exchange
Stock trading.
Rolling out on Coinbase in the U.S.
Rolling out on Coinbase in the U.S.
The everything exchange:
A one-stop shop for trading everything onchain, offering faster, cheaper, more global, and 24/7 accessible markets
A one-stop shop for trading everything onchain, offering faster, cheaper, more global, and 24/7 accessible markets
The future of finance is on Coinbase.
All in one app.
All in one app.
Coinbase
@Kalshi
@Kalshi
You’ve got hot takes - now you’ll have a place to trade them.
Here’s a first look at Prediction Markets on Coinbase ↓
Here’s a first look at Prediction Markets on Coinbase ↓
Coinbase will be the world’s best primary financial account
We’re reimagining financial services to be the best place to manage and grow your money.
Base App
Couldn’t be more excited to hop on @therollupco to chat about the @coinbase system update and everything happening across @base and @baseapp
See y’all at 6:30pm EST / 3:30pm PST
See y’all at 6:30pm EST / 3:30pm PST
Base Eco Mega Stream.
Today. 3-7pm EST. Big day.
Today. 3-7pm EST. Big day.

Download @baseapp and discover a thousand ways to earn
Base is the everything app and everything economy
It pays to be here
It pays to be here
The @baseapp is the front door to the onchain economy
David Tso explains why the Base app will become the front door to the onchain economy, showing how mini apps solve distribution for builders.
A new day one for builders and creators
Trillions of dollars of traditional asset classes are being tokenized and brought onchain by @coinbase
At the same time, trillions of dollars of entirely new asset classes are being created on @base and @baseapp
Both are massive opportunities
At the same time, trillions of dollars of entirely new asset classes are being created on @base and @baseapp
Both are massive opportunities
Base Ecosystem Lead David Tso on why both skeuomorphic and on chain native innovation matter for the future of tokenization.
"Think about the early internet, people brought the calculator online, notes app online, books online. But then social media came, which no one foresaw."
"Think about the early internet, people brought the calculator online, notes app online, books online. But then social media came, which no one foresaw."
The @baseapp helps builders and creators go viral by giving them instant distribution to millions of users
Base Ecosystem Lead @davidtsocy on why they built the Base app for mini app distribution.
We're seeing creator tools like @ControlStream and @paragraph_xyz, games like @RemixGG_, earning opportunities like @Morpho and @sparkdotfi, and prediction markets like @footballdotfun.
We're seeing creator tools like @ControlStream and @paragraph_xyz, games like @RemixGG_, earning opportunities like @Morpho and @sparkdotfi, and prediction markets like @footballdotfun.
There are thousands of @base mini apps that are just as good as the @baseapp waiting to be discovered
David Tso's top mini apps worth discovering on Base
- @ControlStream: interactive live streams with tipping and trading
- @footballdotfun: fantasy sports meet prediction markets
- @Wishwish_art: blind box designer toys
- @AskVenice: uncensored private AI
- @avantisfi: perps
- @ControlStream: interactive live streams with tipping and trading
- @footballdotfun: fantasy sports meet prediction markets
- @Wishwish_art: blind box designer toys
- @AskVenice: uncensored private AI
- @avantisfi: perps
My full conversation with @andyyy on @therollupco is live
Really enjoyed this chat, thanks for having me on Andy!
Really enjoyed this chat, thanks for having me on Andy!
The Base App is officially open for all w/ @davidtsocy
01:21 Base App Goes Live
05:35 What Is The "Everything App"
08:36 Prediction Markets Launch
11:16 David's Creator Economy Vision
16:39 Mini Apps as Distribution
23:57 The DeFi Mullet Returns
01:21 Base App Goes Live
05:35 What Is The "Everything App"
08:36 Prediction Markets Launch
11:16 David's Creator Economy Vision
16:39 Mini Apps as Distribution
23:57 The DeFi Mullet Returns
Everyone deserves access to a global financial system
We have an entire ecosystem of mini apps making that dream a reality in @baseapp
We have an entire ecosystem of mini apps making that dream a reality in @baseapp
We really see @baseapp as the everything app for @base, the everything economy
David Tso on the core vision for Base App, the "everything app".

There are countless ways to earn on the @baseapp this holiday season
Trade, create, build, discover mini apps, hold USDC, and more
Trade, create, build, discover mini apps, hold USDC, and more
Did you know you can get up to 3.35% APY in rewards just by holding USDC in the @baseapp?

Games, finance, social, productivity, news, shopping, art, and more
If it exists onchain, there’s a mini app for it on the @baseapp
If it exists onchain, there’s a mini app for it on the @baseapp

Base App Mini Apps
Bond is a new mini app by @blauyourmind and @justinblau that introduces a better way for creators to make money on the internet
Fans bond their money to creators to access bonus content → creators earn the interest → fans can unbond anytime
Try @joinbond today in the @baseapp
Fans bond their money to creators to access bonus content → creators earn the interest → fans can unbond anytime
Try @joinbond today in the @baseapp
This week’s
mini app spotlight is @joinbond by @blauyourmind and @justinblau
Bond lets fans lock in a refundable stake to show real commitment to a creator
Creators earn onchain yield from pooled funds while fans join an Inner Circle with perks, without giving up their
mini app spotlight is @joinbond by @blauyourmind and @justinblauBond lets fans lock in a refundable stake to show real commitment to a creator
Creators earn onchain yield from pooled funds while fans join an Inner Circle with perks, without giving up their
I really don’t think you guys are ready for the @avantisfi mini app on the @baseapp
The @avantisfi @baseapp app will be the most social perps trading experience you have ever seen.
Coming soon
Coming soon

Earn onchain yield on @sparkdotfi right inside the @baseapp
The Spark mini app just dropped bringing the best Spark Savings experience to millions of @baseapp wallet users.
Save & Earn now!
Save & Earn now!

Control The Stream is a mini app by @builders_garden that turns your livestream into an interactive experience in the @baseapp
Viewers can tip, vote, trade, and bet on markets across streams like @therollupco and @Unchained_pod
Go live and let your fans participate in real time
Viewers can tip, vote, trade, and bet on markets across streams like @therollupco and @Unchained_pod
Go live and let your fans participate in real time
This week’s
mini app spotlight is @controlstream by @builders_garden
Control the Stream lets viewers steer what happens on screen, turning live shows into interactive experiences
Vote on decisions and trigger moments to shape the narrative in real time
mini app spotlight is @controlstream by @builders_gardenControl the Stream lets viewers steer what happens on screen, turning live shows into interactive experiences
Vote on decisions and trigger moments to shape the narrative in real time
Collect physically backed, onchain authenticated trading cards on the @baseapp
Slab Cash is now live on @Base 
$50 packs are LIVE, with top grails worth over $2000, powered by @Collector_Crypt
Unpack your grail: slab.cash

$50 packs are LIVE, with top grails worth over $2000, powered by @Collector_Crypt

Unpack your grail: slab.cash

Go check out @upshot_cards on @baseapp if you like prediction markets and ripping card packs
Upshot is LIVE on @baseapp.
The world’s first high-stakes prediction card platform is now available to millions of users directly inside the Base app.
Ripping packs just got more rewarding than ever.
(nfa, but if you’re using Upshot daily, we suggest doing it on the app
)
The world’s first high-stakes prediction card platform is now available to millions of users directly inside the Base app.
Ripping packs just got more rewarding than ever.
(nfa, but if you’re using Upshot daily, we suggest doing it on the app

)

Build a mini app on @baseapp
Register your mini app on @buildonbase
Be considered for potential rewards on @base
Register your mini app on @buildonbase
Be considered for potential rewards on @base
"Build on Base and get rewarded" - @jessepollak
Just make sure to submit what you've built on base.dev
Just make sure to submit what you've built on base.dev

Trade headlines 24/7 with @truemarkets on @baseapp
Basketball dot xyz is a mini app by @0x_cyclone where you can collect and trade your favorite NBA players while earning rewards based on their real world performance
Build your dream roster, compete in tournaments, and rack up rewards
Join the action with @bballxyz on @baseapp
Build your dream roster, compete in tournaments, and rack up rewards
Join the action with @bballxyz on @baseapp
This week’s
mini app spotlight is @bballxyz by @0x_cyclone
Basketball turns NBA games into an onchain fantasy arena where you draft a squad
Set your lineup, watch your players rack up stats, and rise through the leaderboard as your team heats up
mini app spotlight is @bballxyz by @0x_cycloneBasketball turns NBA games into an onchain fantasy arena where you draft a squad
Set your lineup, watch your players rack up stats, and rise through the leaderboard as your team heats up
Verify your X account with @base verify on the @baseapp to mint a free plant in @pixotchi
The gift that keeps on giving!
If you have verified your account on @baseapp using Base Verify, you're now eligible for a free Plant in Pixotchi Mini!
Only 300 available!
join.base.app
If you have verified your account on @baseapp using Base Verify, you're now eligible for a free Plant in Pixotchi Mini!
Only 300 available!

join.base.app
Go viral on @baseapp with Billboard by @dockerxyz
Introducing: Billboard, by Docker
The tool for virality on @baseapp.
Bid on a day, customize the page, and take over the app.
Live now on @baseapp and @farcaster_xyz.
The tool for virality on @baseapp.
Bid on a day, customize the page, and take over the app.
Live now on @baseapp and @farcaster_xyz.
Verify your @coinbase one account with @base verify on the @baseapp to unlock 5 free plays on @charms_gg
Verify your @coinbase one account with @base verify on the @baseapp to get +25,000 BRACKY on @BrackyHQ
Attn: +25,000 $BRACKY for all Coinbase One users!
Step 1. Open Base Verify.
Step 2. Claim your Reward.
Step 3. You're trading Bracky Markets!
Welcome to the Future of Sports.
Only on the @baseapp (link in thread
)
Step 1. Open Base Verify.
Step 2. Claim your Reward.
Step 3. You're trading Bracky Markets!
Welcome to the Future of Sports.
Only on the @baseapp (link in thread
)
Base Rewind is a mini app by @0xvenkyy that recaps your 2025 on @base
Check your onchain activity, your baseposting, and mint your personalized Rewind right inside the @baseapp
If you transacted on Base at all this year, this one’s for you
Check your onchain activity, your baseposting, and mint your personalized Rewind right inside the @baseapp
If you transacted on Base at all this year, this one’s for you
This week’s
mini app spotlight is @bantr_fun by @0xvenkyy
Bantr tracks how much real mindshare a project or creator drives by tying social buzz onchain
Rewind gives you a recap of your year on Base, blending your social stats and onchain activity into one view
mini app spotlight is @bantr_fun by @0xvenkyyBantr tracks how much real mindshare a project or creator drives by tying social buzz onchain
Rewind gives you a recap of your year on Base, blending your social stats and onchain activity into one view
Hunt Town is a mini app by @heyproject7 where builders launch tokens and backers support them with daily backing points
Most projects start alone – struggling to build liquidity and attract users
@steemhunt changes that by linking every token in a shared economy on the @baseapp
Most projects start alone – struggling to build liquidity and attract users
@steemhunt changes that by linking every token in a shared economy on the @baseapp
This week’s
mini app spotlight is @steemhunt by @heyproject7
Hunt Town is a Web3 builders’ guild where founders and creators connect, ship products, and share resources together
Earn BUILD points, join bounties, and unlock tools that reward active builders
mini app spotlight is @steemhunt by @heyproject7Hunt Town is a Web3 builders’ guild where founders and creators connect, ship products, and share resources together
Earn BUILD points, join bounties, and unlock tools that reward active builders
Base Dev
If you’re building on @base and haven’t registered your app on Base Dev yet, you might want to:
1. Unlock free onchain analytics
2. Ensure you’re considered for potential future Base reward programs
Base dot dev is the alpha
1. Unlock free onchain analytics
2. Ensure you’re considered for potential future Base reward programs
Base dot dev is the alpha
We're making it even easier to measure and grow your app with Base Dev
All apps can now register and get onchain analytics for users who engage via the Base App. You can view data such as active wallets, transacting users (first time & returning), total transactions and more
All apps can now register and get onchain analytics for users who engage via the Base App. You can view data such as active wallets, transacting users (first time & returning), total transactions and more

Base Builder Codes are now live!
Integrate @base builder codes to attribute onchain activity to your app or wallet and qualify for potential future rewards
Docs below
Integrate @base builder codes to attribute onchain activity to your app or wallet and qualify for potential future rewards
Docs below
Learn more about @base builder codes and how you can help us attribute transactions users make in your app
Builder Codes are live on @base ! We now have a paved road for builders to provide incentives users.
In my chat with Base engineer @typeof_eth we talked ERC-8021, Rewards and new features in Base Build
youtube.com/watch?v=ISDI8b…
In my chat with Base engineer @typeof_eth we talked ERC-8021, Rewards and new features in Base Build
youtube.com/watch?v=ISDI8b…
Have you registered your app on base dot dev yet?
Registering unlocks onchain analytics for your app and will be a key input for potential @base reward programs in 2026
Registering unlocks onchain analytics for your app and will be a key input for potential @base reward programs in 2026

Base Ecosystem
Sport dot fun started 14 months ago and has been live on @base for 14 weeks with @footballdotfun
In that time they’ve hit $90M+ in trade volume, $10M+ in revenue, and 60%+ retention
@AdamFDF_, @lightwaites, @adotjdott, and @calebrebelo_ are beasts and we are proud to back them
In that time they’ve hit $90M+ in trade volume, $10M+ in revenue, and 60%+ retention
@AdamFDF_, @lightwaites, @adotjdott, and @calebrebelo_ are beasts and we are proud to back them
We're pleased to announce Sport.fun has received an investment from @cbventures' Base Ecosystem Fund.
As we scale the world's most rewarding fantasy platform to a global audience, support from long-term thinkers like the BEF strengthens our ability to build a
As we scale the world's most rewarding fantasy platform to a global audience, support from long-term thinkers like the BEF strengthens our ability to build a

The goal is simple: make Sport dot fun the home of onchain sports for millions of fans and building on @base is making that happen
Today @footballdotfun joins the Coinbase Ventures portfolio. it's been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside @davidtsocy and the team.
The next era of sports fandom is onchain – real ownership, always liquid, and global access by default.
The goal is simple: make
The next era of sports fandom is onchain – real ownership, always liquid, and global access by default.
The goal is simple: make
Build long term things, with long term teams in the @base ecosystem
Join us
Join us
Want to help build the global economy on Base?
The Base Ecosystem Job Network is live with roles from teams across the ecosystem, powered by @hirechain_io
Start your search:
base.hirechain.io
The Base Ecosystem Job Network is live with roles from teams across the ecosystem, powered by @hirechain_io
Start your search:
base.hirechain.io

The entire creator economy (a $500B opportunity) will be on @base
We are excited to back founders like @JonahBlake raising the bar on creator capital markets
We are excited to back founders like @JonahBlake raising the bar on creator capital markets
We're excited to announce LiveFrame has received an investment from @cbventures ' Base Ecosystem Fund.
Base is leading the frontier of creator capital markets.
Teaming up with world class creators, engineers, and builders on base to strengthen our creator economy software is a
Base is leading the frontier of creator capital markets.
Teaming up with world class creators, engineers, and builders on base to strengthen our creator economy software is a
RNBW is based
Base changed our biz with fast cheap txs. It's the most popular chain w/ our users. No brainer for @base to be where you claim your $RNBW airdrop and receive real time $RNBW rewards
$RNBW presale live thru Thursday Dec 18th
coinlist.co/rainbow-us
coinlist.co/rainbow
$RNBW presale live thru Thursday Dec 18th
coinlist.co/rainbow-us
coinlist.co/rainbow
FUN is based
Tomorrow.
Grateful to be building with the @virtuals_io team
They started on @base and have brought so much value to the Base ecosystem
They started on @base and have brought so much value to the Base ecosystem
was doing some reflection on @base and @virtuals_io
Virtuals and its Ecosystem tokens has:
> 9.89% of trading volume of all Based tokens (on CEX's and DEX's)
> 9.45% of trading volume on Base chain (excl. stables and majors)
> brought 53,554 new unique users to Base (of the
Virtuals and its Ecosystem tokens has:
> 9.89% of trading volume of all Based tokens (on CEX's and DEX's)
> 9.45% of trading volume on Base chain (excl. stables and majors)
> brought 53,554 new unique users to Base (of the
Grateful to be building with the @footballdotfun team
They have been building on @base since mid summer, have become the category leader in the onchain fantasy sports space, and have been one of the most recent breakout apps in crypto
They have been building on @base since mid summer, have become the category leader in the onchain fantasy sports space, and have been one of the most recent breakout apps in crypto
Excited to see what the @base team is shipping later! If we are lucky they could even show fdf in the app today 
they’ve been an amazing support to us in our opening months, thanks to @davidtsocy, @sfrankel9 @jessepollak and the team.
Build on Base and you may be rewarded

they’ve been an amazing support to us in our opening months, thanks to @davidtsocy, @sfrankel9 @jessepollak and the team.
Build on Base and you may be rewarded
Looking to get hired in the @base ecosystem this year?
Explore the Base Ecosystem Job Network at base dot hirechain dot io and discover the hottest openings across the ecosystem
Explore the Base Ecosystem Job Network at base dot hirechain dot io and discover the hottest openings across the ecosystem

Tweets of the Month
A @base value from the beginning has been “Base is a bridge, not an island”
We want to let people come onchain and use apps and assets from everywhere – on @ethereum and other L1s like @solana, @BNBCHAIN, and @HyperliquidX
That’s the beauty of the open, global onchain economy
We want to let people come onchain and use apps and assets from everywhere – on @ethereum and other L1s like @solana, @BNBCHAIN, and @HyperliquidX
That’s the beauty of the open, global onchain economy
Canada
– stablecoins need a seat at the table
In just 2 weeks, 2300+ Canadians have signed petition e-6978 (sponsored by MP @beynate) calling for clear frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets
If you believe Canada can lead in the new global economy, add your name below
– stablecoins need a seat at the tableIn just 2 weeks, 2300+ Canadians have signed petition e-6978 (sponsored by MP @beynate) calling for clear frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets
If you believe Canada can lead in the new global economy, add your name below
True to our vision of bringing the world onchain since launch
Ecosystem lives and breathes the mission of building a better global economy
There’s only one @base
Ecosystem lives and breathes the mission of building a better global economy
There’s only one @base
Still debating what’s faster: the @base ecosystem or the speed of light
This week on Base:
NEWS
■ The Base Ecosystem Job Network is now live, powered by @hirechain_io, with open roles from teams across the Base ecosystem.
■ Base released a new BaseLayer episode featuring @js_horne, co-founder of @zora.
■ @footballdotfun received an investment
NEWS
■ The Base Ecosystem Job Network is now live, powered by @hirechain_io, with open roles from teams across the Base ecosystem.
■ Base released a new BaseLayer episode featuring @js_horne, co-founder of @zora.
■ @footballdotfun received an investment

Just watch
The speed at which the @base ecosystem is moving is accelerating week over week, and it honestly keeps blowing my mind
This week on Base:
News
■ The new @baseapp is now available in 140+ countries, positioning itself as an everything app for social, trading, and payments, with built-in ways for users to earn from content and activity.
■ @avantisfi launched Leagues of Leverage, a multi-week
News
■ The new @baseapp is now available in 140+ countries, positioning itself as an everything app for social, trading, and payments, with built-in ways for users to earn from content and activity.
■ @avantisfi launched Leagues of Leverage, a multi-week

2026 is the year we make crypto cool and fun for everyone
USDC supply on @base has now surpased $4.2 billion
Base will be the settlement layer for global finance
Base will be the settlement layer for global finance

Dollar stablecoins proved the model
The next wave is local currency stablecoins and products that let people get the benefits of crypto without defaulting to the dollar
@OnboardGlobal, @berryinvesting, and @HurupayApp are a few of my favorite products in this category
The next wave is local currency stablecoins and products that let people get the benefits of crypto without defaulting to the dollar
@OnboardGlobal, @berryinvesting, and @HurupayApp are a few of my favorite products in this category
Consumer Apps / Experiences I Liked
Excited that @Wishwish_art is finally live in beta on @base and the @baseapp
They’re building an onchain popmart to incubate new IPs from artists and creators with utility you can feel through AR / VR + widgets
Bullish on them bringing crypto mainstream and onboarding the world
They’re building an onchain popmart to incubate new IPs from artists and creators with utility you can feel through AR / VR + widgets
Bullish on them bringing crypto mainstream and onboarding the world
First pocket toy is live.
Only 800 available.
Grab yours now on the WishWish app!
Only 800 available.
Grab yours now on the WishWish app!
Just grabbed my first pocket toy on @Wishwish_art by 3D designer MOFY
So fun and addicting – @0xplus7 @0xlxy @BigMacNoFlack y’all cooked with this one
So fun and addicting – @0xplus7 @0xlxy @BigMacNoFlack y’all cooked with this one
The next Labubu will be born on @base
Portrait is now free for everyone on @base
Portrait is now free for everyone.
We’re removing the ten-dollar registration fee and opening the doors.
Your place on the internet is now open to everyone.
We’re removing the ten-dollar registration fee and opening the doors.
Your place on the internet is now open to everyone.

The first film funded on @base (and onchain) to be selected in Competition at @sundancefest
We’re going to Sundance.
Today, THE MUSICAL becomes the first film funded on @base to be selected in Competition at Sundance.
The film premieres January 25th in U.S. Dramatic Competition.
With WME Independent repping sales, the production will be seeking a worldwide
Today, THE MUSICAL becomes the first film funded on @base to be selected in Competition at Sundance.
The film premieres January 25th in U.S. Dramatic Competition.
With WME Independent repping sales, the production will be seeking a worldwide

Our friends at @Persona_Journey just made it even easier to basepost
Try Imagine for free on @base
Try Imagine for free on @base
We’re opening up Imagine to non-holders so that everyone can basepost.
Let’s make anime huge on Base.
Let’s make anime huge on Base.

The dragon boy @base colorway goes incredibly hard
Great IPs start on @Wishwish_art
Great IPs start on @Wishwish_art
The remake of NBA × Steven art toy is live again.
500 limited.
Only on @wishwish.
500 limited.
Only on @wishwish.
If you’re into grails and serious collecting, @beezie_io is where you start (built on @base)
A month ago, this Zard was sourced and tokenized on Beezie at ~$300K.
Last night the market spoke at ~$550K.
If you’re into grails and serious collecting, Beezie is where you start
Last night the market spoke at ~$550K.
If you’re into grails and serious collecting, Beezie is where you start

Come onchain this holiday season with @layer3 and @base
20 days onchain starts on @base.
Step into a network working to bring a billion people onchain and unlock a more open, global economy.
app.layer3.xyz/activations/on…
Step into a network working to bring a billion people onchain and unlock a more open, global economy.
app.layer3.xyz/activations/on…

The onchain eBay
Launching on @base soon
Launching on @base soon
If eBay launched today, it would be onchain.
Auctions are coming to crypto whether people like it or not.
House is just early
Auctions are coming to crypto whether people like it or not.
House is just early
Hear me out:
@base prediction markets but social, gamified, and anyone can win big
Ripping packs on @upshot_cards just got a whole lot more based
@base prediction markets but social, gamified, and anyone can win big
Ripping packs on @upshot_cards just got a whole lot more based
BASE PACKS ARE LIVE.
It’s a huge week for the @base ecosystem, so what better way to celebrate than to rip, collect, and share Based predictions.
If you aren’t ripping yours right now, you’re probably already too late.
Which cards will you reveal?
It’s a huge week for the @base ecosystem, so what better way to celebrate than to rip, collect, and share Based predictions.
If you aren’t ripping yours right now, you’re probably already too late.
Which cards will you reveal?


$25,000 USDC in prizes
200+ winners
4 weeks
Create a short-form video about @avantisfi and the @baseapp now (powered by @rovadotxyz)!
200+ winners
4 weeks
Create a short-form video about @avantisfi and the @baseapp now (powered by @rovadotxyz)!
Creators, your arena is live.
From December 17 though January 9, we’re hosting a multi-week campaign that blends the worlds of content and trading, powered by @baseapp.
Welcome to Leagues of Leverage: your lens on the markets, turned into stories people just 'get'.
From December 17 though January 9, we’re hosting a multi-week campaign that blends the worlds of content and trading, powered by @baseapp.
Welcome to Leagues of Leverage: your lens on the markets, turned into stories people just 'get'.
Banana Gun’s desktop trading app, @bananagun pro, now supports @base
One of the best tools for traders out there
One of the best tools for traders out there
Banana Pro now supports @Base
December 17th. Base chain is getting an upgrade, and we are so ready for it. The chads at Base decided to hit the gas, so it’s time to officially welcome the Base chain on the Banana Pro webapp. Our devs, designers, PMs, and UX specialists haven’t
December 17th. Base chain is getting an upgrade, and we are so ready for it. The chads at Base decided to hit the gas, so it’s time to officially welcome the Base chain on the Banana Pro webapp. Our devs, designers, PMs, and UX specialists haven’t

Beyond excited to welcome @beezie_io to the @base ecosystem!
Time to bring the world onchain together
Time to bring the world onchain together
F it, we Base.
Beezie is launching on Base this January.
Infrastructure built for consumer crypto at scale. Base has onboarded millions & continues to lead the way.
Participation matters. It’s about to matter more.
More access. More scale. More onchain.
Who’s riding with us?
Beezie is launching on Base this January.
Infrastructure built for consumer crypto at scale. Base has onboarded millions & continues to lead the way.
Participation matters. It’s about to matter more.
More access. More scale. More onchain.
Who’s riding with us?

What did your PnL on @base look like this year?
The perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones 
RuiRui is an alien visiting Earth, turning different energies into holiday blessings – one blind box at a time
Gift the energy you want to receive in 2026 on @Wishwish_art, the 3D collectible widget app powered by @base

RuiRui is an alien visiting Earth, turning different energies into holiday blessings – one blind box at a time
Gift the energy you want to receive in 2026 on @Wishwish_art, the 3D collectible widget app powered by @base
Meet RuiRui, the newest 3D pocket collectible from @Wishwish_art
Collect, trade, gift, and display it on your phone
Limited edition of 2,000
Collect, trade, gift, and display it on your phone
Limited edition of 2,000
Loving the @Wishwish_art widget on my home screen
The premier @base trading terminal engineered for the bold, the bald, and everyone in between
@bananagun
@bananagun
What if going bananas was your trading strategy?
@bananagun is a Telegram bot and trading terminal engineered for aping into the next big thing.
@bananagun is a Telegram bot and trading terminal engineered for aping into the next big thing.
Unboxing the new Limited Edition RuiRui drop from @Wishwish_art 
Who’s luckier – me or @0xplus7?!
Watch till the end to find out

Who’s luckier – me or @0xplus7?!
Watch till the end to find out
Infrastructure / Tooling Updates
One-step crypto payments are here, powered by @base pay and built on open standards that are available for everyone:
1. Prolinks
2. Stateless interactions
3. Callbacks
Now live on @Shopify and ready to be adopted industry-wide
1. Prolinks
2. Stateless interactions
3. Callbacks
Now live on @Shopify and ready to be adopted industry-wide
Onchain payments should be simple.
Introducing a new standard for one-step crypto payments, powered by open standards that anyone can adopt.
See the new experience on @Shopify using Base Pay, and start building with one-step payments
Introducing a new standard for one-step crypto payments, powered by open standards that anyone can adopt.
See the new experience on @Shopify using Base Pay, and start building with one-step payments

As crypto rails mature and become more user friendly with products like @base pay, everyday businesses can start leveraging this tech with less and less friction
Millions of merchants on @Shopify will soon be accepting USDC payments on Base
The next 5 years are going to be wild
Millions of merchants on @Shopify will soon be accepting USDC payments on Base
The next 5 years are going to be wild
Online 
In Store
We're now piloting USDC payments on Shopify POS – giving merchants parity between their online and in store experiences.
Fast, frictionless checkout from hundreds of wallets.

In Store

We're now piloting USDC payments on Shopify POS – giving merchants parity between their online and in store experiences.
Fast, frictionless checkout from hundreds of wallets.
Great funding opportunity for @base builders and tokens from @districtxyz
You can now use major cbAssets on @base like cbBTC, cbETH, cbXRP, cbDOGE, cbADA, and cbLTC for everyday spending with your @Cypher_HQ_ card
Cost or convenience.
In onchain spending, you’ve always had to pick one, until now.
Cypher now lets you use major cbAssets on @base for everyday spending.
A simpler, faster way to move and spend onchain, anywhere in the world.
In onchain spending, you’ve always had to pick one, until now.
Cypher now lets you use major cbAssets on @base for everyday spending.
A simpler, faster way to move and spend onchain, anywhere in the world.
Any address on @base can now deposit to @Veildotcash with deposit screening from @0xbowio
Privacy on Base is now more accessible.
Veil Cash used to be limited to “verified” users.
Today, Veil is opening deposits to any address on Base, powered by deposit screening from @0xbowio
Open and compliant privacy on Base.
Veil Cash used to be limited to “verified” users.
Today, Veil is opening deposits to any address on Base, powered by deposit screening from @0xbowio
Open and compliant privacy on Base.

Time to WARP
Introducing WARP 
Bridge your coin from Solana to @base and keep 100% of your fee earnings
Powered by the Base-Solana Bridge

Bridge your coin from Solana to @base and keep 100% of your fee earnings
Powered by the Base-Solana Bridge
The Malaysian Ringgit is now live on @base with $MYRC 
Congrats @blox_malaysia!

Congrats @blox_malaysia!
BLOX is officially live on @base to bring the Malaysian Ringgit onchain. 
We are proud to introduce $MYRC — a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Ringgit.
Users can now mint, redeem, and transact MYRC with low fees and fast confirmations.
Get started here: tinyurl.com/SignUpMYRC

We are proud to introduce $MYRC — a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Ringgit.
Users can now mint, redeem, and transact MYRC with low fees and fast confirmations.
Get started here: tinyurl.com/SignUpMYRC

cbAssets on @base like cbBTC, cbETH, cbXRP, cbDOGE, cbADA, and cbLTC are now available in @KuCoin_Web3 wallet
Build on Base with Coinbase wrapped assets (cbAssets) in KuCoin Web3 Wallet.
Supported: cbBTC, cbETH, cbXRP, cbDOGE, cbADA, cbLTC (1:1 backed)
What you can do on Base: low-fee swaps, payments, LP, DeFi apps
Off-ramp ready: redeemable 1:1 via Coinbase when needed
Explore
Supported: cbBTC, cbETH, cbXRP, cbDOGE, cbADA, cbLTC (1:1 backed)
What you can do on Base: low-fee swaps, payments, LP, DeFi apps
Off-ramp ready: redeemable 1:1 via Coinbase when needed
Explore

Grateful for all the contributions @enscribe_ has made to @base and Basenames
And yes you can use our Foundry library to name your contracts with your @base names if you @buildonbase.
Base is a bridge, not an island
An easy default onchain experience but with the interconnection to use products and assets from anywhere
Welcome to @base, @trondao!
An easy default onchain experience but with the interconnection to use products and assets from anywhere
Welcome to @base, @trondao!
TRON announced the integration of TRON with @Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by @Coinbase. Enabled by @LayerZero_Core, the integration allows TRX, TRON’s native utility token, to be seamlessly bridged to the Base network.
As a result, users can access TRX directly
As a result, users can access TRX directly

cbEverywhere
What if I told you your @base portfolio could look like this?
BTC, XRP, LTC, and more now sit alongside Base's trending tokens on our new Base token list.
You can now diversify your Base bags with blue-chip assets directly on Base.
BTC, XRP, LTC, and more now sit alongside Base's trending tokens on our new Base token list.
You can now diversify your Base bags with blue-chip assets directly on Base.

1+1=3
Stoked to have @tonigemayel and @theclearingco team join us as they continue to innovate at the frontier of regulated, onchain prediction markets
Stoked to have @tonigemayel and @theclearingco team join us as they continue to innovate at the frontier of regulated, onchain prediction markets
First we announced prediction markets on Coinbase.
Now we’re bringing in the specialized talent to take our plans to the next level.
Welcome to Coinbase, @theclearingco.
Now we’re bringing in the specialized talent to take our plans to the next level.
Welcome to Coinbase, @theclearingco.

On demand browser sessions, enabled by USDC payments on @base via x402
Excited to partner with Coinbase to allow users to purchase browser sessions on the x402 protocol.
Using USDC, you can now pay-per individual serverless browser session; no API Key or login needed.
Read more about our partnership our post below.
Using USDC, you can now pay-per individual serverless browser session; no API Key or login needed.
Read more about our partnership our post below.

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