As a normal Thai degen-builder navigating the vibrant streets of Base, I've stumbled upon a realization: the essence of surviving and thriving in this ecosystem lies not in chasing every fleeting trend, but in focusing deeply on a few key narratives. This year, I'm honing in on three crucial lanes that I believe will define the landscape of onchain experiences: stablecoins and everyday payments, social and creator experiments, and the infrastructural evolution of Base. Let’s break these down further.

With Base positioned as a critical player for potential everyday payments, the integration of stablecoins will be pivotal. Coinbase’s robust user base provides a unique advantage here. Millions of users mean that, as stablecoins become integrated into the infrastructure, we’ll see Base emerge as a key player in enabling seamless, fiat-level transactions.

What I’m watching closely includes the flow of stablecoins into and out of Base, alongside apps that simplify payments for non-crypto users. My positioning involves actively engaging with stablecoin-focused protocols on Base, experimenting with micro-transactions, and exploring projects that could evolve into the foundational payment mechanisms for everyday users.

As the lines between finance and creativity blur, I see immense potential in social and creator-focused platforms on Base. Coinbase's built-in user graph allows for unique interactions and experiences beyond just speculative trading.

The focus here is not just on traditional DeFi protocols, but on how social primitives, games, and creator tools can interact organically with users. I’m excited to monitor which projects retain their users even after initial incentives drop off. By engaging with these apps, I'm not only participating but also documenting the early stages of what could be a transformative era of social interaction in the Web3 realm.

The infrastructural evolution of Base represents a silent but powerful narrative. With advancements in security, identity solutions, and data assets, I believe Base is developing into a critical hub for both developers and users. I’m looking for teams leveraging Base to create essential tools that enable new applications to thrive.

To position myself effectively, I’ll keep a close watch on which infrastructure projects gain traction and integrate with Base’s broader user base. This long-term vision is about finding gems that contribute to the future growth of the Base ecosystem, ensuring I’m not solely focused on immediate gains.

To remain disciplined and focused, I adhere to a small checklist before deep diving into any new projects:

• Does this project support one of my three narratives? If not, I’m likely to skip it.

• Would I still care about this even without the prospect of an airdrop? A project’s viability shouldn’t hinge solely on speculation.

• Is there real usage or potential traction specifically on Base? I’m avoiding anything that seems viable on any chain.

• Can I explain how value may accrue to the token or protocol in a simple paragraph? Complexity is fine; confusion is not.

• What’s my exit strategy if I misjudge? Setting conditions for cutting losses is vital.

Closing thoughts: embracing focus and intention is critical. By narrowing my lens to these foundational narratives, I’m not just trading tokens; I'm crafting a pathway through the ever-evolving ecosystem of Base. At the end of the day, it’s all about finding where I can contribute, learn, and grow alongside this burgeoning community. The journey is just beginning.

As a normal Thai degen-builder navigating the vibrant streets of Base, I've stumbled upon a realization: the essence of surviving and thriving in this ecosystem lies not in chasing every fleeting trend, but in focusing deeply on a few key narratives. This year, I'm honing in on three crucial lanes that I believe will define the landscape of onchain experiences: stablecoins and everyday payments, social and creator experiments, and the infrastructural evolution of Base. Let’s break these down further.

With Base positioned as a critical player for potential everyday payments, the integration of stablecoins will be pivotal. Coinbase’s robust user base provides a unique advantage here. Millions of users mean that, as stablecoins become integrated into the infrastructure, we’ll see Base emerge as a key player in enabling seamless, fiat-level transactions.

What I’m watching closely includes the flow of stablecoins into and out of Base, alongside apps that simplify payments for non-crypto users. My positioning involves actively engaging with stablecoin-focused protocols on Base, experimenting with micro-transactions, and exploring projects that could evolve into the foundational payment mechanisms for everyday users.

As the lines between finance and creativity blur, I see immense potential in social and creator-focused platforms on Base. Coinbase's built-in user graph allows for unique interactions and experiences beyond just speculative trading.

The focus here is not just on traditional DeFi protocols, but on how social primitives, games, and creator tools can interact organically with users. I’m excited to monitor which projects retain their users even after initial incentives drop off. By engaging with these apps, I'm not only participating but also documenting the early stages of what could be a transformative era of social interaction in the Web3 realm.

The infrastructural evolution of Base represents a silent but powerful narrative. With advancements in security, identity solutions, and data assets, I believe Base is developing into a critical hub for both developers and users. I’m looking for teams leveraging Base to create essential tools that enable new applications to thrive.

To position myself effectively, I’ll keep a close watch on which infrastructure projects gain traction and integrate with Base’s broader user base. This long-term vision is about finding gems that contribute to the future growth of the Base ecosystem, ensuring I’m not solely focused on immediate gains.

To remain disciplined and focused, I adhere to a small checklist before deep diving into any new projects:

• Does this project support one of my three narratives? If not, I’m likely to skip it.

• Would I still care about this even without the prospect of an airdrop? A project’s viability shouldn’t hinge solely on speculation.

• Is there real usage or potential traction specifically on Base? I’m avoiding anything that seems viable on any chain.

• Can I explain how value may accrue to the token or protocol in a simple paragraph? Complexity is fine; confusion is not.

• What’s my exit strategy if I misjudge? Setting conditions for cutting losses is vital.

Closing thoughts: embracing focus and intention is critical. By narrowing my lens to these foundational narratives, I’m not just trading tokens; I'm crafting a pathway through the ever-evolving ecosystem of Base. At the end of the day, it’s all about finding where I can contribute, learn, and grow alongside this burgeoning community. The journey is just beginning.