# Build on Base Guide

> This is your launchpad: a handpicked collection of resources, templates, and essential tools. Here’s how to get started building on Base. 


**Published by:** [Field Notes by Statuette](https://paragraph.com/@statuette/)
**Published on:** 2025-05-27
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## Content

The builder path isn’t always linear, so I’ve collected helpful things to make your ride smoother. These aren’t just docs, they’re tools put together by people who want to see you win! Whether you're a beginner or a veteran, everything here is built to make your path to onchain success smoother and more fun. Here’s how to get started building on Base:Step 1 - Get BasedSet up your home base and start building on Base. Whether you're deploying to mainnet or testnet, these tools will help you get started quickly.Review Base Website and the Base Builder Website created for youUse Base Mainnet or Base Sepolia TestnetGet access to free RPC endpoints available through these Node ProvidersBridge assets from Ethereum using Base BridgeTestnet ETH is available via a large selection of FaucetsStart building with the Base quickstart guideStep 2 - LearnNo matter your experience level, Base has learning pathways to help you grow as an onchain builder.Base Learn: Your go-to learning hub for smart contract development. Whether you’re new to coding or expanding your skills, Base Learn offers guided lessons across EVM-compatible chains. Complete modules to earn NFTs that showcase your progress.Step 3 - Use EssentialsWhether you’re learning smart contracts for the first time or debugging production apps, these guides and tools meet you where you are.Base DocumentationCoinbase Developer Platform APIsBase.dev: Register to get app analytics, paymaster credits, builder rewards, and apply to be featured on Base app.The Builder Services Hub: Discounts on software and services that help Base projects ship faster, scale growth and build onchain.OnchainKit: Frontend components for wallet connection, balances, and transactions. Anyone can build an onchain app in 15 minutes with OnchainKit. No blockchain experience required.MiniKit: MiniKit is the easiest way to build Mini Apps on Base, without needing to know the details of the SDK implementation.Agentkit: Everything needed to create autonomous agents that can perform sophisticated blockchain operations.Paymaster: Let your app cover gas fees for users, perfect for onboardingSmart Wallet: A passkey-enabled smart contract wallet with no seed phrase requiredOnramp: Embed fiat-to-crypto checkout directly in your appFlashblocks: Build low-latency apps with access to pre-confirmation block dataBasenames: Onchain usernames like you.base.eth to make onchain identity easyCoinbase commerce: To accept crypto payments on your appBase MCP: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides onchain tools for AI applications like Claude Desktop and Cursor, allowing them to interact with the Base Network and Coinbase API. Infra and AnalyticsBaseScan and other Block explorers: Inspect contracts and transactionsDune and Artemis and: Analytics platforms for onchain metrics and insightsPinata and NFT.storage: IPFS storage for media, metadata, and NFTsChainlink and other Oracles: Decentralized oracles for prices, randomness, and external dataAccount Abstraction toolsIdentity and Social ToolsNeynar: Powerful API for working with Farcaster social data, ideal for building social or mini appsFarcaster: Permissionlessly build and distribute social apps.GuidesBase Launch Playbook: Whether you're launching your first smart contract or scaling a big idea, the Launch Playbook is your friendly companion for going from zero to onchain. It walks you through everything from tokens to full apps, with step-by-step support, no-code tools like DappBuilder, and community-backed strategies to help you succeed. It's approachable, empowering, and packed with real-world insights from builders like you.AI Prompting: Leverage AI tools effectively in your coding workflow. These strategies will help you get better results and integrate AI smoothly into your development process.Baseline: Based Builder Ideation Framework

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