# Builder perks, Base Batches hits 700+, gas capacity increases, and a flurry of fresh launches By [This Week on Base](https://paragraph.com/@thisweekonbase) · 2025-10-31 --- #### Builder perks are here The Base Services Hub is live, with 30+ partner perks for builders on Base. Infra, dev tools, and more. Because building should come with benefits. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/75b86bebacb0e9f19b2bcc552547c4177a834a913485dc5aefce371bdbd07cd6.jpg)](https://twitter.com/buildonbase) [Base Build](https://twitter.com/buildonbase) [@buildonbase](https://twitter.com/buildonbase) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/buildonbase/status/1982860223359660369) 1/ Builders on Base get perks, with 30+ partner discounts already live! Find them in the Base Services Hub, from infra and APIs to dev tools. Featured this week: [@neynarxyz](https://twitter.com/neynarxyz), the easiest way to build mini apps on Base. Get 100% off your first month and start shipping today ![🧵](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f9f5.png) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1982860099858141184/img/6L8nfA_ikfVHPxtc.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 426](https://twitter.com/buildonbase/status/1982860223359660369)[ 10:21 AM • Oct 27, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/buildonbase/status/1982860223359660369) * * * #### 700+ teams applied to Base Batches Over 700 teams applied to the Base Batches startup track. The top 40 will pitch live at Devconnect this fall. Limited seats are now open for VCs, accelerators, and investors ready to back the next wave of onchain founders. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bef68d0564e8f8a972691f169f0b2ee37b947a0bdb6d8f69df735301943b3ff8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983561433209274572) Over 700 teams applied to the Base Batches startup track, and we're now selecting the top 40 that will pitch live at [@EFDevcon](https://twitter.com/EFDevcon) Want to be in the room for Demo Day? We’ve got limited seats open for VCs, accelerators, investors and anyone looking to back the next wave of builders ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1983560485372125184/img/gu7GxSsRW2tITV5U.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 538](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983561433209274572)[ 8:47 AM • Oct 29, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983561433209274572) * * * ### Kalshi supports Base USDC Kalshi now accepts Base USDC deposits, making it easier to participate in onchain prediction markets. They're also offering grants to teams building in this space. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bef68d0564e8f8a972691f169f0b2ee37b947a0bdb6d8f69df735301943b3ff8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915474791420087) Kalshi now supports Base USDC for deposits natively ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/938a79d4a943c7ef83965070c8f7862e3bc9722eb80998591f3bd4ea7e09605b.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 733](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915474791420087)[ 8:14 AM • Oct 30, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915474791420087) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bef68d0564e8f8a972691f169f0b2ee37b947a0bdb6d8f69df735301943b3ff8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915626214383979) Base builders are also eligible for grants to build onchain prediction market products on [@Kalshi](https://twitter.com/Kalshi). Apply: [x.com/Kalshi/status/…](https://t.co/nof4MhdSHT) [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/13b5c687e7b7d19136c2d4da0867b7d70ec63fd758f1a099eda489fa3b4a74a5.jpg)](https://twitter.com/Kalshi) [Kalshi](https://twitter.com/Kalshi) [@Kalshi](https://twitter.com/Kalshi) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/Kalshi/status/1968307024799879505) Introducing [@KalshiEco](https://twitter.com/KalshiEco): a hub to support builders, traders, and creators pushing the frontier of prediction markets. We’re backing offchain and onchain innovation, with dedicated grants partnering with @Solana and @Base. Come join us in building the future of trading the future. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8ff6b5428a3e54bb14bd262f2d74b0ac505adbaba359a3138e1d820b739a31bd.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 75](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915626214383979)[ 8:15 AM • Oct 30, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983915626214383979) * * * #### Gas limit increase, live now The Base Chain gas limit just increased to 100 Mgas/s, a major step toward hitting 150 Mgas/s next month. ![Scaling Base: Doubling capacity in 30 days](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ff00bb678383a1add193081d2823e39a00540c570188d248ecca9f08075a8dc1.jpg) [ ### Scaling Base: Doubling capacity in 30 days ](https://blog.base.dev/scaling-base-doubling-capacity-in-30-days) ![Base Engineering Blog](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6a417c9a16819ad9d65b36381b293a19.jpg)Base Engineering Blog Oct 28, 2025 TL;DR: We’re continuing to scale Base to serve as a platform for the global economy. By the end of 2025, our goals are to double Base Chain’s gas limit, improve client performance, and expand L1 data ... ![Supporter](https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/b91092fa-92a8-41dc-0315-d44c70c9d100/original)![Supporter](https://imagedelivery.net/BXluQx4ige9GuW0Ia56BHw/b2bb5303-587b-4857-b1ff-9b065c08dd00/rectcrop3)![Supporter](https://i.imgur.com/8jCpx3v.png) 11 supporters [Support](https://blog.base.dev/scaling-base-doubling-capacity-in-30-days?support=true) * * * #### R\[3\]sidency London is open Fabric opened applications for the next R\[3\]sidency in London, supporting builders from across the UK. The future of Base is global _and_ local. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bef68d0564e8f8a972691f169f0b2ee37b947a0bdb6d8f69df735301943b3ff8.jpg)](https://twitter.com/base) [Base](https://twitter.com/base) [@base](https://twitter.com/base) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983608929428144377) London, let’s build Applications for R\[3\]sidency are open [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b4b2dd9d6da012ca4c892eecb613991abe6b15de07726c6b65d0ee4c96f236f0.jpg)](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc) [Fabric Ventures](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc) [@fabric\_vc](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/fabric_vc/status/1983550136836915443) Last week, we sat around the table with some of the UK’s top founders, builders & operators for an intimate R\[3\]sidency dinner with [@base](https://twitter.com/base) ![🟦](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f7e6.png)![🟧](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f7e7.png) One message echoed amongst conversations, breakthrough products take time, courage, & community. The best teams don’t start perfect, ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1983464029856104448/img/kGyWpslp2DCSpSGa.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 424](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983608929428144377)[ 11:56 AM • Oct 29, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1983608929428144377) * * * ### …and so much more ■ cbADA borrow markets are now live, bringing Cardano-backed assets onchain. ■ All [@virtuals\_io](https://x.com/virtuals_io) x402 agents are now tradeable on Coinbase, expanding the Virtuals ecosystem. ■ [@glider\_fi](https://x.com/glider_fi) is now open to everyone, making investing effortless and connected across DeFi. ■ [@printr](https://x.com/printr) lets anyone launch tokens directly from Base in one click. ■ [@fluidkey](https://x.com/fluidkey) released its new app for automated privacy, yield vaults, swaps, and bank transfers, secured by biometrics. ■ [@Treasure\_DAO](https://x.com/Treasure_DAO) introduced AI Frens, a platform where AI becomes a virtual creator, builds a fanbase, and earns onchain. ■ [@TrebleSwap](https://x.com/TrebleSwap) launched perpetual trading on Base with its V4 DEX and DeFi Hub. ■ [@MAIV\_FINANCE](https://x.com/MAIV_FINANCE) launched Flow, a global FX and liquidity operations product for Base, now featured in the Base Services Hub. ■ [@SemanticLayer](https://x.com/SemanticLayer) advanced the 42 Universe on Base, where autonomous agents powered by x402 and AGI Solver now act, trade, and learn onchain. ■ [@ACO\_labs](https://x.com/ACO_labs) introduced ACO, the AI Creative Stack built on Virtuals Protocol and powered by Acolyt, helping builders and brands create and scale faster. ■ [@ArenaClub](https://x.com/ArenaClub) brings graded sports cards onchain so you can rip, collect, and trade instantly. ### Mini apps on @baseapp ■ [@betonbangers](https://x.com/betonbangers) lets you bet on viral posts and get rewarded for spotting bangers early. ■ [@wasabi\_protocol](https://x.com/wasabi_protocol) added margin trading, so you can earn yield on stables while you trade. ■ [@PredictBase](https://x.com/PredictBase) lets you trade predictions and live odds in a single click. ■ [@MintedMerchShop](https://x.com/MintedMerchShop) added Base Pay checkout to its mini app and online store. ■ [@footballdotfun](https://x.com/footballdotfun) launched the FDF Mini App, bringing sports fans onchain, from football to basketball. ■ [@ArcadiaFi](https://x.com/ArcadiaFi) brings a fresh DeFi experience built for simplicity and speed. ■ [@AskVenice](https://x.com/AskVenice) lets you chat with Venice AI privately. ■ [@\_4DHD\_](https://x.com/_4DHD_) dropped a spooky onchain experience: type in any address, pay $1 USDC, and watch it transform into a haunted house * * * Based builders keep shipping. The onchain world keeps expanding. See you next week 🟦 --- *Originally published on [This Week on Base](https://paragraph.com/@thisweekonbase/10-31-2025)*