# This Week on Base: Base Batches winners, a new stablecoin in Argentina, builder spotlights, and so much more By [This Week on Base](https://paragraph.com/@thisweekonbase) · 2025-11-21 --- #### Base Batches 002: Winners Base Batches 002 has wrapped. **50 Builder Track finalists** are entering Incubase, our virtual mentorship program. [![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/1990864746120102236) 900+ projects → 50 finalists Base Batches 002 has wrapped, and we’re excited to introduce the 50 Builder track finalists heading into Incubase, our virtual mentorship program. Huge thanks to every builder around the world who jumped in to build with us. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ce412c5d837657e584f42492a8a4d0e46ec97f8133bb583b386130bcf0c4e91f.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 886](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864746120102236)[ 11:28 AM • Nov 18, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864746120102236) [![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/1990864871739535377) Rolling Burger: [devfolio.co/projects/rolli…](https://t.co/HYYRkZMNJj) Trustscan: [devfolio.co/projects/trust…](https://t.co/cIeE0EYvGt) Zora Terminal: [devfolio.co/projects/zora-…](https://t.co/tJ1xQFJo4K) EnrouteApp: [devfolio.co/projects/enrou…](https://t.co/4KDX3h2KX8) Expendi: [devfolio.co/projects/expen…](https://t.co/VU0CC85Pu2) MiniSend: [devfolio.co/projects/minis…](https://t.co/pxj0hGeF6K) Viral: [devfolio.co/projects/viral…](https://t.co/8w1wtwltEB) Avelot: [devfolio.co/projects/avelo…](https://t.co/EKIOriRK6u)[ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cbb2f223f791781c3caecfc797c7a3268191a696b862045b9bbc590ad94d83fa.jpg) devfolio.co Viral | Devfolio ---------------- Go Viral Effortlessly with a Click ](https://t.co/8w1wtwltEB) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 160](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864871739535377)[ 11:29 AM • Nov 18, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864871739535377) [![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/1990864874201591881) Tethra: [devfolio.co/projects/tethr…](https://t.co/Ax5kDRD8OA) Nuvia: [devfolio.co/projects/nuvia…](https://t.co/MyeCXnxJju) ATFi: [devfolio.co/projects/atfi-…](https://t.co/hgfRD07WUi) Zeroledger: [devfolio.co/projects/zerol…](https://t.co/9IXmzDXIXZ) Splitmaster: [devfolio.co/projects/split…](https://t.co/X7C4suj3a0) The Firm: [devfolio.co/projects/the-f…](https://t.co/iYZm2UQ1BX) Alphie: [devfolio.co/projects/alphi…](https://t.co/raMdJEbVXX) Outmine - Base Edition:[ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a4d1221ade90472a858a41b0685f47f1412faf53d0c8c21b742abd697f519b5d.jpg) devfolio.co Outmine - Base Edition | Devfolio --------------------------------- An action-packed dungeon crawling survival game ](https://t.co/CSEuq5YsYT) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 115](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864874201591881)[ 11:29 AM • Nov 18, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1990864874201591881) **…and 50 Startup Track finalists** pitched live at Devcon, with **12 standout teams** were selected as overall winners, with [**Upshot**](https://x.com/upshot_cards) taking 1st place. [![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/1991188450469364057) 50 teams took the stage at @efdevcon to pitch what they're building to peers and investors. We narrowed the list to 12 standouts, though every team that pitched brought real strength to the stage. Here are the winners of the Base Batches Startup Track: WINNER: [@upshot\_cards](https://twitter.com/upshot_cards) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ce412c5d837657e584f42492a8a4d0e46ec97f8133bb583b386130bcf0c4e91f.png) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 590](https://twitter.com/base/status/1991188450469364057)[ 8:54 AM • Nov 19, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1991188450469364057) Massive congrats to every builder who made this round so special. * * * #### A stablecoin for Argentina At Devcon, Jesse Pollak announced a new stablecoin from [Ripio](https://x.com/RipioApp), now live on Base. [![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/1991144681913328064) More and more local stablecoins are live on Base. At [@EFDevcon](https://twitter.com/EFDevcon), [@jessepollak](https://twitter.com/jessepollak) announced a new Argentian stablecoin from [@RipioApp](https://twitter.com/RipioApp) . Every currency, everywhere, onchain. (Clip credit: [@Jackkk](https://twitter.com/Jackkk)) ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1990603051686842368/img/DBoWJ33D_iEG21lL.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 498](https://twitter.com/base/status/1991144681913328064)[ 6:01 AM • Nov 19, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/base/status/1991144681913328064) * * * #### BaseLayer 002 is live Meet [Tara](https://x.com/purrfect_pixels), co-founder of [Cat Town](https://x.com/CatTownBase), an onchain world where you take on the persona of a cat. From rural Ireland to a community that’s donated $30K+ to charities worldwide. This is her story. [![](https://paragraph.com/editor/youtube/play.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9amHsArj88) * * * #### Coinbase System Update incoming 👀 **Coinbase** announced **System Update**, happening on **December 17**, and yes, **Base will be there**. More details to come. Mark your calendars. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ba1e5a02fef3c6b2276076fd0db4587dce3b352490ee647ee0ac9a63c151f5ef.png)](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [Coinbase 🛡️](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [@coinbase](https://twitter.com/coinbase) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1990798486166814937) Coinbase System Update incoming. → Exciting product announcements → Key business updates → Lots of other cool stuff A new era of Coinbase is beginning. December 17, 2PM PT, live on 𝕏. ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/amplify_video_thumb/1990796418231971840/img/_tUKsgo6iFWIax6y.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 2,189](https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1990798486166814937)[ 7:05 AM • Nov 18, 2025 ](https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1990798486166814937) * * * ### …and so much more: ■ [@paragraph\_xyz](https://x.com/paragraph_xyz) introduced writer coins, giving writers a new way to engage and reward their earliest supporters. ■ [@bondifinance](https://x.com/bondifinance) brought publicly traded corporate bonds onchain through Bondi v2, offering fixed-income assets held in bankruptcy-remote accounts and paying interest directly to wallets. ■ [@Persona\_Journey](https://x.com/Persona_Journey) launched a new holder-focused experience. ■ [@illuviumio](https://x.com/illuviumio) released Staking v3, creating a smoother, more accessible way to interact across its interconnected gaming universe. ■ [@gtaoventures](https://x.com/gtaoventures) connected top Bittensor subnets to Base via Chainlink CCIP, now accessible through [@AerodromeFi](https://x.com/AerodromeFi). ■ [@Cypher\_HQ\_](https://x.com/Cypher_HQ_) unveiled Cypher Card, a non-custodial way to convert digital assets into fiat for everyday purchases. ■ [@slashapp](https://x.com/slashapp) hit $150M in annualized revenue, becoming the fastest-growing business banking platform in modern fintech. ■ [@USDai\_Official](https://x.com/USDai_Official) expanded to Base, bringing financing infrastructure designed for the AI economy. ■ [@okx](https://x.com/okx) enabled Base DEX trading directly inside the OKX app with no bridges or gas fees. ■ [@0xppl\_](https://x.com/0xppl_) added full Base coverage, making all onchain activity explorable through the 0xPPL interface. ■ [@getaxal](https://x.com/getaxal) introduced the Axal App, now available on iOS with Google Play coming soon. Users can earn secure, permissionless stablecoin yield in one click. ■ [@townsapp](https://x.com/townsapp) added fee splitting for trading, supporting callers and creators who guide their communities. ■ [@SemanticLayer](https://x.com/SemanticLayer) launched Prophet Arena, where top AI models face off in live prediction markets running entirely on Base. ■ [@slice\_\_so](https://x.com/slice__so) introduced the World Marketplace, an open, decentralized infrastructure project for global commerce. ■ [@o1\_exchange](https://x.com/o1_exchange) hit a new record high for users, continuing its growth across Base. ■ The waitlist for [@rodeo](https://x.com/rodeo) is open, letting players bet on the game as a team. ■ [@wasabi\_protocol](https://x.com/wasabi_protocol) launched a [@baseapp](https://x.com/baseapp) mini app offering trading, leverage, yield, and simple swaps in one unified onchain experience. ■ [@ethos\_network](https://x.com/ethos_network) launched its [@baseapp](https://x.com/baseapp) mini app, bringing reputation and credibility onchain through peer-to-peer reviews secured by staked ETH. --- *Originally published on [This Week on Base](https://paragraph.com/@thisweekonbase/11-21-25)*