Base Batches 002 Graduates 50 Builders After Intensive Incubation Program
Base Batches 002 Graduates 50 Builders After Intensive Incubation Program
馃帗 Base Batches wraps
Base Batches 002 has concluded, with 50 builders completing the Incubase program focused on practical startup skills.
Program Highlights:
- Builders learned from experienced founders across key areas
- Sessions covered pitching techniques, scaling strategies, and product-market fit
- Topics included onchain distribution and real-world building experiences
Featured Sessions:
- Pitching fundamentals with @berkozero
- Scaling insights from @footballdotfun (@AdamFDF_)
- PMF discovery from @charmsai (@Gon0x_)
- Onchain distribution strategies (@toady_hawk)
- Building @bankrbot (@Dannyhbrown)
- Additional sessions from @limone_eth, @noicedotso, @hughescoin, and @PeteTownsendNV
Winners will be announced soon.
Base Batches 002 just officially wrapped, with 50 builders completing Incubase and learning everything from pitching to go-to-market from builders who've done it before. Based builders teaching based builders: - How to pitch (@berkozero) - How @footballdotfun scaled (@AdamFDF_) -
New Onchain Markets Emerge on Base as Infrastructure Matures
**New trading and consumer platforms are launching on Base as the ecosystem continues to expand.** - @tryfomo processed over $70M in trading volume this week, attracting 18,000+ unique traders and 1,800 new participants - @o1_exchange released an enterprise-grade trading API designed to recover MEV and improve execution - @HydrexFi deployed a complete trading suite featuring limit orders, DCA, and smart routing **Novel applications are testing new market models:** - @BreakoutApp launched a platform for trading attention as an asset - @NetworkNoya introduced voice-powered DeFi commands for swaps and deposits - @soon_svm brought the first x402-powered perpetual trading platform to Base - @royaltiz_off announced plans to launch athlete trading, backed by $15M in revenue and 200+ signed athletes **Infrastructure providers are joining the ecosystem:** - @EtherealLabs_ joined the Base Services Hub as an onchain development agency - @ValeYield introduced simplified yield routing across Base-native sources - @SkaleNetwork enabled USDC purchases for PGA Tour Rise @upshot_cards is returning its entire $50,000 Base grant to users, while @Overtime_io credited Base distribution for accelerating its mobile-native growth.
OpenClaw Agents Expand Across Base Ecosystem
OpenClaw continues to enable AI agents on Base, with new applications emerging across multiple sectors: **Work & Markets** - @moltroad and @openworkceo for professional applications **Relationships & Dating** - @Clawdr_book, LinkClaws by @techfrenAJ, and @moltmatch **Prediction Markets & Messaging** - @PolyClaw for predictions - @moltline_ for messaging **Virtual Worlds & Emerging Use Cases** - @virtuals_io integration - ClawdKitchen by @callusfbi - @daydreamsagents, @KellyClaud90827, @MitMolt41724 **Additional Tools** - @emberclawd, @FelixCraftAI - MoltSlack by @agent_relay - ClawPay by @b402ai The ecosystem builds on existing infrastructure including forums, social platforms, discovery tools, and token launchpads.
Y Combinator Backs Stablecoins as Gateway to Global Financial Access
Y Combinator has publicly endorsed stablecoins like USDC as catalysts for transforming global financial services. The influential startup accelerator believes these digital currencies are **laying groundwork for a fintech renaissance**, particularly in expanding access to financial tools worldwide. This statement signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoins as infrastructure for: - Cross-border payments - Financial inclusion in underserved markets - Alternative banking solutions The endorsement comes as stablecoins continue gaining traction as practical tools rather than speculative assets, focusing on real-world utility in payments and remittances. [Read the original statement](https://x.com/ycombinator/status/2018701008986370333)
Y Combinator Enables Startup Funding in USDC on Base
Y Combinator has announced that startups in its accelerator program can now receive funding in USDC on the Base network. This marks a significant shift in how one of the world's most prestigious startup accelerators handles capital distribution. Founders can now access their funding through stablecoins rather than traditional banking rails. **Key implications:** - Faster access to capital for YC-backed companies - Reduced friction in international funding scenarios - Integration with Base's layer-2 infrastructure The move follows similar adoption by Gusto, which recently enabled USDC payments for international contractors. These developments signal growing institutional acceptance of stablecoin infrastructure for business operations.