🚀 Base Batches Demo Day: 50 Finalists Revealed

**AI agents have collectively spent more than $50 million on services using the x402 protocol**, marking a significant milestone in autonomous agent activity. - **Over 85% of this spending occurred on Base**, Coinbase's Layer 2 network - This follows a previous milestone of 1 million x402 transactions on Base in just 15 days - The data demonstrates growing adoption of payment protocols designed for AI agents The x402 protocol enables AI agents to autonomously pay for services and resources, creating a new economy where machines transact directly with each other. Base's dominance in this space suggests it's becoming the preferred infrastructure for agent-to-agent commerce.

Base is establishing itself as the primary blockchain platform for AI and robotics applications. The announcement highlights **Base Batches 003** as proof of this direction, featuring collaborations with Virtuals Protocol and other partners. This builds on Base's March positioning as the "onchain home for AI," showing continued momentum in attracting AI-focused projects to its ecosystem. **Key developments:** - Base Batches 003 demonstrates platform capabilities for AI/robotics - Strategic partnerships with Virtuals Protocol - Continued focus on AI infrastructure development The move signals Base's commitment to becoming the go-to blockchain for next-generation AI and robotics applications.

Base is accepting applications for its Base Batches accelerator program, seeking 15 teams to develop onchain applications. **Program Benefits:** - Mentorship from experienced industry professionals - Access to the Base Ecosystem Fund - Opportunity to pitch at Demo Day to Silicon Valley venture capitalists The program follows a previous round that attracted over 700 applicants, with 40 teams selected to pitch at a Demo Day event. Base Batches aims to support the development of practical onchain applications and connect builders with funding opportunities. Interested teams can apply through the program's application process.

Base DevRel team is hosting a hands-on workshop focused on **ERC-8004**, Ethereum's new standard for trustless AI agents. **What you'll learn:** - How to build and deploy autonomous AI agents onchain - Using onchain identity and reputation systems - Working with validation registries - Managing AI agents with Base's developer tools ERC-8004 enables decentralized AI agent interactions and establishes trustless commerce on Ethereum. The workshop provides practical experience with this emerging standard. [Register for the workshop](https://luma.com/gvjofa1t)

**Major Developments This Week** - **Base Ecosystem Job Network** goes live via @hirechain_io with roles across the ecosystem - **THE MUSICAL** becomes first Base-backed film selected for Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition - **Base Pay** launches one-step onchain payments on Shopify with open standards **Key Launches** - **@virtuals_io** debuts BaseSolana Bridge for cross-chain agent economy - **@withportrait** removes registration fees, making onchain identity free - **@districtxyz** announces $1M Builder Fund - **@riftdex** enables native BTC/ERC20 trading with low gas costs **Infrastructure Updates** - Ethereum ships PeerDAS upgrade for cheaper rollup fees - Multiple Solana-Base bridges launch via @flaunchgg and @RelayProtocol - @horizenglobal mainnet goes live as privacy-focused appchain **Mini Apps Expansion** - @joinbond featured as spotlight app for creator staking - @MetaLend_DeFi and @WowmaxExchange launch lending and trading apps - @Wishwish_art builds onchain popmart with AR/VR utility Base continues expanding its ecosystem with job opportunities, entertainment partnerships, and cross-chain connectivity.