Base Creative Team Shares Behind-the-Scenes Process
Base Creative Team Shares Behind-the-Scenes Process
馃帹 Peek Behind Base's Curtain
Base's @Creative0ffice team has provided an inside look at their creative process for Stage 1 Decentralization. The team is taking an innovative approach by:
- Building their creative work in public
- Tokenizing their design process and outputs
- Documenting the handmade creative elements
This transparent approach marks a shift in how blockchain projects handle creative development, allowing community members to witness and participate in the evolution of the platform's visual identity.
Follow their journey: @Creative0ffice
Base鈥檚 @Creative0ffice team coined a behind-the-scenes look at the handmade creative for Stage 1 Decentralization
To mark Base's stage 1 decentralization, the Creative Office produced a process-driven artwork that captures the shift from centralized to a global onchain community, using generative systems to reflect that evolution.
Creator Economy Shifts to Direct Payments with Paperview and Arena
Two platforms are reshaping creator monetization through blockchain technology: - **Paperview**: A mini-app enabling creators to set prices for content and receive instant USDC payments when fans unlock posts - **Arena App**: Built on Avalanche, has processed millions in direct creator payments through built-in wallets, eliminating traditional brand deal dependencies These platforms represent a shift toward direct creator-to-fan payments, removing traditional payment delays and intermediaries. Arena's success demonstrates growing adoption of onchain payment systems for content creators. [Listen to full Arena discussion](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OaShGq8c969zPElsPmQo9)
Factcheck.fun Launches to Combat Online Misinformation Using Blockchain
A new blockchain-based platform @factcheckdotfun aims to tackle online misinformation through market incentives. Key features: - Users can challenge questionable headlines - Markets open for fact verification - Rewards distributed for accurate fact-checking - Currently available only outside US The platform emerges amid growing concerns about AI-generated disinformation, with blockchain technology offering a potential solution for content verification. *Note: This initiative aligns with recent industry discussions about blockchain's role in combating false information online.*
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans Nationwide
Coinbase has expanded its Bitcoin-backed loan service across the United States (excluding New York). Key features: - Users can borrow USDC using Bitcoin as collateral - Service built on Base, powered by Morpho Labs - Loan process takes under one minute through Coinbase app This marks a significant step in making decentralized lending accessible to mainstream users. The service allows Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets. Learn more: [Coinbase Blog](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/now-get-a-USDC-loan-without-selling-your-bitcoin)
Base Achieves Stage 1 Decentralization & NYC Events
Base has reached a significant milestone in its decentralization journey by implementing two key features: - Launching permissionless fault proofs - Establishing a security council for contract upgrade process **Upcoming NYC Events:** - BuildHer Brunch: May 2nd, 8am [Register](https://lu.ma/mww8ckn3) - Base Golden Hour: May 2nd, 5pm [Register](https://lu.ma/qmfwkse3) - FarCon: All weekend long Learn more about Base's decentralization progress in their [official announcement](https://base.mirror.xyz/tWDMlGp48fF0MeADcLQruUBq1Qxkou4O5x3ax8Rm3jA)