Base Hits 100M x402 Transactions as AI Agent Economy Accelerates
Base Hits 100M x402 Transactions as AI Agent Economy Accelerates
🤖 Machines paying machines
x402 payment protocol nears 100M transactions on Base as machine-to-machine payments infrastructure matures. Protocol_fx integrated x402 with Heurist AI, enabling direct agent-to-agent payments.
Stablecoin growth continues with cbLTC launching April 9th - a 1:1 wrapped Litecoin on Base. Multipli crossed $100M TVL milestone.
Base App standardization begins April 9th with unified web standards across all apps. New primitives for metadata, notifications, and distribution rolling out.
Notable launches:
- Glider_fi's auto-rebalancing portfolios with 30-day rewards
- Hinkal Pay brings private transactions to Base
- GeckoTerminal integrated trading directly into Base App
- True Markets CLI enables agent-driven portfolio management
Gaming and collectibles expand with PlaysOut Arcade Rush offering 30 days of onchain gaming with full spending refunds, while Onyxpacks launched crypto-native TCG collaboration.
Base Batches 003 applications closed with $50k funding and SF Demo Day access available for selected teams.
This week on Base: News ■ @ConwayResearch took over the timeline with the "Web 4.0" blog, diving into what they call The Automaton: a self-improving, sovereign AI agent ■ @virtuals_io introduced their Revenue Network for AI agents, allowing them to negotiate terms, execute
This week on Base News ■ Base Batches 003 introduced a new a Robotics track led by @virtuals_io to support embodied AI builders working on robotics agents, fleet operations, and robot-to-agent systems. ■ Builder attribution on Base is moving forward with ERC-8021 Builder Codes,
"Base is quickly establishing itself as the onchain home for AI"
At Coinbase: - We’re building the infrastructure for the agent economy - Base is quickly establishing itself as the onchain home for AI
This week on Base News ■ @buildonbase spotlighted @ErikVoorhees, founder of Venice and crypto OG, on building with x402 in a new Infra Stories interview. ■ @protocol_fx integrated x402 with @heurist_ai on Base, enabling infrastructure where machines pay machines directly. ■
This week on Base: News ■ Base Batches is now looking for 15 elite teams building the next generation of onchain apps, with mentorship, ecosystem funding access, and a Silicon Valley Demo Day. ■ Leaderboards for all apps on Base are now live on base dot dev, ranking projects by
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Base Launches Payments Website Showcasing Internet-Speed Transactions
Base has unveiled a new payments website demonstrating the capabilities of their blockchain infrastructure for global transactions. **Key Features:** - Fast transaction processing - Low-cost transfers - Global accessibility The platform aims to showcase how blockchain technology can enable money to move at internet speeds, making cross-border payments more efficient than traditional systems. Visit the new site: [base.org/payments](http://base.org/payments)
New Web3 Projects Launch Across DeFi, AI Agents, and Prediction Markets
A wave of new protocols emerged across multiple verticals: **AI & Agents** - [BlockRunAI](http://blockrun.ai): LLM router with onchain micropayments - [AgentlyHQ](http://use-agently.com): Routing layer for AI coordination and transactions - [FloeLabs](http://floelabs.xyz): Credit infrastructure for AI agents and institutions **DeFi Innovation** - [credifi](http://credi.fi): Uncollateralized lending using zkTLS and credit scores - [tomorrowloans](http://tomorrow.loans): Stablecoin lending to creators secured by Google AdSense via zkTLS - [nivo_finance](http://nivo.finance): Onchain FX hedging and forwards - [opal_dex](http://opaldex.com): Private DEX with sealed matching engine **Prediction Markets** - Stealth project building leverage primitive for prediction markets - [TradeOnsight](http://tradeonsite.com): Social/chat-native prediction markets - [0x4Mica](http://4mica.xyz): Collateral-enabled agentic batch settlement **Consumer Apps** - [jpegapp](http://jpeg.fun): Opinion markets on photos where highest bet wins - [liminalcash](http://becomeliminal.com): Self-custodial AI-native neobank Many projects leverage x402 protocol for micropayments and agent economies.
Base Batches Cohort 003 Selects 12 Teams from 1,100+ Applicants
**Base Batches announces its third cohort**, selecting 12 teams from over 1,100 applications. **Program details:** - 7-week intensive building period - Focus areas: AI, DeFi, payments, and prediction markets - Culminates in Demo Day in San Francisco - Selected teams pitch to top investors The cohort represents a competitive selection process, with less than 1.1% acceptance rate. Teams will develop their products across key blockchain verticals before presenting to the investment community.
Base Expands Global Payment Infrastructure with 10+ Localized Stablecoins
Base has launched support for over 10 localized stablecoins, positioning itself as a global payment settlement layer. **Key developments:** - Multiple region-specific stablecoins now operational onchain - Builds on Base's evolution as the default settlement layer for onchain finance - Expands on previous announcements of 12+ local stablecoins, including Singapore and Australian variants This infrastructure enables users worldwide to transact in their local currencies onchain, removing traditional barriers to global payments.
OpenCover Launches On-Chain Vault Insurance with $50M Coverage
**OpenCover** has introduced on-chain vault insurance that allows DeFi users to protect their vault positions without leaving their chosen protocol. **Key Features:** - Coverage up to **$50M per vault** - Toggle insurance on/off by staking vault shares - No prepayment or fixed terms required - Premiums automatically streamed from yield **How It Works:** Users can insure any DeFi vault position directly on-chain. The insurance can be activated or deactivated simply by staking or unstaking vault shares, providing flexible protection that adapts to user needs. The platform makes vault insurance accessible to any DeFi protocol, with underwriting partners supporting the coverage capacity. Vault operators and curators interested in embedded risk transfer can reach out to OpenCover directly. This launch represents a new approach to DeFi risk management, bringing traditional insurance concepts on-chain while maintaining the composability and flexibility of decentralized finance.