Base Leadership Discusses Builder-First Strategy at ETH Denver

**Ethos Network** introduces a public, verifiable reputation system built on Base and secured by Ethereum. The platform offers an alternative to traditional identity verification by using **onchain reputation** instead of invasive data collection. All verification is transparent and can be checked by anyone. - Built on Base L2 network - Secured by Ethereum - Public and verifiable reputation data - No invasive personal data requirements The system aims to prove identity through reputation rather than collecting sensitive personal information.

Base has unveiled a new payments website demonstrating the capabilities of their blockchain infrastructure for fast, affordable, and global transactions. The platform aims to showcase how digital payments can operate at internet speed, removing traditional barriers of cost and geography that plague conventional payment systems. **Key features highlighted:** - Fast transaction processing - Low-cost transfers - Global accessibility The launch builds on Base's ongoing commitment to making crypto payments practical for real-world use cases. The new website serves as both a demonstration and resource for understanding blockchain-based payment infrastructure. Visit [base.org/payments](http://base.org/payments) to explore the platform.

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: New leverage primitive for prediction markets - [TradeOnsight](http://tradeoninsight.com): Social/chat-native prediction markets - [0x4Mica](http://4mica.xyz): Collateral-enabled agentic batch settlement for x402 **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 integrate x402 protocol for micropayments.

**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 venture capital firms and angel investors.

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 previous rollout that included stablecoins for Singapore and Australia This infrastructure enables users worldwide to transact in their local currencies onchain, removing traditional barriers to global payments.