๐ Base Weekly: Job Network Launch, Sundance Film Debut & Solana Bridge
๐ Base Weekly: Job Network Launch, Sundance Film Debut & Solana Bridge
๐ฌ Base hits Sundance

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.
Want to help build the global economy on Base? The Base Ecosystem Job Network is live with roles from teams across the ecosystem, powered by @hirechain_io Start your search: base.hirechain.io
This week on Base: NEWS โ The Base Ecosystem Job Network is now live, powered by @hirechain_io, with open roles from teams across the Base ecosystem. โ Base released a new BaseLayer episode featuring @js_horne, co-founder of @zora. โ @sportfun received an investment
Ethos Network Launches Onchain Reputation System on Base
**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 Launches Payments Website Showcasing Internet-Speed Transactions

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.
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: 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 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 venture capital firms and angel investors.
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 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.