🚀 Base Weekly: Job Network Launch, Sundance Film Debut & Solana Bridge
🚀 Base Weekly: Job Network Launch, Sundance Film Debut & Solana Bridge
🎬 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 ■ The Base Ecosystem Job Network is now live, powered by @hirechain_io, with open roles from teams across the Base ecosystem. ■ Base released a new BaseLayer episode featuring @js_horne, co-founder of @zora. ■ @sportfun received an investment
World Mobile Launches User-Owned Network on Base
**World Mobile Team** has launched a decentralized mobile network that allows users to own and operate infrastructure. **Key Features:** - Coverage spans 99% of the USA and 60+ countries - Users can deploy AirNodes to extend network coverage - Node operators earn rewards for participation - Built on Base blockchain The network represents a shift from traditional carrier-controlled infrastructure to a **user-owned model**. Anyone can contribute to network expansion by deploying hardware, creating a globally distributed telecommunications system. This approach aligns with DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) principles, where physical infrastructure is owned and operated by participants rather than centralized entities.
Base Enables Robot Training to Scale Physical AI in Real World
Base is launching infrastructure to train robots onchain, marking a significant step toward scaling physical AI applications beyond digital environments. **Key developments:** - Developers can now use Base's blockchain infrastructure to train and coordinate physical robots - This builds on Base's existing AI agent tools, extending capabilities from digital to physical world applications - The initiative aims to create scalable systems for real-world robotics deployment This follows Base's recent workshop on building autonomous AI agents onchain, showing continued expansion of their AI infrastructure offerings.
Base Batches Accelerator Opens Applications for 15 Teams
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 Workshop: Building Trustless AI Agents with ERC-8004 Standard
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)