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Base announces multiple events at EthCC, featuring a Miniapp Builder Quest with 2+ ETH in prizes. Key highlights: - Home Base opens at 10am on Floor 4, offering networking opportunities - @mochikuan presents on building viral onchain apps (11:35am, Hepburn Stage) - Research workshop on user experience (3-4pm, Ruby Meeting Room 1) Notable success story: Two podcasters recently raised $10k USDC in four days without fees using Farcaster and Base. [Full schedule available](https://lu.ma/BaseEthCC2025)

Shopify is expanding its payment options by integrating USDC stablecoin payments through Base network. This strategic partnership aims to: - Enable millions of Shopify merchants to accept USDC payments - Streamline cryptocurrency transactions in e-commerce - Provide stable digital currency payment options The initiative was announced by Shopify's VP of Product and represents a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in retail.

Base has unveiled Case Study 005: NEW DAY, their latest digital art initiative showcasing works from nine prominent artists including @notbylght, @__NUMBER3, and Crystal Zapata. The collection, available on Zora, represents a vision for reimagining the internet through artistic expression. This follows their successful Case Study 001: Discovery series launched earlier this year. - Collection minted on Zora's platform - Features diverse range of digital artists - Continues Base's commitment to web3 art [View the collection on Zora](https://zora.co/coin/base:0xfa305d7ec225ec2ad267f32e7c143ac13e83f87d)

JPMorgan is introducing Kinexys, a USD-backed deposit token on the Base network, marking a significant development in institutional finance. Key points: - JPMD token will be available exclusively to approved institutional clients - Offers sub-second, sub-cent transaction capabilities - Enables near-instant settlement and real-time liquidity - Aims to transform traditional banking settlement times from days to seconds This initiative represents one of the first major steps by a global banking leader to bring traditional finance operations fully onchain, potentially setting a precedent for institutional adoption of blockchain technology. [Learn more about JPMorgan's Base integration](https://paragraph.com/@base/jpmorgan-is-moving-onchain-on-base)

Fileverse has launched a decentralized workspace platform on Base, offering secure collaboration tools for web3 teams. - Features include collaborative writing, sketching, and coding capabilities - All content protected with end-to-end encryption - Positions itself as decentralized alternative to Google Workspace and Notion The platform emphasizes onchain collaboration while maintaining security and privacy standards. Users can seamlessly share and collaborate on various file types within the Base ecosystem. **Key Differentiator**: Full decentralization combined with professional-grade workspace tools.