Farcaster Mini Apps Ecosystem Grows with Podcasts, Games, and Creative Tools
Farcaster Mini Apps Ecosystem Grows with Podcasts, Games, and Creative Tools
馃幃 Farcaster's Secret Weapon
Farcaster's ecosystem continues expanding with innovative mini apps that integrate directly into users' feeds. Recent launches include:
- @podsdotmedia: Discover and collect podcasts while browsing
- Tip 'N Earn: Automatically convert likes to USDC tips
- @paragraph_xyz: Read and collect essays onchain
- @warpslot: Free daily memecoin dispenser game
- @titlesxyz: Create AI art with artist-trained models
- Farville: Build and trade in an onchain farming game
- FarGuesser: 30-second geography guessing game
- @Farcade_AI: Gaming platform with friend challenges
These apps require no installation or additional sign-ins, marking a significant evolution in social platform functionality.
Mini apps are based. @Farcade_AI brings onchain gaming straight inside of @farcaster_xyz. Challenge your friends, earn points, and browse new games that are dropping all the time. It's time to level up.
Mini apps are based. @warpslot is a free memecoin dispenser you can play from inside @farcaster_xyz. Get 5 free spins a day and a shot at winning coins, sent right to your wallet.
Mini apps are based. @podsdotmedia lets you discover and collect podcasts while browsing your @farcaster_xyz feed. A new way to listen, onchain.
Mini apps are based. @titlesxyz lets you create AI art using models trained by top artists, all from inside @farcaster_xyz. Your imagination just got a mint button.
Mini apps are based. @paragraph_xyz lets you read essays and stories as you come across them in your @farcaster_xyz feed. Discover, subscribe, and collect great writing onchain.
Mini apps are based Onchain social is leveling up on @farcaster_xyz with apps that show up straight in your feed, no installs or signing required Facebook apps walked so these could run
Mini apps are based. Farville by @builders_garden lets you build your dream farm, one harvest at a time. Plant crops and make trades with other farmers playing on @farcaster_xyz to grow your fields. The onchain countryside awaits.
Mini apps are based. Tip 'N Earn by @kompreni lets you turn likes into tips (automatically) inside @farcaster_xyz. Choose how much you want to tip in USDC and reward great posts with real value.
Mini apps are based. FarGuesser is an addicting new geography game. 1 location. 1 guess. 30 seconds on the clock. See how you stack up on the @farcaster_xyz leaderboard, and mint your Ws onchain.
馃殌 Base Breaks Records
**Major milestones this week on Base:** - **Coinbase DEX trading** now live for all US users (except NY) - millions of assets available directly in-app - **$200M USDC** earning ~10% APY via MorphoLabs in just two weeks - **Base TVL hits all-time high** of $5.3B - nearly 3x growth from last year **Key developments:** - Onchain Summer Awards distributed **$200K** across 20 winners - New gaming options: bballxyz beta live, footballdotfun expanding to American sports - Enhanced Base app with **AI trading bots** in group chats - PistachioFi adds **Apple Pay** crypto purchases **Ecosystem growth:** - Ethos Network: 25K contributors, 450K monthly visitors, $5M+ reputation secured - CalaxyApp gained **10K users** in first week - Blackbird's FLYNET volume up **1000%** since launch Base continues expanding with new tokens, international pilots, and innovative applications across DeFi, gaming, and social platforms.
Base Transaction Users: Special Announcement Coming Your Way
**Attention Base users**: If you've ever sent a transaction on Base, there's important news specifically for you. Base continues to demonstrate its value proposition for developers and users alike. Recent data shows significant cost savings compared to Ethereum mainnet: - One project saved **$273,540 in gas fees** by building on Base - Nearly 37,000 transactions processed efficiently - Base's L2 solution addresses Ethereum's gas fee and speed challenges The announcement appears targeted at the growing Base user community, suggesting potential benefits or updates for existing transaction participants. *Stay tuned for more details on what this means for Base users.*
Coinbase Launches DEX Trading for Millions of Base Assets
Coinbase has officially launched **DEX trading** for millions of Base assets, marking a significant expansion of decentralized trading options on the platform. **Key Details:** - Millions of Base network tokens now available for trading - DEX integration allows direct on-chain trading - Initially rolling out in the U.S. (excluding New York) - Represents major step toward decentralized asset access This launch connects Coinbase's centralized platform with Base's decentralized ecosystem, giving users access to a vastly expanded token selection through decentralized exchange functionality. The integration bridges traditional and DeFi trading, potentially opening new opportunities for both retail and institutional traders.
Football.fun Launches Fantasy Trading Platform Combining Player Selection with Real-Time Market Dynamics
**Football.fun** introduces a new fantasy sports platform that merges traditional fantasy football with active trading mechanics. The platform allows users to: - **Trade players** in real-time rather than just selecting lineups - Participate in a **fast-paced marketplace** for player assets - Compete both on field performance and market strategy This approach transforms fantasy sports from static team management into dynamic asset trading, where participants can buy and sell player positions based on performance expectations and market movements. The concept builds on previous explorations of **tradeable odds** during live matches, extending real-time trading mechanics to fantasy sports player management. *Visit [football.fun](football.fun) to explore the platform.*
馃弳 Onchain Summer Awards Winners Announced: $200K Distributed Across 20 Projects
The **Onchain Summer Awards** concluded with 20 winners sharing **$200,000** across four categories. **Competition Overview:** - 500+ project submissions - 4 categories with 5 winners each - Prize structure: $25k (1st), $10k (2nd), $7.5k (3rd), $5k (4th), $2.5k (5th) **Notable Winners:** **Top New Mini Apps:** - [Codygame](https://farcaster.xyz/miniapps/LKH4wBsF1zYm/slay-to-earn): AI code-cracking game (1st) - [BitsaveProtocol](https://farcaster.xyz/miniapps/lvdtTO9fsiR-/bitsave): Onchain savings protocol (2nd) **Top Live Mini Apps:** - [BETRMINT](https://betrmint.fun/mint-spin-win/enb-betr): Mint, spin and win platform (1st) - [AnichessGame](https://anichesspuzzles.com/): Chess with magical elements (2nd) **Top New Consumer Apps:** - [TradeClashAI](https://sim.tradeclash.xyz/): News-driven AI economy simulation (1st) - owatch: The people's media protocol (2nd) **Top Live Consumer Apps:** - [CatTownBase](https://cat.town/): Play, collect, and earn game (1st) - [Netrum_ai](https://netrumlabs.com/): Lite node + Base agent NFT (2nd) **Additional Support:** Another **$50,000** will be distributed later this week to teams across early, emerging, and established app categories. The awards showcase the diversity of applications being built on Base, from gaming and DeFi to media and collectibles.