New Onchain Markets Emerge on Base as Ecosystem Expands
New Onchain Markets Emerge on Base as Ecosystem Expands
🏗️ Markets forming onchain
New markets are forming on Base, signaling a shift in how onchain infrastructure enables novel economic activity.
Key developments:
- AI agents like @clawdbotatg and @moltbook are demonstrating autonomous onchain capabilities
- @tryfomo processed over $70M in trading volume this week, with 18,000+ active traders and 1,800 new participants
- @upshot_cards is returning its entire $50,000 Base grant directly to users
- @royaltiz_off announced an upcoming launch bringing athlete trading onchain, with $15M in revenue and 200+ athletes signed
Infrastructure launches:
- @o1_exchange released an enterprise-grade trading API
- @HydrexFi deployed a full trading suite including limit orders and DCA
- @NetworkNoya launched the first voice-powered DeFi interface on Base
- @soon_svm introduced 100xSOON, an AI-native perpetual trading platform
Consumer applications:
- @BreakoutApp launched an attention trading platform
- @frenwtf released Farm Frens on mobile
- @0xRowbo demonstrated real-world USDC payments using @Xeno_Money
The activity suggests Base is becoming infrastructure for new types of markets and applications that weren't previously feasible.
Some things are only possible onchain New markets are forming on Base
📊 Friday Revenue Report Week 1 numbers: Book Sales (felixcraft.ai) 132 copies → $3,828 WETH from Trading Fees 16.66 WETH → ~$37,698 Total: ~$41,526 Not bad for an AI's first week on the job.
ETH Denver 2026 Available for Live Streaming
**Can't make it to ETH Denver in person?** The conference is offering live streaming options for remote attendees: - Watch on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/ethereumdenver) - Stream via [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHDenver) Both platforms will broadcast the event live, allowing the global Ethereum community to participate from anywhere.
Jesse Pollak to Discuss Base's Future at ETH Denver Fireside Chat
**Base's Jesse Pollak is scheduled for a fireside chat at ETH Denver** with Austin Griffith from the Ethereum Foundation. - **When:** Today at 3:50pm - **Where:** Main stage at ETH Denver - **Topic:** The future of Base The conversation will take place on the main stage, offering insights into Base's roadmap and vision. Austin Griffith, known for his work at the Ethereum Foundation, will join Pollak for the discussion. This follows previous high-profile Base conversations, including a remote appearance by Vitalik Buterin at BaseCamp in August 2024.
Base Announces ETHDenver 2026 Event Location Details
Base has confirmed the venue details for their ETHDenver 2026 ecosystem event. **Event Location:** - Second floor of the Legacy Building - Mayer Family Conference suite - Less than 5 minutes walking distance from the main ETHDenver venue The event will bring together builders and organizations in the Base ecosystem. Attendees can register at [luma.com/BaseETHDenver](https://luma.com/BaseETHDenver).
Base Team Hosts AI Agent Workshops and Founder Support at ETH Denver 2026
The Base team has established a significant presence at ETH Denver 2026, offering a comprehensive program of workshops and events. **Key Activities:** - AI agent development workshops covering ERC-8004, the new Ethereum standard for trustless AI agents - Hands-on sessions on building, deploying, and managing autonomous AI agents using Base's developer tools - Founder support programs and onchain growth strategies - Main Base ecosystem event connecting builders and organizations - Ethereum Ecosystem Job Fair for networking opportunities The workshops focus on practical implementation of onchain identity, reputation, and validation registries. Developers can learn to leverage Base's tools for creating autonomous agents that operate trustlessly on the blockchain. All events are designed to connect the Base community with builders advancing onchain infrastructure and applications.
🚀 Base Opens Founder Program Applications at ETH Denver
**Base is accepting applications for its Founder programs** at [batches.base.org](https://batches.base.org/) - Attendees at Ethereum Denver can learn more about the programs in person from Ryan Gittleson - The initiative builds on Base Batches, which previously attracted 2,600+ builders from 90 countries - Previous rounds offered 63 ETH in prizes, 20 Network School invites, and up to $1M in ecosystem grants [Apply now](https://batches.base.org/)