Pixotchi Gaming Guide: Plant, Grow, Earn on Base

**Pixotchi gears up for Base's new screenshot feature** The onchain gaming platform has refreshed all screenshots and hero images in preparation for upcoming screenshot support on Base App. **Key updates:** - Visual assets completely updated across the platform - Listed on the new Minicast Store for enhanced discovery - Positioning for the "next wave of discovery" on Base **Background context:** Pixotchi recently launched v1 of their Mini App with significant improvements including transfer functionality, performance boosts, and Farcaster-native integration. The timing suggests Base is rolling out enhanced visual features for apps, with Pixotchi positioning itself as an early adopter of the new screenshot capabilities.

**Pixotchi publicly thanked Base's Developer Relations team** after struggling with visibility for 1.5 years. The team expressed gratitude to several key Base contributors: - **DevRel team members** @sohey_eth, @hughescoin, and @Dylan_Steck for first showcasing their Mini App - **@0xEricBrown** for selecting them as a BBQ winner with detailed feedback - **Base Mom @CryptoStatuette** for playing their game and gifting plants to onboard others - **@ZacPrater** for providing Tribune showcase opportunity Pixotchi emphasized how these actions **brought real motivation back** to their team after feeling overlooked. The project has been building independently for nearly two years **without grants, VC funding, or external support**, relying solely on community backing. Despite not making it into Onchain Summer or Base Batches, the team remains committed to **making Base proud** while continuing to grow their onchain gaming platform.

**Pixotchi Mini experienced unprecedented growth** after being featured on Base's official app, marking the highest interaction levels in over 1.5 years. **Key benefits of building on Base revealed:** - Instant access to Base app's massive userbase - Real user engagement and gameplay - Direct support from Base's DevRel team - Contract tracking for potential incentives The gaming project highlighted Base's **genuine ecosystem support** for builders, emphasizing the platform's commitment to developer success. Pixotchi thanked Base's core team and DevRel members for their guidance and feedback, noting how the supportive environment makes building more rewarding. This success story demonstrates the tangible rewards of Jesse Pollak's "build on Base and get rewarded" philosophy in action.

**Pixotchi**, the onchain gaming platform on Base, has integrated ENS domain resolution throughout their app to improve user security and experience. **Key Updates:** - Game contracts now use human-readable Basename addresses instead of complex hex codes - Players can verify official contracts through easy-to-remember names like pixotchi.eth and plant.base.eth - Integration powered by @enscribe_ for seamless ENS resolution **Official Contract Names:** - pixotchi.eth / pixotchi.base.eth (Main deployer) - plant.base.eth (Dynamic Plant NFTs) - land.base.eth (Diamond Pattern Land NFTs) - $seed.base.eth (SEED in-game token) This move enhances security by making it easier for users to verify legitimate contracts and reduces the risk of interacting with malicious addresses. **Get your onchain identity:** [Base Names](http://base.org/names) | [ENS Domains](http://ens.domains)

**Pixotchi Mini app** received another review from the **Base DevRel team**, marking continued progress in their onchain gaming development. The team gathered **valuable feedback** on recent fixes and new features implemented since their last review session. This follows their previous testing session on August 7th, where they explored other Base miniapps alongside their own. **Key developments:** - Received constructive feedback on app improvements - Access to **OnchainKit v1 alpha** for enhanced development - Preparing additional features for upcoming testing sessions The **Base DevRel testing sessions**, hosted by @sohey_eth and @typeof_eth, provide direct platform feedback that developers can't find elsewhere. These sessions have proven invaluable for pushing the project forward. Pixotchi continues building their **onchain gaming experience** on Base, focusing on pixel art and digital gardening mechanics powered by their native SEED token.