🌱 Pixotchi Mini Sees Record Engagement After Base App Feature

**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**, 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.