🌧️ Rain Forces Base Booth Indoors at DevCon
🌧️ Rain Forces Base Booth Indoors at DevCon
🌧️ Base booth goes underground
Due to rain at EFDevcon, the Base booth relocated indoors to The Cave (right of main outdoor zones, toward green pavilion).
Base Batches builders present all day Thursday with 15 teams showcasing projects:
- 10am-12:30pm: @deltausd, @HydrexFi, @pokpok_io, @indexy_xyz, @bitmor_btc, @HurupayApp
- 1pm-3:30pm: @nedapay_xyz, @vibe_trading, @MynaWallet, @opal_dex, @fractalizedio, @rapixchange
- 4pm-5pm: @LucidlyFinance, @OpenPasskey, @glider_fi
These are among the 50 finalists from 725+ Base Batches applications, following the recent Demo Day where @upshot_cards won the startup track.
Visit the indoor booth to meet builders and see live presentations throughout the day.
This week on Base: News â– 725 projects applied to Base Batches, and 50 finalists remain. They will pitch live at @EFDevcon during Demo Day. â– @CoinbaseDev is hosting a hackathon at @ycombinator on November 15 with @OpenAI, @Anthropic, @Replit, and @PayWithLocus. Builders can
This week on Base: NEWS â– Base Batches 002 has wrapped. 50 Builder Track finalists are heading into Incubase, our virtual mentorship program, and 50 Startup Track finalists pitched at @EFDevcon, with 12 standouts selected as overall winners. Congrats to @upshot_cards for taking
Base is heading to LATAM 🇲🇽🇧🇷🇦🇷 We’re going to Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to meet talented builders and creators for Base Around the World Here's where we'll be 👇
Mexico is based 🇲🇽 Our global team is travelling across Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina meeting builders and creators for Base Around the World. Here’s a look at our stop in CDMX.
Base Batches builders are taking over our booth at @EFDevcon all week long. Meet the teams and see what they're building. Wednesday's schedule: 10am:Â @fx_hash_ 10:30am:Â @tryEmerge 11am:Â @NetMindAI 11:30am: @saygmtribe 12am:Â @betrmint 12:30pm:Â @rovadotxyz 1pm:Â @bpdotfun
50 teams took the stage at @efdevcon to pitch what they're building to peers and investors. We narrowed the list to 12 standouts, though every team that pitched brought real strength to the stage. Here are the winners of the Base Batches Startup Track: WINNER: @upshot_cards
725 projects applies → 50 finalists remain Thanks to everyone who applied. It's time to meet the Base Batches Startup track finalists who'll be presenting at Demo Day live at @EFDevcon
For those at @EFDevcon, today’s forecast calls for rain. That means the Base booth is now located indoors in “The Cave” to the right of the main outdoor zones (on the way to green pavilion). Come visit, because Base Batches builders are presenting all day long. Here's Thursday's
Over 700 teams applied to the Base Batches startup track, and the final 50 will be presenting live at @EFDevcon on November 17th from 1-4pm. Want to be in the room for Demo Day? We’ve got limited seats open for VCs, accelerators, investors and anyone looking to back the next
900+ projects → 50 finalists Base Batches 002 has wrapped, and we’re excited to introduce the 50 Builder track finalists heading into Incubase, our virtual mentorship program. Huge thanks to every builder around the world who jumped in to build with us.
This week on Base: News â– Builders on Base get perks. The Base Services Hub is live with 30+ partner discounts, from infrastructure to dev tools. Start with @neynarxyz, the easiest way to build mini apps on Base, with 100% off your first month. â– Over 700 teams applied to the
This week on Base: NEWS ■@a16zcrypto ranked Ethereum and Base as the #1 and #2 chains founders choose to build on in their State of Crypto 2025 report. ■Base Pay went live across @FlexaHQ’s merchant network. Pay with crypto at Chipotle, Regal, Barnes & Noble, and more,
Base is heading to @EFDevcon, and we want to connect with builders, creators, and the LATAM community. Here’s how you can meet with us: Come by the Base Booth at the Ethereum World Fair Nov 17-22, 9am-5pm Watch 50 startups pitch on Base Batches Demo Day Nov 17, 1-4pm
For Day 3 of @EFDevcon, Base Batches teams kept the booth buzzing with nonstop demos from morning to close
This week on Base: NEWS ■@jpmorgan’s USD deposit token (JPMD) is now live on Base for institutional transfers. Commercial banking is moving onchain. ■Base transactions hit a new all-time high with 16.1 million in a single day. ■Base Chain’s gas limit is now 150 Mgas/s,
From proof of concept to fully live. J.P. Morgan’s USD deposit token, JPMD, is now available for institutional transfers on Base. Moving money should take seconds, not days. Commercial banking is coming onchain.
Base Opens Core Team Positions While Emphasizing Permissionless Building
**Base is actively hiring** for core team positions while reinforcing its permissionless philosophy. **Key highlights:** - Anyone can build, create, or trade on Base without permission - Core team positions are now available for those wanting to join officially - Jesse Pollak emphasizes the open nature of the platform The announcement reflects Base's dual approach: maintaining **permissionless access** for builders while expanding their official team structure. This hiring push suggests Base is scaling operations while staying true to its decentralized ethos.
Towns App Combines Group Chat with Onchain Wallet Features
**Towns App** is launching a new platform that integrates messaging with cryptocurrency functionality. The app combines three key features: - Group chat messaging - Built-in wallet capabilities - Tools for builders and developers This **onchain integration** allows users to handle both communication and financial transactions within a single platform. The concept transforms traditional group chats by adding native crypto wallet features. The platform aims to create unified spaces where messaging and money management coexist, potentially streamlining how communities interact with digital assets.
🇦🇷 Argentine Stablecoin Launches
**Base expands global stablecoin ecosystem** with new Argentine peso-backed token from RipioApp. Jesse Pollak announced the launch at EFDevcon, continuing Base's mission to bring **every currency onchain**. - Growing trend of localized stablecoins on Base - Follows previous launches in Singapore and Australia - Part of broader push for global crypto adoption The move reflects increasing demand for **region-specific digital currencies** that maintain local purchasing power while leveraging blockchain benefits.
Base Batches Demo Day: 50 Startups Pitch Live at EF Devcon
**Base Batches Demo Day is happening today** at EF Devcon from 1-4pm, featuring 50 finalist startups selected from over 700 applications. **Key Details:** - Final 50 teams presenting live pitches - Limited seats available for VCs, accelerators, and investors - Both in-person and livestream options available **How to Attend:** - [RSVP for in-person attendance](https://luma.com/6g5lds80) - [RSVP for livestream](https://luma.com/778dgkue) This represents a significant opportunity to **discover the next wave of builders** in the Base ecosystem, with hundreds of teams competing for investor attention.
JP Morgan Launches Live USD Token on Base for Instant Institutional Transfers
**JP Morgan's JPMD token is now fully operational** on Base, marking a major shift from traditional banking to onchain finance. **Key developments:** - JPMD enables **instant institutional money transfers** instead of traditional multi-day processing - The world's largest bank has moved beyond experimentation to **live commercial deployment** - This represents a significant step toward **mainstream onchain banking infrastructure** **Why this matters:** Traditional bank transfers can take days to settle. JPMD allows institutions to move funds in seconds using blockchain technology. This isn't just another crypto experiment - it's **established finance embracing onchain rails** for real business operations.