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**Base Batches** is now accepting applications from 15 elite teams to build next-generation onchain apps. Selected teams receive mentorship, ecosystem funding access, and a Silicon Valley Demo Day pitch opportunity. **New infrastructure launches:** - Leaderboards now live on [base.dev](https://base.dev), ranking projects by real onchain activity - Ethos Network introduced human verification using social attestations and slashing - Avantis announced zero-gas trading for seamless market access **Notable developments:** - BlockRun AI surpassed 254K transactions and 3.5K GitHub stars - Felix Craft AI generated roughly $130K this month - Giza World unified agent products into single interface **Key launches:** - Azura Trade: cross-chain platform with 0% fees, no gas, no bridging - Alchemy enabled autonomous agents to access 100+ networks via USDC payments - Towns app updated with faster group creation and built-in AI agents - Definitive Fi launched $50K+ trading contest through March 20 - Flow.bid introduced agent-native auction launchpad with nine-minute token auctions Multiple projects expanded Base's ecosystem including Luly's Learning Hub, Origin Protocol's stablecoin infrastructure, and Bolero Music's 10K+ onchain tracks.

A full talk from ETHDenver conference is now available to watch. - The presentation was shared via the official ETHDenver social media channel - Video link: [Watch here](https://x.com/EthereumDenver/status/2024229769618084114) ETHDenver is one of the largest annual Ethereum community gatherings, featuring talks from developers, builders, and industry leaders.

**Ethos Network is addressing a critical challenge in the digital space: verifying human identity online.** - The project is built on Base, Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling solution - Focuses on solving the fundamental question of distinguishing real humans from bots and AI on the internet - Represents a growing need as AI-generated content and automated accounts become more sophisticated This initiative comes at a time when digital identity verification is becoming increasingly important for maintaining trust and authenticity in online communities. [Learn more about Base](https://base.org)

Base has launched a comprehensive learning resource for those interested in exploring its ecosystem. The platform provides educational materials and information about Base's infrastructure and opportunities. **Key Features:** - Centralized learning hub for Base ecosystem - Educational resources for builders and users - Foundation for understanding Base's onchain economy This follows Base's recent launch of the Ecosystem Job Network in partnership with Hirechain, which connects talent with opportunities across Base projects. [Learn more about Base](https://base.org)

**DX Terminal Pro** launches a competitive onchain trading experiment where AI agents execute strategies in a winner-takes-all format. **Key Details:** - 21-day trading competition on Base - Users define strategies, agents execute trades - Agent-controlled tokens compete against each other - Only one token survives the experiment This follows DX Terminal's earlier simulation that began on a fictional Black Monday 1987, where players managed AI agents in an "Autonomous Economy" scenario. [Learn more](https://terminal.markets)