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**Base Services Hub Goes Live** Base launched its Services Hub offering 30+ partner discounts for builders, including infrastructure and dev tools. Neynar leads with 100% off first month for mini app development. **Major Infrastructure Updates** - Gas limit increased to 100 Mgas/s - Capacity doubling to 150 Mgas/s planned for next month - Kalshi now supports Base USDC deposits with builder grants **Startup Activity Surges** Over 700 teams applied to Base Batches startup track. Top 40 will pitch at EFDevcon with limited Demo Day seats available for VCs and investors. **Key Launches** - **cbADA borrow markets** bring Cardano assets onchain - **Virtuals.io x402 agents** now tradeable on Coinbase - **Glider.fi** opens to all users for DeFi investing - **Printr** enables one-click token launches - **FluidKey** releases privacy app with biometric security **AI & Gaming Expansion** Treasure DAO's AI Frens platform lets AI create content and earn onchain. ArenaClub brings graded sports cards to Base for instant trading. **Mini Apps Ecosystem** New Base app integrations include betting on viral posts (BetOnBangers), margin trading (Wasabi), prediction markets (PredictBase), and sports engagement (Football.fun).

**4DHD launches Halloween-themed onchain experience** For just $1 USDC on Base, users can transform any wallet address into a **haunted house visualization**. The interactive tool at [haunt.4dhd.org](https://haunt.4dhd.org/) lets you: - Input any Ethereum address - Pay $1 USDC on Base network - Watch the address transform into spooky artwork **Perfect timing for Halloween season** - combining crypto utility with festive fun. Simple concept, low cost entry point for onchain experimentation.

**cbADA borrow markets are now operational on Base**, expanding lending and borrowing options for Cardano-wrapped assets. This launch brings **Cardano's native token** to Base's DeFi ecosystem through wrapped cbADA, allowing users to: - Borrow against cbADA collateral - Access new liquidity pools - Participate in cross-chain DeFi strategies The integration represents **another step in Base's growing DeFi infrastructure**, following recent expansions in lending protocols on the Layer 2 network. *Ready to explore new borrowing opportunities with cbADA on Base?*

**Token launches currently disappointing** Most token launches today fail to generate excitement or deliver value to participants. **Internet capital markets as solution** - Jesse Pollak believes internet capital markets can transform disappointing launches into exciting "hell yeah" moments - This approach could revolutionize how projects raise funds and engage communities **AI startup funding evolution** - Internet capital markets positioned as most effective funding model for AI-assisted startups - Tokenization speed matches rapid pace of online startup creation - Traditional funding may be too slow for emerging AI-driven ventures The discussion highlights a shift toward more dynamic, community-driven funding mechanisms that could better serve both projects and investors in the evolving digital economy.

**Kalshi** now supports **Base USDC deposits** natively, making it easier for users to participate in prediction markets. - Base builders can apply for **grants** to develop onchain prediction market products - Integration expands Kalshi's accessibility within the Base ecosystem - Part of Base's broader push to support prediction market infrastructure This move positions Kalshi to tap into Base's growing user base while providing builders with funding opportunities to create innovative prediction market solutions.