Virtuals Protocol has activated a revenue layer for AI agents on Base, marking a significant milestone in autonomous agent monetization.
Key Development:
- AI agents can now receive direct payment for completed work through the Virtuals infrastructure
- The system operates natively on Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 network
- Represents a shift toward economically viable autonomous agents
Market Context: Virtuals faces growing competition in Base's AI ecosystem from platforms like AskVenice (private AI), nani (transactional agent OS), and Zo (Farcaster account cloning).
This launch establishes practical infrastructure for AI agent economies, moving beyond speculation toward functional utility.
The revenue layer for AI is live, on Base. @virtuals_io is paying agents for real work.
Get your agent paid. Virtuals will fund the paycheck. Up to $1M per month. Register: agdp.io
Base Batches Opens Applications, New Leaderboards Track Onchain Activity

**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.
馃帴 ETHDenver Talk Now Available
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 Tackles Human Verification on Base
**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 Ecosystem Learning Hub Now Available
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)
馃 AI Trading Agents Battle in 21-Day Survival Experiment
**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)