Base

Base has rolled out significant updates across its ecosystem in June: **New Token Standard & Privacy** - B20: A new Base-native token standard for any asset type - Private transactions now available for enterprises on Base **Platform Enhancements** - Base MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration - Base App now supports web access and multichain functionality - Enhanced app capabilities for managing all asset types **Trading & Financial Products** - Tokenized stocks and pre-IPO perpetuals - Stock and crypto options trading - Perpetual-style equity indices - Time-based prediction markets with combo features **AI & Developer Tools** - Coinbase Advisor: AI investment advisor integrated into the app - Coinbase for Agents: Connect AI agents to accounts - Base MCP + x402: Enables agents to have their own wallets - New Coinbase Developer Platform with full-stack payment solutions **Additional Features** - Launches: Access millions of tokens at launch - Unified global liquidity pool - Enhanced Coinbase One Card with 5% Bitcoin back on travel - Crypto-backed mortgages and improved staking options - Transfer protections for added security

Apify has introduced the **x402 Protocol**, a new standard enabling seamless micropayments between APIs, AI agents, and decentralized applications. **Key Features:** - Enables real-time, autonomous transactions between digital services - Facilitates micropayments without traditional payment friction - Designed specifically for AI agent economies The protocol aims to solve payment bottlenecks in machine-to-machine interactions, allowing AI agents to autonomously pay for API calls and services as they operate. This development could reshape how autonomous systems transact, creating new possibilities for agent-driven economies where services are consumed and paid for in real-time. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.apify.com/introducing-x402-agentic-payments/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gtm-cam-068)

Open USD is launching on Base using the B20 token standard. This new stablecoin will leverage Base's native tokenization capabilities for faster and cheaper settlements. **Key Features:** - Built on the B20 standard, designed specifically for Base - Enables structured settlement processes - Functions as programmable capital with onchain composability The launch follows Base Beryl's introduction of enhanced tokenization capabilities, positioning Open USD to operate as a global financial asset with the efficiency benefits of blockchain infrastructure.

Base infrastructure now powers T+0 mutual funds, enabling instant settlement through stablecoin integration. This development brings 24/7 finance capabilities to traditional mutual fund operations, eliminating the standard settlement delays. The combination of stablecoins and Base's blockchain infrastructure allows for real-time transactions and continuous market access. The move represents a practical application of blockchain technology in traditional finance, offering immediate settlement instead of the typical multi-day waiting periods.

Bitso has chosen Base as the blockchain for MXNB, a Mexican peso-backed stablecoin issued by Juno. This marks Base's expansion into international stablecoin infrastructure. **Key Details:** - MXNB is designed to support cross-border payments in Latin America - The stablecoin was previously launched on Arbitrum in March 2025 - Base was selected for its focus on international stablecoin support Local-currency stablecoins aim to improve financial inclusion by providing faster, lower-cost payment options for users in emerging markets.

**Base MCP** has launched integration with **Perplexity AI**, enabling users to research tokens and prepare swaps through AI-powered assistance. **Key features:** - Research any token using Perplexity's AI - Set entry points for trades - Base MCP prepares swaps for user approval - Works alongside Base MCP's existing functionality **KyberSwap integration** is also now live on Base MCP, allowing AI assistants to: - Access DeFi protocols directly - Execute optimized swap routes via KyberSwap DEX Aggregator - Build unsigned calldata for swap routes - Generate ready-to-sign transactions The integration aims to streamline the DeFi experience for Base users by combining AI research capabilities with automated swap preparation, while maintaining user control through approval requirements.

**Tuyo**, a new money app built on Base, has introduced a payment card with an unusual twist: **every purchase you make might cost you nothing**. The concept is simple but intriguing - when you swipe the card, there's a chance your transaction will be free. The app markets this as "buy now, pay maybe," turning everyday purchases into a potential lottery. **Key features:** - Built on Base blockchain infrastructure - Payment card with randomized free transactions - Gamifies everyday spending The app represents another step in bringing crypto-native financial products into daily use, though questions remain about the economic model and how the "free" purchases are subsidized. No details have been released about the odds of receiving a free transaction or the mechanics behind the system.

**CryptoFilles is building Liminal Cash**, the first AI-centered stablecoin neobank on Base. The project combines artificial intelligence with stablecoin banking infrastructure, positioning itself within Base's growing ecosystem of AI-focused applications. **Key Details:** - Built on Base blockchain - Focuses on AI-powered banking services - Uses stablecoins as core financial infrastructure Base continues to attract AI-related projects, reinforcing its position as a hub for onchain AI development. The neobank aims to merge traditional banking concepts with blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Learn more: [Liminal Cash](https://liminalcash.com)

Base is accepting applications for its Base Batches accelerator program, seeking 15 teams to develop onchain applications. **Program Benefits:** - Mentorship from experienced industry professionals - Access to the Base Ecosystem Fund - Opportunity to pitch at Demo Day to Silicon Valley venture capitalists The program follows a previous round that attracted over 700 applicants, with 40 teams selected to pitch at a Demo Day event. Base Batches aims to support the development of practical onchain applications and connect builders with funding opportunities. Interested teams can apply through the program's application process.

Base DevRel team is hosting a hands-on workshop focused on **ERC-8004**, Ethereum's new standard for trustless AI agents. **What you'll learn:** - How to build and deploy autonomous AI agents onchain - Using onchain identity and reputation systems - Working with validation registries - Managing AI agents with Base's developer tools ERC-8004 enables decentralized AI agent interactions and establishes trustless commerce on Ethereum. The workshop provides practical experience with this emerging standard. [Register for the workshop](https://luma.com/gvjofa1t)