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Base has unveiled a new payments website demonstrating the capabilities of their blockchain infrastructure for global transactions. **Key Features:** - Fast transaction processing - Low-cost transfers - Global accessibility The platform aims to showcase how blockchain technology can enable money to move at internet speeds, making cross-border payments more efficient than traditional systems. Visit the new site: [base.org/payments](http://base.org/payments)

A wave of new protocols emerged across multiple verticals: **AI & Agents** - [BlockRunAI](http://blockrun.ai): LLM router with onchain micropayments - [AgentlyHQ](http://use-agently.com): Routing layer for AI coordination and transactions - [FloeLabs](http://floelabs.xyz): Credit infrastructure for AI agents and institutions **DeFi Innovation** - [credifi](http://credi.fi): Uncollateralized lending using zkTLS and credit scores - [tomorrowloans](http://tomorrow.loans): Stablecoin lending to creators secured by Google AdSense via zkTLS - [nivo_finance](http://nivo.finance): Onchain FX hedging and forwards - [opal_dex](http://opaldex.com): Private DEX with sealed matching engine **Prediction Markets** - Stealth project building leverage primitive for prediction markets - [TradeOnsight](http://tradeonsite.com): Social/chat-native prediction markets - [0x4Mica](http://4mica.xyz): Collateral-enabled agentic batch settlement **Consumer Apps** - [jpegapp](http://jpeg.fun): Opinion markets on photos where highest bet wins - [liminalcash](http://becomeliminal.com): Self-custodial AI-native neobank Many projects leverage x402 protocol for micropayments and agent economies.

**Base Batches announces its third cohort**, selecting 12 teams from over 1,100 applications. **Program details:** - 7-week intensive building period - Focus areas: AI, DeFi, payments, and prediction markets - Culminates in Demo Day in San Francisco - Selected teams pitch to top investors The cohort represents a competitive selection process, with less than 1.1% acceptance rate. Teams will develop their products across key blockchain verticals before presenting to the investment community.

Base has launched support for over 10 localized stablecoins, positioning itself as a global payment settlement layer. **Key developments:** - Multiple region-specific stablecoins now operational onchain - Builds on Base's evolution as the default settlement layer for onchain finance - Expands on previous announcements of 12+ local stablecoins, including Singapore and Australian variants This infrastructure enables users worldwide to transact in their local currencies onchain, removing traditional barriers to global payments.

**OpenCover** has introduced on-chain vault insurance that allows DeFi users to protect their vault positions without leaving their chosen protocol. **Key Features:** - Coverage up to **$50M per vault** - Toggle insurance on/off by staking vault shares - No prepayment or fixed terms required - Premiums automatically streamed from yield **How It Works:** Users can insure any DeFi vault position directly on-chain. The insurance can be activated or deactivated simply by staking or unstaking vault shares, providing flexible protection that adapts to user needs. The platform makes vault insurance accessible to any DeFi protocol, with underwriting partners supporting the coverage capacity. Vault operators and curators interested in embedded risk transfer can reach out to OpenCover directly. This launch represents a new approach to DeFi risk management, bringing traditional insurance concepts on-chain while maintaining the composability and flexibility of decentralized finance.

Base has joined the x402 foundation alongside major tech and financial companies including Coinbase, Cloudflare, Shopify, AWS, Google, Stripe, Mastercard, and Visa. **Key developments:** - 75% of all x402 transactions settled on Base in the past month - x402 aims to make global money movement as seamless as data transfer - The protocol enables internet-native payments for agents, APIs, and applications The foundation brings together infrastructure providers and payment networks to build rails for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous agents can transact programmatically.

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)

**Major Developments This Week** - **Base Ecosystem Job Network** goes live via @hirechain_io with roles across the ecosystem - **THE MUSICAL** becomes first Base-backed film selected for Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition - **Base Pay** launches one-step onchain payments on Shopify with open standards **Key Launches** - **@virtuals_io** debuts BaseSolana Bridge for cross-chain agent economy - **@withportrait** removes registration fees, making onchain identity free - **@districtxyz** announces $1M Builder Fund - **@riftdex** enables native BTC/ERC20 trading with low gas costs **Infrastructure Updates** - Ethereum ships PeerDAS upgrade for cheaper rollup fees - Multiple Solana-Base bridges launch via @flaunchgg and @RelayProtocol - @horizenglobal mainnet goes live as privacy-focused appchain **Mini Apps Expansion** - @joinbond featured as spotlight app for creator staking - @MetaLend_DeFi and @WowmaxExchange launch lending and trading apps - @Wishwish_art builds onchain popmart with AR/VR utility Base continues expanding its ecosystem with job opportunities, entertainment partnerships, and cross-chain connectivity.

**Flaunch** (@flaunchgg) now offers a bridge service allowing users to transfer coins from **Solana to Base** while retaining 100% of fee earnings. Key features: - Direct Solana-to-Base bridging capability - Users keep all generated fees - No fee sharing with the platform This development comes as cross-chain activity increases, with recent data showing a user transferring **30.2k USDC** from Base to Solana via Squid Router. The service addresses growing demand for seamless asset transfers between these popular blockchain networks while maximizing user profitability.