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**x402 payment protocol nears 100M transactions** on Base as machine-to-machine payments infrastructure matures. Protocol_fx integrated x402 with Heurist AI, enabling direct agent-to-agent payments. **Stablecoin growth continues** with cbLTC launching April 9th - a 1:1 wrapped Litecoin on Base. Multipli crossed $100M TVL milestone. **Base App standardization begins April 9th** with unified web primitives for metadata, notifications, and distribution across all apps. **Notable launches:** - Glider_fi's auto-rebalancing portfolios with 30-day rewards - Hinkal Pay brings private transactions to Base - GeckoTerminal trading integrated into Base App - True Markets CLI beta enables agent-driven portfolio management - Freysa shipped Silo for private AI queries and payments **Gaming and collectibles expand** with PlaysOut Arcade Rush offering 30 days of onchain gaming with full spending refunds, while Onyxpacks launched crypto-native TCG collaboration. **Base Batches 003 applications closed** - offering $50k funding, mentorship, and SF Demo Day access to selected teams. LiFi Protocol kicked off Agentic Quant Wars: 5 AI agents trading with 1,000 USDC each over 7 days.

Base is introducing new payment capabilities for AI agents, expanding the ways autonomous agents can conduct transactions on the network. The update, scheduled for March 2026, will provide agents with additional spending mechanisms on Base's Layer 2 platform. This development builds on Base's ongoing efforts to create infrastructure for onchain agent interactions and commerce.

**Base Boosted Portfolios** are now officially live on Glider Finance, marking a significant expansion of the platform's offerings. **Key Details:** - Rewards will be distributed to users over a **30-day period** - The launch follows previous announcements about boosted $AUSD pairs being created within 30 days of winner announcements - Users can now access these enhanced portfolio options on the Base network This development represents Glider Finance's continued commitment to providing yield-optimized solutions for Base users.

**Wasabi Protocol** is a decentralized leverage trading platform that distributes real yield to users from trading activity. **Key Features:** - Generates revenue from actual trading fees - Shares protocol earnings with participants - Offers leveraged trading capabilities - Currently available to non-US users only The protocol represents a shift toward sustainable DeFi models where users benefit directly from platform activity rather than relying on token emissions.

**CoinGecko has expanded Base blockchain integration** across its ecosystem of products, making Base tokens more accessible to traders and developers. **Key integrations include:** - Base token listings on CoinGecko's main platform - Trading capabilities via GeckoTerminal DEX aggregator - Discovery features within the Base app - User acquisition tools through Spindl analytics **GeckoTerminal capabilities:** - Real-time data from decentralized exchanges across 100+ blockchains - Advanced charting and trend analysis tools - New pool discovery and watchlist features - Public and Beta APIs for developer integration This integration significantly improves discoverability for the Base ecosystem, connecting millions of users to Base tokens through CoinGecko's established infrastructure.

**Base is launching a new series profiling builders** using x402 infrastructure, starting with crypto veteran Erik Voorhees. **Key developments:** - x402 enables machine-to-machine payments, with Protocol FX integrating Heurist AI for direct infrastructure payments - Transactions on x402 approaching 100M on Base - Stablecoin supply continues climbing on Base, with USDC integration coming soon for Agent Card AI **Notable launches:** - Noise.xyz opened waitlist - LiFi Protocol's Agentic Quant Wars: 5 AI agents trading with 1,000 USDC each across Base - Litecoin Foundation announced cbLTC, a 1:1 wrapped version on Base **Infrastructure updates:** - Starting April 9th, all Base App applications will run on unified web standards - New primitives for metadata, notifications, and distribution rolling out - Freysa AI shipped Silo for private AI queries and payments Base Batches 003 applications closed, offering up to $50k funding and mentorship.

The application window for **Base Batches 003** closes tonight at 11:59pm PT. **What's on offer:** - Professional mentorship from industry experts - Up to $50,000 in funding - Trip to San Francisco for selected teams This accelerator program follows the successful Batches 002, which brought 40 top teams to Demo Day at Devcon to pitch to VCs, angels, and accelerators. Interested builders have just hours left to submit their applications at [batches.base.org](https://batches.base.org).

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.