Base

The Base Ecosystem Fund has invested in over 30 teams working to rebuild financial systems onchain. **Key focus areas include:** - Tokenized assets and yield products - Stablecoins designed for emerging markets - Onchain credit infrastructure - Prediction markets - 24/7 foreign exchange and institutional trading platforms - Agentic commerce solutions The fund is actively supporting builders developing financial infrastructure on the Base network, spanning traditional finance reimagined for blockchain rails and novel onchain-native applications.

**Base has emerged as the dominant platform for the agentic economy**, processing 90% of all x402 transactions. - The network has facilitated over $50M in agent-driven service spending - More than 85% of this economic activity occurs on Base - x402 transactions represent autonomous agent-to-agent commerce This concentration of activity signals **Base's position as the infrastructure layer** for AI agents conducting onchain commerce. The platform's technical capabilities appear well-suited for the high-frequency, low-friction transactions that characterize agent-driven economies. The data suggests a clear network effect taking hold, with agents preferring Base for settlement and service payments.

Base has announced **B20**, a new Base-native token standard designed to enable universal tokenization of assets on the blockchain. **Key Features:** - Supports stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and onchain-native tokens - Provides faster and cheaper settlement compared to existing standards - Enables structured settlement processes - Allows global financial assets to exist as programmable capital - Maintains full onchain composability benefits The B20 standard, introduced with the Base Beryl upgrade, aims to transform how assets are represented and traded onchain by offering an improved tokenization experience. This infrastructure positions Base as a platform for bringing traditional financial assets into the programmable blockchain ecosystem.

Base has introduced fixed rate loans to its blockchain platform. This development follows the network's previous milestone of securing $100 million in collateral for bitcoin-backed loans in April 2025. **Key Points:** - Fixed rate lending products now available on Base - Builds on existing bitcoin-backed loan infrastructure - Part of Base's broader push for onchain financial services The launch represents another step in Base's effort to bring traditional financial products onchain, offering users predictable borrowing costs through fixed interest rates.

**WalletConnect and Base have announced a partnership to implement Native Account Abstraction (EIP-8130) across all EVM-compatible chains.** - The collaboration aims to make account abstraction available to every wallet on Ethereum Virtual Machine chains - EIP-8130 represents a native implementation of account abstraction, potentially simplifying user experiences across web3 - This partnership could standardize how wallets handle transactions and account management Learn more about [native account abstraction (EIP-8130)](https://x.com/buildonbase/status/2078132881017245881)

Cobalt launches in September with three key features: **Sponsorship** - Apps can cover your transaction fees, eliminating gas costs for users. **Batch calls** - Combine multiple transactions into a single action, reducing the number of wallet confirmations needed. **Session keys** - Grant apps permission to sign specific transactions automatically, streamlining the approval process. These features aim to simplify the user experience by reducing friction points like gas fees, multiple clicks, and repeated approvals.

**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)